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| - To promote all round development in the livestock and fisheries sector |
| - To increase meat and fish production for domestic consumption and share the surplus with neighboring countries |
| - To encourage the expansion of marine and freshwater aquaculture |
| - To upgrade the socio-economic status of livestock and fisheries communities. |
Six goverment institutions are assigned to carry out the Ministry's policies and objectives namely-
Directorate of Livestock and Fisheries (DOLF)–
is directly responsible to the Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, and,
formulate plans, coordinates, supervises, monitors and evaluates the performance
of the livestock and fisheries sector of the Union of Myanmar. The Directorate
also gives guidance on formulation of projects and conducts foreign relations.
Department of Fisheries (DOF)– is responsible for the management
of fisheries, conservation of fishery resources, provide extension services,
conduct research and compilation of fishery statistics of the Union of Myanmar.
Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department (LBVD)–is
responsible for the development and animal health of the livestock industry
of Myanmar. The Department is also responsible for conducting research and
training, production of vaccines and providing extension services to the farmers
of the Union of Myanmar.
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Livestock, Feedstuff and Milk Products Enterprise (LFME)- is a State
owned organization engaged in demonstration farming of animals including draft
and dairy cattle. It also produces animal feeds, feed supplements and distributes
pedigree stocks.
University of Veterinary Science (UVS)– is responsible for training veterinary graduates who are qualified in harmony with the developing system. The University is also responsible for producing graduates capable of participating in promoting public health status and quality food production.
Bee-keeping Division (BKD) – assists farmers to increase their agriculture production through pollination. Extension services are also provided to farmers who are engaged in bee keeping as secondary livelihood.