Livestock Research Directorate

The Livestock Research Directorate Research Directorate is carrying out the following Mission:
1
Conduct applied scientific research in the following fields:
1.1- Improve local breeds of sheep and goats (national Awassi sheep and Baladi goats) and local poultry using methods of selection and methods of genetic improvement within the strain.
1.2- Animal feed, non-traditional feed production and optimum utilization of agricultural and industrial wastes.
1.3- Fish farming and integrated farm management.
1.4- Animal health using modern technologies in laboratory diagnosis and monitoring of animal diseases.
2
Transfer the results of research and related studies.
3
Qualify and capacity build up of technical staff.
4
Publish and document the results of agricultural research carried out in the Directorate.
5
Prepare the annual plan for the implementation of the work assigned to the Directorate and follow-up its implementation.
The Directorate has the following departments and divisions , which carry out the tasks assigned to it: