LAHORE, May 12 (APP): A six-member Chinese delegation led by Director and Professor Jinghua Shang on Thursday called on Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad here at University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS).
During the meeting they discussed the areas of collaboration for the learning and training of students and faculty members regarding buffalo reproduction latest technology to boost production of Pakistani local breed by adoption of new technology ovum pick up, dairy animal breeding & genetics improvement, feeding and nutrition and embryos transfer technology, sharing knew knowledge, experiences with each other.
The Chinese delegation willing to collaborate with UVAS in buffalo research for the learning of professional skills, train human resource and exchange scientists.
Earlier, Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad briefed the delegation on UVAS academic and research projects and national and international collaborations and history of university through UVAS video documentary.
He said Pakistan was blessed with best breeds of buffalo and joint venture between China and Pakistan was the key way to boost buffalo production.
He said, “In future with the help of Chinese experts we need to set our new targets for the further improvement of buffalo breed.”
Prof Dr Amjad Riaz said that main objectives of this collaboration were to impart technical training of UVAS students regarding the latest research, knowledge, dairy science and buffalo reproduction technology.
He also suggested starting short term training programs for professionally skills enhancement of UVAS students in collaboration with Guangxi Buffalo Research Institute China in future.
Chairman Department of Theriogenology Prof Dr Amjad Riaz and Prof Dr Rizwan Yousuf were also present.
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