A report on progress made at the FAHVS and Dairy Science Park during April to June, 2015.

1. Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar-25120, Pakistan.
Tel. Office: +92-91-9221028, Fax 9221029,
Mobile +92-300-5877933, Email drmsqureshi@aup.edu.pk
(Prof M Subhan Qureshi Dean FAHVS/Chief Organizer
DSP/Adjunct Professor CSU-NSW, Australia)
News items of Dean Office
(April to June 2015)
Dairy Science Park team visited Military Farms Okara for
technical and business collaboration with KP
A team of Dairy Science Park, University of Agriculture, Peshawar visited the Center
Excellence for Bovine Genetics at Okara. The team comprised Prof M Subhan Qureshi
Dean FAHVS, Prof Sarzamin Khan Chairman/Chief Technical Advisor DSP, Engr Irfan ul
Haq Qureshi President DSP, Dr Hamayun Khan Assistant Professor Theriogenology, Dr
Shoaib Sultan Afridi Assistant Professor Nutrition, Dr Rajwali Khan Lecturer Livestock
Management, Dr Azmatulallah Khan PhD student theriogenology and Dr Shah Murad
Student M Phil Theriogenology. The visit was very kindly allowed by Prof Zahoor Ahmad
Swati, Vice Chancellor UA Peshawar and facilitated by Brid Ehtisham, Brig Faheem, Col
Mahboob and Col Nemat. Capt Khalid of ET Lab and Capt Mohsin and Dr Shazia of
Semen Lab demonstrated various techniques.
Centre of Excellence for Bovine Genetics (CEBG), a training and production institute of
Remount Veterinary and Farms Corps (RV & FC), was established by RV & FC in
collaboration with Planning Commission of Pakistan and Livestock Dairy Development
Department (LDDD) as a mega project to improve the genetic potential of livestock at
Military Farms cattle herd and national level.
A visit was made to the Embryo Transfer Laboratory located at Military Farm Okara. The
setup comprises animal sheds and a laboratory complex. Top performing male and
female animals are selected among a wide based bovine population located at various
stations and utilized for superovulation. The collection is made the adjacent Embryo
Transfer Laboratory at about three months interval and embryos are either stored or
transferred to the recipients. A fair number of embryos of Holstein Friesian, Brahman
(beef) and crossbred cattle are available at the Laboratory.
Than the team visited the Semen Production Unit located at Renala Khurd, Okara. The
Unit has stationed bulls selected among a larger population of cattle from various
stations. The Center has been producing semen, of Holstein Friesian, Jersey, Sahiwal,
Brahman (Beef) and Cholistani cattle. Being summer, a cooling system was in function
keeping the animals in a comfortable state.
The elite semen and embryo available at CEBG, from cattle with a milk yield of up to
14000 per lactation for dairy cows and a daily weight gain of above 1000 g for beef
animals were recommended for supply to the local farmers and practitioners under the
Park in addition to the training courses, at appropriate rates. The DS Park team offered
collaborative research programs for introducing techniques like marker assisted
selection, identify animals of better genetic worth regarding milky yield, disease
resistance and fertility traits in their earlier part of life. Research support was offered by

2. Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar-25120, Pakistan.
Tel. Office: +92-91-9221028, Fax 9221029,
Mobile +92-300-5877933, Email drmsqureshi@aup.edu.pk
(Prof M Subhan Qureshi Dean FAHVS/Chief Organizer
DSP/Adjunct Professor CSU-NSW, Australia)
DSP team for overcoming the issues in superovulation, embryo development and
handling.
The CEBG team was invited to the third workshop scheduled for November 16-20, 2015;
which the CEBG team accepted with thanks.
Dairy Science Park team and CEBG officers

3. Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar-25120, Pakistan.
Tel. Office: +92-91-9221028, Fax 9221029,
Mobile +92-300-5877933, Email drmsqureshi@aup.edu.pk
(Prof M Subhan Qureshi Dean FAHVS/Chief Organizer
DSP/Adjunct Professor CSU-NSW, Australia)
Briefing to Dairy Science Park team by Col Mahboob Butt
Presentation by Brig Ehtisham, CEBG and Prof M Subhan Qureshi, UAP

4. Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar-25120, Pakistan.
Tel. Office: +92-91-9221028, Fax 9221029,
Mobile +92-300-5877933, Email drmsqureshi@aup.edu.pk
(Prof M Subhan Qureshi Dean FAHVS/Chief Organizer
DSP/Adjunct Professor CSU-NSW, Australia)
Minister Local Government KP agreed on establishing
Dairy Science Park Board
Minister Local Government and Rural Development, Government of Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa, Mr Inayatulalh Khan agreed in principle, with establishment of the Dairy
Science Park Board and directed the Director General Local Council, Election and Rural
Development to initiate a summary for approval of the Chief Minster. The decision was
made pursuant to a presentation made by Prof Muhammad Subhan Qureshi, Dean AH
and Vet Sciences, the University of Agriculture Peshawar. The presentation was
attended by Mr Javed Khattak Provincial Chief SMEDA, Mr Abdul Hafeez SMEDA, Mr
Adil Siddique DG LGE&RD, Mr Saleem Khan Secretary Local Council Board, Mr Sajjad
LGE&RD, Prof Umer Sadique, Chairman Animal Health UAP, Dr Nayla Imtiaz, Associate
Professor Poultry Science, Mr Asim Ijaz, Lecturer UAP, Engr Irfan ul Haq Qureshi Chief
Executive DSP Display Center, Mr Zafar Hussain Paracha, Dairy Life Cattle Feed, Mr
Saeed, Munir and Co and other representative of public and private sector. Mr Tahir
Khattak Architect EA Consulting Pvt Ltd presented the proposed design of the slaughter
house.
Prof Qureshi informed the participants that the Consultant has initiated work on
establishing slaughter house approved under the ADP 2015-16. A meeting was held by
the University experts with the Consultant and a work plan was agreed upon to be
completed under the project. A summary was submitted for approval of the honorable
Minister through the Vice Chancellor UAP. A meet Technology Center will be
established at UA Peshawar for providing technical and HRD support to the slaughter
house.
Work plan of the Park was split into four portions. Establishment of Quality Control
Laboratory Complex, Business Incubation Center, Business Facilitation Centers and
Halal Research and Legislation Center. Dairy Science Park Act 2015 was suggested for
overcoming the legal barriers faced by the stakeholders and the consumers. The
Minister appreciated the efforts and the following decisions were made:
The current ADP project will be completed to establish a state of the Art Slaughter
House through coordination with the University experts and will be replicated in other
districts of the province in a phase wise manner. The land proposed for construction of
the Slaughter House was not acceptable being too small and available in pieces; hence
a committee comprising the CMO Mr Saleem Khan, Mr Saeed Khan Munir and Co, Mr
Asim Ijaz and Mr Muhammad Tahir Khattak was assigned the task. Mr Adil Siddique DG
LGE&RD was assigned duties as Focal Point Dairy Science Park who will keep liaison
with Prof Muhammad Subhan Qureshi for implementation of the plan. They will
immediately initiate a summary, before 22-5-2015 for approval of the Chief Minister,
regarding funding the Park worth Rs.500 million and approval of the Draft Dairy Science
Park Act through relevant bodies.

5. Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar-25120, Pakistan.
Tel. Office: +92-91-9221028, Fax 9221029,
Mobile +92-300-5877933, Email drmsqureshi@aup.edu.pk
(Prof M Subhan Qureshi Dean FAHVS/Chief Organizer
DSP/Adjunct Professor CSU-NSW, Australia)
The Minster LGE&RD briefed on Dairy Science Park Board and Act
Dairy Science Park team negotiated with Turkish delegation on corporate farming and meat
processing

6. Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar-25120, Pakistan.
Tel. Office: +92-91-9221028, Fax 9221029,
Mobile +92-300-5877933, Email drmsqureshi@aup.edu.pk
(Prof M Subhan Qureshi Dean FAHVS/Chief Organizer
DSP/Adjunct Professor CSU-NSW, Australia)
Dairy Science Park team participated in Pakistan Meat Value Chain meeting of ASF-USAID
UAP Feed Mill briefed before the Governor KP during FATA Peace Conference in Islamabad

7. Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar-25120, Pakistan.
Tel. Office: +92-91-9221028, Fax 9221029,
Mobile +92-300-5877933, Email drmsqureshi@aup.edu.pk
(Prof M Subhan Qureshi Dean FAHVS/Chief Organizer
DSP/Adjunct Professor CSU-NSW, Australia)
Meat Science and Veterinary Public Health launched by DSP, UAP and S&F UK

8. Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar-25120, Pakistan.
Tel. Office: +92-91-9221028, Fax 9221029,
Mobile +92-300-5877933, Email drmsqureshi@aup.edu.pk
(Prof M Subhan Qureshi Dean FAHVS/Chief Organizer
DSP/Adjunct Professor CSU-NSW, Australia)
Prof M Subhan Qureshi co-chaired Biodiversity Conservation Conference at PFI
Developments under Dairy Science Park reviewed

9. Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar-25120, Pakistan.
Tel. Office: +92-91-9221028, Fax 9221029,
Mobile +92-300-5877933, Email drmsqureshi@aup.edu.pk
(Prof M Subhan Qureshi Dean FAHVS/Chief Organizer
DSP/Adjunct Professor CSU-NSW, Australia)
DSP team prepared strategy for assisting medium sized peri urban dairy farmers
UAP won inter-universities competition at PC Peshawar

10. Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar-25120, Pakistan.
Tel. Office: +92-91-9221028, Fax 9221029,
Mobile +92-300-5877933, Email drmsqureshi@aup.edu.pk
(Prof M Subhan Qureshi Dean FAHVS/Chief Organizer
DSP/Adjunct Professor CSU-NSW, Australia)
Dr Nadeem Sanna Laboratories, Faisalabad visited UAP
Negotiations of DSP President with Jan Arcade Meat Shop owner for quality monitoring

11. Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar-25120, Pakistan.
Tel. Office: +92-91-9221028, Fax 9221029,
Mobile +92-300-5877933, Email drmsqureshi@aup.edu.pk
(Prof M Subhan Qureshi Dean FAHVS/Chief Organizer
DSP/Adjunct Professor CSU-NSW, Australia)
Rumen fistulation in Cow performed by Surgeon Saeed Sarwar and Physician Samiullah
Sports Gala 2015 organized by Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences and
Sports Board UAP

12. Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar-25120, Pakistan.
Tel. Office: +92-91-9221028, Fax 9221029,
Mobile +92-300-5877933, Email drmsqureshi@aup.edu.pk
(Prof M Subhan Qureshi Dean FAHVS/Chief Organizer
DSP/Adjunct Professor CSU-NSW, Australia)
Holding Third International Workshop on Dairy Science Park approved by the Vice
Chancellor
The acting Vice Chancellor, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar approved holding of the
Third International Workshop on Dairy Science Park on November 16-18, 2015 at the University.
The approval was given in a meeting attended by the Conference Chair/Dean Prof M Subhan
Qureshi, Conference Secretary General Prof Umer Sadique, Director P&D Mr Rizwan Ahmad,
Director Finance Mr Nematullah, Prof Sarzamin Khan, Dr Hamayun Khan. Abstracts will be
invited for oral and poster presentation during the conference. An exhibition will be arranged
during the conference for display of products and services by various private industries, farmers’
groups, development and government organizations.