MVC hails game-changer in saving livestock across country | News

This initiative is significantly reducing livestock mortality caused by the lack of timely treatment, a longstanding challenge for rural livestock farmers. Each MVC is equipped with a double-cabin pickup van, fitted with essential medical supplies and diagnostic tools, enabling veterinarians to respond quickly to urgent calls. Farmers can access these services by simply dialing the dedicated hotline 16358, after which a veterinary team is dispatched to their location. This has eliminated the need for farmers to transport sick animals to upazila livestock offices, saving both time and lives. "The facilities have been developed so that veterinarians can reach the animals immediately after receiving an emergency phone call," said Dr. M Abu Sufian, Director General of the DLS. He noted that...