Myanmar is intensifying efforts to conserve and enhance native goat and sheep breeds at the Applied Research and Goat Breeding Farm in Meiktila Township, located in the Mandalay Region. The initiative aims to improve the quality of local livestock while preserving indigenous genetic resources, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation.

On August 1, Deputy Minister Dr. Ye Tun Win conducted an inspection of the facility, urging officials to bolster breeding programs designed to elevate the quality and productivity of goats and sheep adapted to local conditions. During his visit, Dr. Ye Tun Win engaged with goat farmers from Hsuphyukwet Village to explore ways to expand goat farming practices aligned with the region’s climatic and environmental circumstances. He also encouraged greater use of domestically produced animal feed to support sustainable farming.

In addition to the research farm, the deputy minister toured private goat farming operations and met with livestock officials from Meiktila, Pyawbwe, and Yamethin townships. Discussions addressed region-specific livestock development strategies and the promotion of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises within the livestock sector.

The meeting also emphasized the importance of enhancing biosecurity measures to safeguard animal health. Strengthening prevention and control systems for animal diseases was highlighted as a key priority to ensure the sustainability and productivity of local livestock industries.

These measures reflect Myanmar’s broader commitment to advancing its agricultural and livestock sectors while maintaining genetic diversity and supporting rural economies through improved animal husbandry practices.