MoALI aims to export live goats and sheep to Malaysia

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation (MoALI) is making efforts to ship live goats and sheep to Malaysia, said MoALI Deputy Minister Dr Aung Gyi.
Live animal export procedures, food safety management, and health certificate drafts have been sent to Malaysia, and discussions are ongoing.
The ministry held a workshop regarding imports of veterinary medicine, feed and pedigrees on 20 August in Nay Pyi Taw.
The deputy minister remarked that Myanmar brings in veterinary medicine and pedigrees to ensure food security and livestock sector development. The ministry is attempting to reduce soya bean imports, which are required as protein in feedstuff production, in three years and process soya bean meals as import substitutions.
The ministry has been negotiating protocol with China to export live animals (cattle, goat and sheep) and frozen animal products, he added.
The deputy minister reiterated that stakeholders in the industry should be coordinated regarding the importation of veterinary medicines, supplements, raw feedstuff, pedigrees, and veterinary equipment in a timely manner so as not to have a shortage in the market. He also asked Myanmar Livestock Federation, Myanmar Veterinary Medical Association and importing companies to discuss priority import items and quantity at the workshop.
The deputy minister, directors-general from the Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department, the Trade Department, the Department of Consumer Affairs and representatives from Myanmar Livestock Federation, Myanmar Veterinary Medical Association, Myanmar Livestock Producers and Distributors Association, Myanmar Animal Feed Producers and Distributors Association, group of entrepreneurs for pedigree and livestock farming and importing companies and invitees were present at the workshop.
Attendees also requested requirements in veterinary medicines, pedigrees, and feedstuff import, and officials concerned coordinated those matters. — NN/KK