Lahore, January 13, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Department of Dairy Technology of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore in collaboration with Livestock and Dairy Development Department Punjab (L and DD) under the project of ‘Capacity Building of dairy farmers and industry stakeholders on milk value chain’ organised concluding ceremony of five days hands-on training on cheese making.
Chairman Department of Parasitology Prof Dr Kamran Ashraf and Director General Research Livestock Department Dr Sajjad co-chaired the concluding ceremony of training and distributed certificates among participants while Project Director Dr Muhammad Junaid and 25 participants/professionals from public and private sectors including dairy farmers, veterinary officers, dieticians and consultants were present.
During five days training experts imparted theoretical, practical knowledge, techniques and skills to participant regarding food safety management systems in dairy industry, introduction of cheese and role of pasteurization in cheese production, practical demonstration and production of soft, hard and artisan cheese, nutritional facts and health benefits of cheese, fostering entrepreneurship through business incubation, industry analysis, market strategy, promotion and advertisement of cheese variants etc.
Earlier, Prof Dr Kauser Abdullah Malik paid a visit to recently establish Genomic Centre of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore. Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad welcomed the delegate and briefed about the establishment of Genomic Centre in Parasitology Department under HEC Pakistan’s funding in GCF-273. Chairman Department of Parasitology Prof Dr Kamran Ashraf, Principal Investigator Prof Dr Imran Rashid and Dr Haroon Akbar were also present on the occasion. Prof Kauser visited the Genomic Centre of Parasitology and appreciated the team of Prof Imran working under the leadership of Prof Dr Nasim Ahmad and Prof Dr Kamran Ashraf.
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