Mobile veterinary clinic in each cattle market: Farida

Adviser to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Farida Akhter has said mobile veterinary clinics will remain in each of the cattle markets for sacrificial animals.

District level offices of the Department of Livestock Services will set up the clinics, where veterinary surgeons will remain and provide necessary treatment. 

The adviser revealed this while sharing views with the divisional and district level officials of the Department of Livestock Services at Circuit House conference hall here today.

She also said there is a need for healthcare services for people side by side with the animals. Step has been taken to ensure proper health of the people who remain beside their reared animals.

"We are very much adamant to stop the invasion of animals from the neighbouring country. The Home Ministry has instructed BGB and River police to monitor the facts strictly," she added.

Adviser Farida Akhter advocated for power supply to the poultry and dairy sector at a subsidy rate like the agriculture sector.

Administrator of Dhaka North City Corporation Muhammad Ejaj, Director General of Press Institute of Bangladesh Faruque Wasif, Divisional Director of Department of Livestock Dr Ananda Kumar Adhikery, Divisional Director of Department of Fisheries Saifuddin Yeahiya, District Fisheries Officer Jahangir Alam and District Livestock Officer Dr Atowar Rahman were present on the occasion.