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The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) yesterday celebrated its 3rd anniversary,Cheap NFL Jerseys, with the semi autonomous body reflecting feasible growth throughout its three years.Agriculture Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy stated that the GLDA is poised through investment and research to take the livestock sector to another level.Agriculture Minister with staff from GLDA“When we reflect on our three years we have to feel a bit of pride even if we have not met everyone’s expectation…over the last three years we have been able to secure improved breeds of animals that many livestock farmers have significantly benefited from,Cheap NFL Jerseys,” he said.It was outlined that “enhanced pasturage,Cheap Jerseys From China, better research,Cheap Jerseys From China, development and techniques are some of the factors which have propelled the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA),Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping, over the years.”The GLDA is poised to be further developed with a US$2.5M Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory located at Mon Repos (which is 77 percent complete) which will pave the way for technicians to be better equipped to test, detect and diagnose diseases in animals.According to Minister Ramsammy “More than 90 percent of the developing countries in the world do not have that capacity. The fact that the GLDA can come as one of the very few in the developing world that has the capacity to do that test tells you, that there is something to celebrate in spite that you are only three years old,Cheap NFL Jerseys China,” he told staff of the GLDA.Kaieteur News understands that the Ministry of Agriculture is currently in the development phase to have the Animal Welfare and Food Safety Bill taken to Cabinet and later presented to the National Assembly for approval and subsequent passage. The end result of this is to ensure that farmers are safeguarded and to further propel the sector.Guyana has completed for the first time,China NBA Jerseys, testing for foot and mouth disease in Guyana ,which is a major achievement for the country. In the past, specimens were collected and sent to Brazil.According to the Minister “We are also looking to have a World Class Research Agriculture Sector developed, where countries will look to Guyana for expertise sharing…during this anniversary much has been achieved and continues to be achieved and this is something to celebrate.”Since its formation, the agency within the Ministry of Agriculture has been promoting greater efficiency within the livestock industry. |
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