INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KARNALI, DECEMBER 31The Karnali province government has introduced the Animal Welfare
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The Ministry of Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperatives has enforced
the standards as per the norms and spirit of the Animal Health and Animal Services Act, 2055, to ensure animal welfare
It recommends adopting of good production practices, proper management of animal breeding among others.Speaking at a discussion held to
promote the use of the standards that came into force on December 20, secretary of the ministry, Narahari Prasad Ghimire, said that the
provincial government has introduced the standards to promote good practices in animal husbandry sector.
Dr Ghimire also
urged the animal traders to implement the standards to ensure that there is no cruel behavior during animal rearing, transportation or
sale.Sneha Shrestha, president of Sneha's Care Lalitpur, said that the standards issued by the Karnali province government will help in
increasing the production of animal and poultry products, increasing hygiene, reducing extreme cruelty on animals and improving overall
animal welfare.The standard includes the right to prevent animals from hunger, thirst and malnutrition, to protect them from fear, panic and
stress and to prevent physical cold and heat discomfort, and to protect them from pain, injury and disease, while respecting the right to
live with normal natural behavior.Managing Director of Nepal Farmers Advisory Council Pvt
Dr Bimal Kumar Nirmal said praised the province government for recognizing the long-standing campaign to establish animal welfare.
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