Characterization of Cattle Genetic Resources of KPK through Genetic Markers & Molecular Techniques

NAME OF THE PROJECT:

 Characterization of Cattle Genetic Resources of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through Genetic Markers & Molecular Techniques.

&nbsp LOCATION OF PROJECT:    

Livestock Research & Developmental Station Surezai, Peshawar with the following GPS coordinates.

Objectives of the Sector:

The project is directly related to the mandate of the Directorate to conserve and genetically improve the local breeds of livestock through selective and cross breeding. Working under the umbrella of Directorate of Livestock Research & Development and keeping the mandate of the Directorate General (Research) of L&DD department, it demands for achieving the objectives of the project in its true sense.

Objectives of the Livestock Sector (MTDF):

1. Enhance productivity of existing livestock resources through development of new technologies, scientific methods of farming and improved management practices. The new technologies/packages developed regarding different aspects of livestock production in the institute will be communicated to the farmers through print & electronic media, literature, training and extension workers and through other techniques(Inline with the project).
2. Increase milk and meat and other animal products, by-products and thereby increasing the income of the livestock farmers (Inline with the project).
3. Exploit export potential of livestock, dairy, poultry and their product/by-products. This will be made through development of new technologies/packages and its communication/transmission to the farmers through media, literature, training and extension network, which will help in increasing the livestock and poultry products and as such will indirectly boost up the export potential of the country(Inline with the project).
4. Strengthen institutions for livestock research and development and improve their linkages and coordination (Inline with the project).
5. Promote milk and meat production and its marketing (Inline with the project).

Project Specific Objectives:

1. Genetic evaluation of cattle breeds of KP through FAO recommended Simple Sequence Repeats (SSR) markers and molecular screening for gene(s) of interest.
2. Creation of facilities and introduction of Multiple Ovulation & Embryo Transfer (MOET) technology

III.            Capacity building of the technical staff regarding advanced techniques

1. Availability of facility of advanced research in animal genomics and embryo transfer for researchers and academia
2. Awareness of farmers through trainings regarding breed improvement