Workshop on Artificial Insemination in Goats
A workshop on artificial insemination in goats was conducted at the College of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, The University of Agriculture Peshawar. This one-day event entitled “workshop on artificial insemination in goats” was conducted in collaboration with the Society for Theriogenology and Reproductive Medicine (SFTRM). Dr. Zia ur Rehman (Assistant Professor) served as Chief Organizer/Training Coordinator of the workshop.
The training was participated by veterinary officers / veterinary professionals and students from various districts who are routinely involved with small ruminants’ artificial insemination practices. There are more than eighty millions of goats’ populations in Pakistan, carrying more than thirty three different breeds with superior milk and meat characteristics. To improve the milk and mutton production of goat we need to introduce new technology in reproduction including artificial insemination. This is need of the day to improve the conception by adopting the standardized techniques which can boost Pakistan’s economy by improving goat dairy products.
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The training was commenced by the recitation of the verses from the Holy Quran followed by the introductory address by Dr. Zia ur Rehman. Different aspects of implementing new technology in goat production were highlighted in various speeches by experts in the field. This workshop was not restricted to talks on the production, but every aspect and possibility was practically demonstrated.
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In the aftermath of the training, shields and certificates were distributed by Professor Dr. Jehan Bakht, Vice Chancellor of the University of Agriculture Peshawar, among the successful candidates and organizing team. Dr. Humayun Khan (Associate Professor), Dr. Ihsanullah (Assistant Professor), Dr. Zahid Naseer (Assistant Professor) (resource person), demonstrated practical skills in various aspects of goat reproduction to participants at the University Dairy Farm, and explained the application of modern insemination techniques. The participants took part in the practical of buck semen collection, preliminary examination in lab. The preparation of semen extenders and cryopreservation was performed by Dr. Zahid and Dr. Doulat Khan. The whole affair was made successful through Ghazi brothers’ support and encouragement.
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