Lahore, October 05, 2023 (PPI-OT): ACIAR General Manger Outreach and Capacity Building Ms Eleanor Dean paid a visit to the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore and called on Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad at City Campus.

Director Institute of Continuing Education and Extension (ICE and E) Dr Hassan Mahmood Warriach and (ICE and E) faculty members were present in the meeting.

Prof Nasim Ahmad briefed Ms Eleanor Dean about the history, education, research activities, extension services of UVAS for the capacity building of smallholder farmers to enhance their productivity and profitability. He mentioned that UVAS also set a great example to support flood affected communities and launched a flood relief campaigns to support them.

He shared UVAS got 801-1000 position in the World University Ranking and secured 9th position among Pakistani universities while 3rd among Punjab. Dr Hassan Mahmood Warriach gave detailed presentation on strengthening livestock advisory service system through whole family extension approach in Pakistan and outcomes of ACIAR’s investment through Agriculture Sector Linkages program and Daily-Beef Project through experiences sharing and project lesson learnt during last fifteen years.

He mentioned that project has established an extension platform to build the capacity of collaborating organizations, farm advisors and smallholder farmers.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms Eleanor Dean praised UVAS leading role especially for serving livestock farming community through extension research and capacity building support. She further mentioned to continue ACIAR’s partnership with UVAS to support and strategize the role of smallholder farmers.

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Public Relations Officer

University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS)

Syed Abdul Qadir Jillani (Out Fall) Road,

Lahore – Pakistan

Tel: +92-42-99211374, +92-42-99211449

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.uvas.edu.pk