March 2015

Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences

The University of Agriculture, Peshawar-25120, Pakistan.

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Mobile +92-300-5877933, Email [email protected] (Prof M Subhan Qureshi Dean FAHVS/Chief Organizer

DSP/Adjunct Professor CSU-NSW, Australia)

News items of Dean Office

Mr Mohibullah, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister briefed on Dairy Science Park

Mr. Mohibullah Khan, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkwa, on

Agriculture, Livestock and Cooperatives Department visited the University of Agriculture,

Peshawar. During the visit, he was introduced to the faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary

Sciences and the given a presentation on the execution and implementation of the Diary Science

Park by Prof. Dr. Subhan Qureshi, Dean Faculty of the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary

Sciences. The presentation was attended by Dr Sher Muhamamd DG Livestock Ext, Dr

Ghufranullah DG Res, Dr Habib and Dr Khesro Kaleem from PVMA, Prof Nazir Ahamd, Prof

Sarzamin Khan and Prof Umer Sadique, Dr Nayla Imtiaz and other faculty members, Mr Zafar

Paracha University Feed Mill lesse and Mr Yasir Paracha and his team from P&D. The Vice

Chancellor Prof Zahoor Ahmad Swati was in an important official meeting outside the city and

advised the Dean to take care of the proceedings.

Elaborating on the Dairy Science Park, Prof. Dr. Subhan Qureshi said that the implementation of

Dairy Science Park would propel the economic growth in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. He

presented a plan to introduce livestock businesses based upon the research models generated at

the University. The challenges faced by the Livestock Sector in the Province including low

production of the numerous livestock heads, poor quality of the products, focus on small livestock

farmers, medium to large scale farmers lack of access to modern technology, markets and legal

support, lack of value addition, cold storages and linkages with the exporters.

The Special Assistant appreciated the efforts Prof. Dr. Subhan Qureshi in developing and

implementing the Dairy Science Park. He also appreciated the role of women in livestock growth

and development. He supported the idea of establishing an internationally accredited quality

control laboratory at the University of Agriculture, Peshawar. He stressed upon the enhanced

cooperation between the Departments of Livestock Research and Extension and the University of

Agriculture, Peshawar to enhance the livelihoods of the population and the socioeconomic growth

of the Province. He also committed to provide his all out support in development Halal Meat

Certification and the requisite legislation in the province. He also gave his commitment to work

towards the establishment of the office of the Secretary of Livestock for the Government of

Khyber Pakhtunkwa.

He was then shown around the different academic facilities and laboratories, the feed mill, clinics

and the Dairy Farm of the Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, He took keen

interest in the breeding of rabbits, turkeys and quails and showed his willingness to introduce

fisheries breeding, nutrition and health and meat quality alongside the poultry and livestock

breeding programmes. He advised their utilization as business models to lure in the investors and

business community towards developing the livestock sector in the Khyber Pakhtunkwa.

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Mr Mohibullah Khan, Special Asisstant to the Chief Minister on Law briefed by Prof M Subhan

Qureshi Dean, on Dairy Science Park at UA Peshawar




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MoU signed between UAP and FATA

A memorandum of understanding was signed by the Vice Chancellor UAP, Prof Dr Zahoor

Ahamd Swati and Dr Jehangeer Shah, Director Livestock FATA for conducting a baseline survey

and collaboration for development of livestock based entrepreneurship; in line with the theme of

the Dairy Science Park—Display Center focused at Self-employment of the graduates associated

with safe food production for local consumers and the International Halal Meat Market.

Livestock and poultry constitute a major natural resource base, but could not get the due

attention in the development process. International Halal Meat Market comprises about

US$ 500 billion and is mostly contributed by the non-Muslim exporters. FATA has

possesses a huge scope reflected in table 2, based upon the sheep and goats populations

inhabiting the hilly and mountainous terrains of the various tribal agencies and FATA. A

major portion of the sheep, goats, cattle and poultry is reared under medium sized

holdings, which provides an opportunity for business development.




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A team of Dairy Science Park visited Amsterdam

A team of the Dairy Science Park, comprising the following members, visited Amsterdam, the Netherlands to attend the third One Health Congress scheduled for March 15 to 18, 2005 and seek collaboration with the international partners:

1. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Subhan Qureshi (Team Leader/Supervisor)

2. Prof. Dr. Umar Sadique, Consultant Animal Health

3. Prof. Dr. Sarzamin Khan, Chief Technical Advisor

4. Mr. Muhammad Imran Khan, Consultant Animal Physiology

The tour was sponsored by the United States Department of State's Biosecurity Engagement Program and Sandia National Laboratories. The One Health concept is based on the recognition that human and animal health is inextricably linked. The Scientific Program of the 3rd International One Health Congress covered all aspects of the One Health concept bringing

together established and young scientist working in this rapidly expanding and highly multidisciplinary field.

Prevention at the source is key in controlling (infectious) diseases that have a growing impact on humans, animals and their ecosystems. The 3rd International One Health Congress focused on how science can help in preventing emerging and re-emerging (infectious) diseases. Through a special Science – Policy interface policy makers and international organizations were guided to translate the latest scientific advancements into preventive measures. The

scientific program was organized in three sessions, each covering a specific range of topics in

relation to Prevention at the source.

The sponsors had desired to collaborate with the Dairy Science Park in establishing a Center of Excellence on Biorisk Management. Discussion was made regarding the collaboration, pusuent to a powerpoint presentation made by Prof M Subhan Qureshi. A draft MoU was agreed upon on Biorisk Management Initiative for Pak-Afghan Region (BMI-PAR). The MoU is focusing on safeguarding the health of livestock and poultry farmers, products consumers and associated groups; developing standards and legislative guidelines for farming and processing units and service providers; strengthening interdisciplinary linkages in bio-risk management; alleviating

poverty and supporting entrepreneurship as a combat strategy for bringing peace and stability in the Region. A strategy was suggested comprising training of Senior level and middle level scientists, farmers, industry representatives, students and policy makers in biorisk management;

research on the biohazards in the regional livestock and poultry production, value addition and

marketing; consultation among stakeholders on the issues related to zoonotic diseases, the food safety, trans-boundary diseases and losses to the farmers income; capacity development of UAP in research and outreach programs in the region and evaluation of the small and medium sized livestock and poultry farms for public health safety and devising modules for minimizing the relevant threats.




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Presenation of UAF shield by Prof M Subhan Qureshi on behalf of Prof Zahoor Swati, Vice

Chancellor, to Dr Finley of Sandia National Laboratory, USA as a token of thanks for considering

Initiative on Biorisk Management for Pak-Afghan Region.

Collaboration between Dairy Science Park Peshawar and Agro Business Park the Netherland at

Novotel Hotel Amsterdam.




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Collaboration between Dairy Science Park and Quaero Systems, the Netherland




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FAHVS delegation attended ISDAR 2015 Symposium at UVAS Lahore.

A delegation of the University of Agriculture Peshawar led by Prof M Subhan Qureshi attended

the International Symposium on Dairy Animal Reproduction at the University of Veterinary and

Animal Sciences, Lahore. Dr Yousas Muhammad, Dr Hamayun, Dr Abdul Wahab and Dr Hamid

Rahman also participated. Prof Qureshi presented invited paper and co-chaired the third technical

session. UAP authors contributed 7 oral and poster presentations. The abstracts were published in

a special issue of the Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.

Prof Qureshi presenting shield and certificate to a speaker of ISDAR 2015

Prof M S Qureshi co-chairing technical session of ISDAR 2015




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Delegates from UAP at ISDAR Symposium, 2015, UVAS Lahore.




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UAP delegated attended workshop on medicinal plants organized by

ATDCP, Faisalabad

A delegation of the University of Agriculture Peshawar comprising Prof M Subhan Qureshi, Mr

Allahdad Khan, Engr Irfan ul Haq Qureshi, Dr Abdul Wahab and Mr Jamal, visited Faisalabad

and attended the workshop on medicinal plants. Prof M Subhan Qureshi presented a paper on

Livestock Entrepreneurship through Dairy Science Park at the workshop. The workshop was

organized by Qadir Bakhsh Farm, Faisalabad, Agi Tourism Development Corporation of Pakistan

and Pakistan Forest Institute, Peshawar.

Prof M Subhan Qureshi presented paper at the workshop on medicinal plants at Faisalabad.




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Visit of Prof M Subhan Qureshi to Agri-Tourism Development of Pakistan at Faisalabad

Participants of workshop at Qadir Bakhsh Farm Faisalabad

Participants of workshop at Qadir Bakhsh Farm Faisalabad




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Discussion on evaluation of medicinal plants for animal health and production

One millions year old tree at Qadir Bakhsh Farm Faisalabad




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Mushroom pakoras with lemon grass tea at Qadir Bakhsh Farm Faisalabad




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Prof M Subhan Qureshi attended review meeting at Livestock Research Station Surezai, along-

with Additional Secretary Mr Shaukat Yousafzai

Evaluation of rabbits meat by panel of experts




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Rabbits meat evaluation by chairman and dean

Outgoing DVM students




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Prof M Subhan Qureshi visited Livestock Market Lachi

Career Development Workshop for DVM students at FAHVS UAP


Small Business & Entrepreneurship

March 2015