Gwadar - Government of Balochistan

The detailed veterinary institutions in District Gwadar are presented in the table 8.3:
8.8. Livestock Diseases
The disease control activities are well-known in the district to provide veterinary services through veterinary hospitals
and veterinary dispensaries. Vaccination services are provided free of cost by the Government Livestock Department,
whereas the other needed medication is facilitated at 50% subsidized rates to the livestock owners.
8.8.1. Major Diseases
The most prevalent diseases among the livestock in District Gwadar are:
a) Worm Infestation
b) Ticks
c) Liver Fluke
Internal Worm Infestation, Ticks and Liver Fluke are the commonly found diseases in the livestock of District Gwadar. The
ecto-parasites causing these diseases not only reduce the reproduction and breeding efficiency of the animals but also
affect the animal's skin, which then could not be sold at market price. Various reported diseases among livestock are
presented in the table below:
Table 8.4: Major Livestock Diseases
Name of Diseases
Table 8.3: Veterinary Institutions (Numbers)
Name of Health Services 2009-10
Veterinary Hospitals 3
Veterinary Dispensaries 9
Slaughter Houses 1
Dairy Farm 1
Government Poultry Farm
2
Others 39,830 35,883 32,327 29,123
(Civil Veterinary Hospital)
8.8.2. Disease Control Activities and Mortality
(Directorate of Animal Husbandry)
(Numbers)
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Lung-Worm-Infestation 67,197 60,538 54,539 49,134
Wire-Worm-Infestation 39,406 35,501 31,983 28,813
Liver Fluke 26,832 24,173 21,777 19,619
Mange/Mites 32,452 29,236 26,339 23,728
Ticks 28,362 25,551 23,019 20,738
Contagious 46 41 37 33
Non-Contagious 26,170 23,577 21,240 19,135
Systematic 26,121 23,533 21,201 19,100
Metabolic 12,108 10,908 9,827 8,853
The Livestock Department is continuously involved in animal convenient health coverage activities. It usually performs
vaccination and medication in order to save animal lives. The highest number of livestock treated and vaccinated during
the last five years was reported in the year 2005-06, and during
the succeeding years the trend declined. For further details
please see table D1 Annexure D.
8.9. Meat and Dairy Production
The mutton production in the district has been increasing. Since 2007-08, and a significant increase from 300 tons to 600
tons was recorded. The beef production has remained 100 tons and no increase reported during the last five years. Milk
production has risen gradually along with the increase of population of large ruminants. Similarly, poultry meat and egg
production increased gradually, as no significant change was seen in the last five years. For further detail, please see table
D2 Annexure D.
8.10. Slaughtering
The highest number of animal slaughtering was reportedly
carried out by the government in the year 2007-08. The private
slaughtering has been quite less, comparatively.
Table 8.5: Structure and Functions the Department
Animals Treated & Vaccinated at Veterinary Health Services
(District Statistics, 2008-09)
36 37
Animals in ('000')
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
505
59
110
187
203
45
Other treatment
Vaccination
73
179
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Year
Animals Slaughtered 2005-2009
Animals Slaughtered in '000'
30
20
10
0
9
14
0 0
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
(District Statistics, 2008-09)
8.11. Functions and Structure of Livestock Department
Structure Numbers
Number of Sub Offices 3
Sanctioned Strength in Various Categories (Total) 72
Actual Filled Posts 50
Vacant Posts 22
Animal Slaughtered (Govt.) Animal Slaughtered (Private)
The Livestock Department at district level is headed by a Deputy Director Livestock, assisted by a veterinary doctor with
supporting staff including compounder and stock assistant technicians and other structural staff to carry out the day to day
activities of the office and field. The government cattle and poultry farms are headed by a manager with support staff. The
details of the actual strength of the staff in different categories are listed below in the table:
(Livestock Department)
Year
18
1
0
2