Larkana: On the occasion of World Animal Day (Animalia/Animal Kingdom), under the title ‘See the world through their eyes,’ a special event and awareness rally was held in Larkana on Tuesday with the cooperation of the Livestock Department and civil society representatives.
Chaired by Deputy Director Livestock Production Larkana, Dr. Asadullah Bhutto, a rally was organized to create awareness among the public regarding animal welfare, better care, health, and their rights and needs.
The event was attended by Deputy Director Livestock Animal Husbandry Larkana Dr. Mansoor Ali Junejo, Additional Director Animal Husbandry Larkana Dr. Akhtar Ali Kalhoro, Additional Director Livestock Production Larkana Dr. Abdul Sattar Sario, Technical Officer Dr. Nabi Bakhsh Bhutto, and civil society representatives.
On this occasion, an awareness rally was also taken out, in which participants highlighted messages regarding animal welfare, better care, and compassionate behavior toward them. The rally participants urged the public to provide animals with proper food, clean water, a safe environment, and timely medical facilities.
Addressing the event, Deputy Director Livestock Production Larkana Dr. Asadullah Bhutto said that animals are also creatures that have feelings and suffer pain; therefore, treating them with compassion, responsibility, and better behavior is our collective responsibility.
He said that to ensure the health and welfare of animals, every individual in society must play their role, while livestock owners should provide animals with proper food, clean water, a safe environment, and timely medical facilities.
Dr. Asadullah Bhutto further said that the message ‘See the world through their eyes’ makes us realize that the needs and sufferings of animals should also be understood, and they should be treated in a way that reflects humanity, compassion, and responsibility. He said that the Livestock Department is fully fulfilling its responsibilities for the health, treatment, and welfare of animals.
During the event, speakers said that better care of animals not only brings improvement in their lives but also plays an important role in the overall welfare of livestock owners, farmers, and society. Participants were also made aware regarding keeping animals safe from diseases, timely treatment, proper food, and the provision of a clean and hygienic environment.
The speakers emphasized that to improve the lives of animals, government institutions, non-governmental organizations, civil society, and the public must jointly play their role, so that responsible and compassionate behavior toward animals may be promoted.
At the conclusion of the event and awareness rally, a commitment was expressed to publicize the message of World Animal Day and to make awareness activities for animal welfare more effective.