A delegation from the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences (FVS), University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Swat, comprising Prof. Dr. Obaid Ullah, In-Charge FVS, and Dr. Muhammad Tayyab Khan, Assistant Professor, visited the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC)–National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), Islamabad, to explore avenues for collaborative research and development.
During the visit, the delegation held a detailed meeting with Dr. Abdul Razaq, Director, Animal Health, NARC, in the presence of Dr. Qasim, Scientific Officer, Animal Health Department. The meeting focused on the development and advancement of two research concept papers concerning Saanen goats and Azakheli buffaloes, with particular emphasis on their potential for research funding and scientific collaboration.
The participants also discussed opportunities for long-term institutional collaboration, including the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the institutions for joint research and funding opportunities, training in research grant proposal development, and the exchange of graduate students for research and academic capacity building.
Later, the delegation held a meeting with Dr. Hamad, ARGP, Animal Sciences Institute, NARC, where the proposed projects were discussed in detail. The meeting focused on technical refinement, finalization, and preparation of the projects for submission to PARC for consideration and potential funding.
The visit marks a positive step towards strengthening research linkages between UVAS Swat and PARC-NARC and developing collaborative initiatives in livestock production, genetics, reproductive technologies, and animal health.