Successful Organization of Farmers’ Awareness Training under CM Punjab Herd Transformation Program at CVAS Jhang

the Department of Animal Sciences under the umbrella of CVAS Dairy Club , in collaboration with RCCIB Jhang has successfully organized a Farmers’ Awareness Training regarding the Progeny Testing Program and Gender-Sorted Semen under the CM Punjab Herd Transformation to Enhance Livestock Productivity – Phase I initiative.
The training was held on 3 November 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the Conference Room, CVAS, Jhang. The resource persons included Dr Muhammad Zahid Farooq Convener, Dr Sanan Raza, Dr. Abdur Rehamn Sial , Dr Asghar Hussain and Dr Mubashar Hassan.
The event aimed to create awareness among farmers about modern reproductive technologies and their role in improving livestock productivity, enhancing milk production, and promoting genetic improvement in dairy animals.
The training highlighted the importance of progeny testing in identifying genetically superior bulls, the benefits of gender-sorted semen for producing female calves, Record keeping/ silage urea treated wheat straw and the adoption of modern reproductive technologies for sustainable livestock development. The ceremony concluded with remarks by Prof. Dr. Syed Ehtisham-ul-Haque, Principal, CVAS Jhang, who appreciated the efforts of the organizing team and the enthusiastic participation of farmers, students and faculty members and emphasized that program was a significant step toward empowering farmers with modern scientific knowledge and supporting the vision of the Government of Punjab to transform the livestock sector through improved breeding practices and enhanced productivity.The Department of Animal Science, Senior Tutor Office is highly grateful to the worthy Vice Chancellor, UVAS, Prof. Dr. Masood Rabbani (Izaz-e-Fazeelat), Prof. Dr Kamran Ashraf Dean Faculty of Veterinary Sciences for their continuous encouragement, patronage, and support.