February 21, 2011

US to help Pak control animals foot, mouth diseases


STAFF REPORT ISLAMABAD: The United States will soon launch a programme in pakistan to control foot and mouth disease in animals. The programme would be implemented by United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), said the Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture while talking to Kevin Gallagher, the newly deputed Country Representative of FAO in Pakistan.

Kevin Gallagher said that the procedural formalities for the eradication of foot and mouth disease in animals are complete and the programme would be kicked off soon after signing the documents between FAO and the Agriculture Ministry.

Pakistan and FAO's working partnership spreads over a period of sixty years.

“We appreciate the role of FAO in reducing hunger and fighting malnutrition all over the world. We are really grateful for the assistance given by your organisation in the flood affected areas in the form of seed, fertilizers,” the minister said.

It is to be mentioned here that foot and mouth diseases of amongst animals are very common in Pakistan.

http://www.technologytimes.pk/mag/2011/feb11/issue03/us_to_help_pak_control.php 

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