A three-day fair of manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers in
the animal health sector began in Dhaka yesterday to promote the
country's dairy, aqua and pet animal industries.
Some 55 local and international companies are showcasing their
products and services in 180 stalls at the third International
Exhibition of Dairy, Aqua and Pet Animals at Banga-bandhu International
Conference Centre in Dhaka.
Manufacturers, importers, service providers and distributors of
animal health and nutrition products, drug manufacturers, milk and meat
processors, aqua hatcheries, dairy breeders, fish and dairy housing and
equipment suppliers and frozen fish and meat exporters and importers are
participating in the fair.
Animal Health Companies Association of Bangladesh (AHCAB) organised
the fair in association with the fisheries and livestock services and
commerce ministries.
Finance Minister AMA Muhith inaugurated the event while Narayan
Chandra Chanda, state minister for livestock and fisheries, Abdul Matlub
Ahmad, president of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and
Industry, AKM Alamgir, president of the AHCAB, and M Nazrul Islam,
secretary general of the association, also spoke.
Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute is showcasing its new
researched products such as cattle feed from the moringa tree and
vegetable waste.
Findings have shown that if the cattle feed from the moringa tree is
given to cattle, they give high quality milk and the weight of the
cattle doubles, said Khairul Bashar, scientific officer of the
government organisation.
American Dairy Ltd has taken the opportunity to display its products, such as ghee, yogurt and pasteurised milk.
At present, the company is supplying products to selected clients
such as clubs and major restaurants in Dhaka as its production capacity
is limited, said Karjon Saha, an executive officer of the company.
Agrovet Division of Eskayef Bangladesh Ltd, one of the fastest
growing pharmaceutical companies in the country, is also showcasing its
medicines and vaccines for poultry, cattle and fish.
The exhibition is open to visitors from 9am to 8pm every day until
February 20. Forty-six research papers will be presented throughout the
event.
