Objectives
1. To enhance local economy and create gainful employment ; and
2. To enhance food and nutrition security and rural livelihood through promotion of livestock farming.
Roles and Responsibilities
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Plan, co-ordinate, monitor, and evaluate the implementation of overall livestock development programs;
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Build HR & Technical capacity of Staffs and Farmers for all commodity ;
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Ensure supply of quality livestock inputs ;
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Ensure sustainable utilization and management of livestock resources;
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Promote livestock enterprise development;
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Promote climate resilient livestock production to mitigate and adapt to Climate Change;
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Promote market access and marketing of livestock products;
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Facilitate formation of Farmer Groups, Cooperatives and Federations ;
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Safeguard health and welfare of animals through provision of quality animal health services ; and
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Promote one health approach to safeguard public health by prevention and control of zoonotic diseases.