On July 16, within the framework of the “Livestock Development in Armenia: South-North-2” project, Mkrtich Ayvazyan, the president of the “Strategic Development Agency” NGO, and the program team participated in the workshop on the implementation of the “Cattle Yield Increase Program” at the “Gyumri Selection Station” CJSC. Tatevik Sargsyan, Deputy Minister of Economy, Mushegh Muradyan, Governor of Shirak Marz and other officials were present.
Mkrtich Ayvazyan, the head of the organization, highly appreciated the cooperation with the Ministry of Economy and expressed hope that it will be continuous.
Vahe Hovhannisyan, project manager and Michael Haykuni, animal health and breeding specialist presented the “Strategic Development Agency” NGO’s ongoing and carried out projects in the livestock sector, aiming to increase the meat and milk yield of cattle, ensuring the availability of artificial insemination services of cows, developing the capabilities of veterinarians, as well as providing technical support in more than 200 settlements in Shirak, Lori, Tavush, Gegharkunik, Vayots Dzor and Syunik marzes.
During the workshop, the current results of the state-supported programs implemented in the field of livestock breeding were also discussed, and the need for the establishment of a breeding station on the basis of “Gyumri Selection Station” CJSC was emphasized that will contribute to the increase of breed features and yield of cattle in Armenia.
Tatevik Sargsyan, Deputy Minister of Economy highlighted the support of the “Strategic Development Agency” NGO in the implementation of the Government’s initiatives and expressed hope that this cooperation will be multifaceted and effective also in the future.
The joint project design work will continue with the involvement of interested parties.
