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PLDDB

Government of Punjab

Building a Sustainable Future

for Livestock & Dairy Development

Innovation • Conservation • Productivity • Sustainability

Transforming livestock farming through innovation,
technology and sustainable resource management.

Healthy
Livestock

Sustainable
Farming

Premium
Dairy

1765+

Livestock Population

1500+

Acres Managed

1500+

Annual Fodder Acres

100%

Indigenous Breed Focus

ABOUT PLDDB

Leading Livestock Development in Punjab

Punjab Livestock & Dairy Development Board (PLDDB) is a Section 42 not-for-profit company working under the administrative control of the Livestock & Dairy Development Department, Government of the Punjab.

PLDDB is mandated to conserve indigenous livestock breeds, promote modern dairy farming, strengthen livestock productivity, facilitate technology transfer, and support public-private partnerships for sustainable livestock development.

Through its flagship Livestock Experiment Station (LES), Khizerabad, PLDDB demonstrates innovative livestock production systems, breed conservation programmes, modern fodder production technologies, silage commercialization, and sustainable resource management practices.

Strategic Priorities

Breed Conservation

Conservation and genetic improvement of indigenous breeds including: • Sahiwal Cattle • Kajli Sheep • Beetal Goats

Sustainable Fodder Production

Modern fodder production through: • Maize • Sorghum • Rhodes Grass • Alfalfa • Berseem • Jantar • Millet

Silage & Hay Production

PLDDB has introduced a commercial model for: • Silage Production • Hay/haylage Making • Silage Services • Commercial Fodder Marketing

Modern Dairy Management

Implementation of: • Scientific Feeding • Herd Management • Animal Identification • Performance Recording • Milk Quality Monitoring

Animal Health & Welfare

Healthy animals are the foundation of profitable livestock farming. PLDDB ensures: • Preventive healthcare • Vaccination programmes

Water Resource Management

Efficient irrigation through: • Canal irrigation • Tube wells • Solar energy initiatives • Water conservation • Modern irrigation practices

Farm Mechanization

PLDDB is continuously expanding mechanization through: • Forage Harvesters • Balers • Planters • Rotavators & cultivators • Modern Dairy Equipment

Renewable Energy

PLDDB is gradually transitioning towards renewable energy by introducing: • Solar-powered tube wells • Energy-efficient farm operations • Climate-smart technologies • Green infrastructure

Genetic Improvement Centre (GIC)

PLDDB is rehabilitating the Genetic Improvement Centre to establish a modern semen production facility for conservation and dissemination of superior indigenous cattle genetics.

Inovation for
sustainable Farming

We Combine research, technology and experience to build

a stronger and self-reliant livestock sector.

Silage production & Services

Pure Breed Breeding Animals

Fresh Milk

Quality Hay/ Haylage

Wanda (Balanced Feed)

Silage Making

Fodder Production

Breed Improvement

Technical Advisory

Livestock Training

Research, Innovation & Technology

Training & Capacity Building

Sustainability Initiatives

Why Choose PLDDB

Driving Excellence Through innovation

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Welcome to the official website of the Punjab Livestock & Dairy Development Board (PLDDB).

It is my privilege to welcome you to an organization dedicated to advancing the livestock and dairy sector through innovation, research, sustainable farm management, and farmer-centered development. As a Government of Punjab initiative, PLDDB is committed to supporting the transformation of livestock into a modern, productive, and competitive sector that contributes significantly to economic growth, nutrition, and rural prosperity.

At PLDDB, we believe that sustainable development begins with knowledge, innovation, and collaboration. Through our demonstration facilities, research-based interventions, capacity-building programs, and adoption of modern technologies, we strive to provide practical solutions that improve livestock productivity, strengthen feed and fodder resources, promote animal health and welfare, and enhance the livelihoods of farming communities.

Our flagship Livestock Experiment Station (LES), Khizerabad, serves as a model farm where modern livestock production systems, dairy management, fodder development, silage production, and sustainable agricultural practices are demonstrated for the benefit of farmers, researchers, and stakeholders across Punjab.

Looking ahead, PLDDB is focused on expanding its role through strategic initiatives in livestock genetic improvement, quality livestock nutrition, value addition, and safe milk production. These future initiatives will further strengthen our contribution toward food security, sustainable agriculture, and economic development.

Our success is built on the dedication of our professional team and the continued support of the Government of Punjab, our development partners, and the farming community. Together, we remain committed to creating a resilient, technology-driven, and environmentally sustainable livestock sector that meets the challenges and opportunities of the future.

Thank you for visiting our website. We invite you to explore our work and become our partner in building a stronger and more sustainable livestock and dairy sector for Punjab.

Mr. Ali Arshad (PMS (ex-PCS))

Chief Executive Officer

Punjab Livestock & Dairy Development Board (PLDDB)

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