UAF Leads Efforts to Revitalize Poultry Industry

The poultry industry in Faisalabad is facing significant challenges that require collaborative efforts to prevent a total collapse and address key issues such as health, production costs, and feed quality at the local level. The International Layer Quality Conference 2024, organized by the Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Faculty of Veterinary Sciences at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) in partnership with the World Poultry Science Association, emphasized the urgent need for cooperation.

During the conference, UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan highlighted the importance of taking concrete measures to tackle the industry's problems. He mentioned the substantial imports of soybeans and edible oil, emphasizing UAF's initiatives to promote soybean cultivation to meet poultry feed requirements and reduce dependency on imports.

Experts at the conference stressed the significance of scientific research to address health issues and mortality rates in poultry. They recognized the poultry industry as a vital sector in Pakistan, with potential for growth and job creation through industry-academia collaborations.

The President of the World Poultry Science Association commended UAF's efforts in promoting local soybean production and called for science-based solutions to combat diseases, climate change, and other industry challenges. The Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences at UAF expressed optimism about the poultry industry's role in enhancing food security and highlighted the university's commitment to its development.

In conclusion, the discussions and research presented at the conference underscore the importance of strengthening industry-academia relationships to drive the poultry sector's growth on a scientific basis. The collaborative efforts and initiatives discussed at the conference are crucial steps towards ensuring the sustainability and prosperity of the poultry industry in Faisalabad and beyond.