In a major operation against illegal livestock farming, the Punjab Livestock department attacked a prominent private sperm distribution company in Lahore and Restored 931 unregistered semen doses. The raid was led by Dr. Mujahid, Deputy CEO of Lahore City Tehsil, along with his enforcement team.
According to officials, the seed included genetic material from both local and foreign races, none of which were registered with the Livestock Authority (LBSA), Punjab.
The crash is part of a wider campaign of the province. As a result of inspections in several districts, a total of 11 FIR’s are registered against individuals and institutions involved in unauthorized artificial insemination practices. These include unregistered artificial insemination technicians (AITs) and sperm distributors.
Specifically, two AITs in Kasur, a sperm distributor in Lahore, two AITs in Sargodha, and one Ait each in Jhang, Layyah, Attock, Vehari and Rajanpur have been booked. In addition, a sperm distributor in Gujranwala also faces litigation.
The cattle department has called on cattle breeders and farmers to only get breeding services and genetic material from registered and authorized sources to ensure animal health and breeding quality.
In a comment on the ongoing operations, Punjab Livestock Secretary Ahmad Aziz Tarar declared that strict action will continue against all those involved in illegal breeding practices. “Such illegal companies will under no circumstances be tolerated,” he claimed.
Director -General (Expanding), Dr. Muhammad Ashraf, emphasized that only registered and trained staff should be engaged in artificial insemination to protect the interests of livestock farmers and improve racial quality. He confirmed that the department will maintain any and effective enforcement against any illegal activities in the livestock sector.
