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RAJSHAHI, April 26, 2025 (BSS) - Veterinary and animal husbandry specialists here unanimously viewed that animal health protection can be the crucial means of meeting the gradually mounting protein demands.
Attributing the enormous contribution of the livestock sector to protect public health they urged all concerned to come forward and work together for a substantial and sustainable promotion of the region's veterinary sector.
The experts made the observation while addressing a post-rally discussion organized by Bangladesh Livestock Society (BLS) at Shreerampur area in the city to mark the World Veterinary Day-2025.
This year's theme, "Animal Health Takes a Team," emphasized the importance of collaboration among professionals to ensure high-quality veterinary care.
Prof Jalal Uddin Sarder from the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at Rajshahi University and Deputy Director of the Department of Livestock Services Dr Ismail Haque addressed the discussion as resource persons disseminating their expertise on the issue.
BLS General Secretary Dr Hemayetul Islam, Treasurer Enamul Haque and Member Selina Begum also spoke on the occasion.
They viewed that boosting production of both food grains and animal resources has become an urgent need to build a healthy nation.
Prof Jalal Uddin Sarder highlighted that the livestock sector can be significantly developed by utilizing existing natural resources effectively.
He stressed the need for uplifting the sector for food security, self-employment and poverty reduction. Due importance needs to be given on adopting modern technology, promotion of high yielding varieties and farmers training to overcome the crisis.
He also emphasized the importance of large-scale fodder farming in bridging the country's protein gap.
In his remarks, Dr Ismail Haque underscored the urgent need for collaboration between government and non-government organizations to ensure the safety and quality of animal-based foods.
He warned that adulterated and unhygienic foods pose serious risks to public health, contributing to the growing prevalence of both infectious and non-infectious diseases.
Dr Haque also addressed the growing threats of zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance, stressing the importance of public awareness and collective action to combat these challenges.
He called for strong social resistance against practices that compromise food safety and urged all stakeholders to work together for a healthier future.
