Livestock Punjab signed an agreement for an FMD Vaccine Plant
The Government of Punjab has taken a historic step to protect livestock in the province from the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) and to promote the local production of world-class vaccines. In this regard, a formal signing ceremony was held in Lahore for a Transaction Advisory Services Agreement (TASA) concerning the establishment of a FMD Vaccine Plant. This Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine plant will be established under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
This tripartite agreement has been concluded between the Punjab Livestock and Dairy Development Department, the Punjab Public-Private Partnership Authority, and the RSM Group. The ceremony was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Punjab Livestock Secretary Ahmed Aziz Tarar, Director General (Research) Dr. Sajjad Hussain, and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Punjab Public-Private Partnership Authority, Dr. Muhammad Zeeshan Hanif.
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Speaking on the occasion, the officials stated that the establishment of a modern FMD vaccine plant marks a significant milestone in modernizing the livestock sector in Punjab. This initiative will not only facilitate disease prevention but will also provide direct benefits to livestock farmers, particularly those residing in rural areas.
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