IMPROVED GENETIC STOCK (BREEDING BUCKS) RELEASED
25/02/2021
Improving the genetic makeup of livestock in the country remains a priority for the Ministry of Agriculture in order to help ease the import bill of meat products.
This was reiterated by Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Environment Hon. Dr. Mahendra Reddy when officiating at the release of Improved Genetic Stock (Breeding Bucks) at the Ministry s Sigatoka Research Station yesterday.
Hon. Reddy said the release of the breeder bucks was a milestone achievement for the local livestock sector as it was an integral component towards improving the genetic material of the stock available amongst local livestock farms.