Livestock Service Centre in Baitadi sans veterinary doctor

Summary

The Livestock Service Centre in Patan, Baitadi has been without a veterinary doctor for over a year, disrupting specialized animal health services and increasing risks like livestock smuggling.

Key Points
  • The Veterinary Hospital and Livestock Service Centre in Patan, Baitadi has been without a veterinary doctor for over a year.
  • The absence of a specialized doctor has hindered disease diagnosis, health certification, lab work, and surgeries for livestock.
  • The office is under the Ministry of Land Management and Agriculture Cooperatives in Sudurpaschim Province.
  • Lack of medical certification has raised concerns over increased livestock smuggling outside the district.
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