LAHORE — The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore and FonGrow Private Limited (FGPL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance livestock production and reproductive biotechnology.
Objectives of the Partnership
The MoU aims to promote education, advance research, and support capacity building. It is designed to facilitate effective technology transfer between the two organizations.
Details of the Signing Ceremony
The agreement was signed by Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Masood Rabbani and FGPL Secretary Col (retd) Rai Kashif Amin Khan at a ceremony held at UVAS. The event was attended by distinguished faculty deans including Prof Dr Habib-ur-Rehman, Prof Dr Kamran Ashraf, and Prof Dr Saima, along with senior faculty members and FGPL officials.
Key Areas of Cooperation
The MoU outlines several collaborative initiatives designed to bolster livestock practices, including:
- Joint student internship and training programs
- Professional short courses
- Capacity-building initiatives
- Student and faculty exchange programs
- Establishment of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for essential activities
The SOPs will cover farm management, semen production units, in vitro fertilization, and knowledge transfer systems to improve livestock practices.
