First consignment of high breed cattle from Brazil reaches Pakistan

First consignment of high breed cattle from Brazil reaches Pakistan

Islamabad (Web Desk): The first consignment of high breed cattle imported from Brazil under Special Investment Council (SIFC) has reached Pakistan, the Radio Pakistan reported.

This process will contribute to the improvement of the Green Pakistan Livestock Initiative (GPLI) established under the SIFC.

These cattle with superior genetic characteristics will be supplied to local farmers for meat and milk requirements. The imported cattle of nine breeds include local breeds of Pakistan and Brazilian breeds. 

These cattle have been transported from Sialkot to Okara, where they will be kept in quarantine for two weeks.