Livestock
The Livestock sector in Sarpang Dzongkhag plays a vital role in enhancing rural livelihoods and food security. With a largely agrarian population, livestock farming provides a reliable source of income, nutrition, and employment for many households. The dzongkhag supports a wide range of livestock development programs including dairy, poultry, piggery, and goat farming.
Background
In addition to economic benefits, the sector contributes significantly to national food self-sufficiency goals. With the growing demand for animal products, the dzongkhag continues to encourage semi-commercial and commercial farming practices. Efforts are being made to control animal diseases through vaccination campaigns and regular health check-ups. The livestock sector also aligns with climate-resilient farming practices, integrating pasture management and waste recycling systems. As part of integrated farming systems, livestock is essential to sustainable rural development in Sarpang, providing synergy with agriculture and ensuring holistic growth in the dzongkhag’s rural economy.
Mandates
- To plan, coordinate and implement the livestock production and animal health activities as per the policies, strategies and guidelines of the Dzongkhag
- To develop the capacity of rural community and extension personnel.
- Mobilize resources for implementation of livestock development activities in the Dzongkhag.
- Build and enhance human resource capacity of all levels for efficient service delivery
- Encourage youths and private sector involvement in livestock enterprise development.
Survey & Land Record Sector – Sarpang Dzongkhag
| No. of Staff | 10 |
|---|---|
| Male Staff | 8 |
| Female Staff | 2 |
Livestock Production Data – Sarpang Dzongkhag (2018–2021)
| Sl. No | Commodity | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milk (MT) | 2576 | 2833 | 3558 | 4423 |
| 2 | Eggs (Million) | 28 | 28.6 | 48 | 38 |
| 3 | Chicken (MT) | 304 | 312 | 375 | 476 |
| 4 | Pork (MT) | 262 | 268 | 252 | 227 |
| 5 | Fish (MT) | 69 | 73 | 99 | 101 |
| 6 | Chevon (MT) | 48 | 52 | 71 | 57 |
| 7 | Honey (MT) | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13.1 |
Animal Population – Sarpang Dzongkhag
| Animal Type | Breed | Total Population | Milking / Egg Laying |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey | Total | 11,980 | 3,283 (Milking) |
| Milking | 3,283 | ||
| Brown Swiss | Total | 12 | 5 (Milking) |
| Milking | 5 | ||
| Local Cattle | Total | 7,566 | 1,746 (Milking) |
| Milking | 1,746 | ||
| Layers | Total | 199,296 | 181,544 (Egg Laying) |
| Egg Laying | 181,544 | ||
| Broiler | 91,409 | ||
| Pigs | — | 4,347 | |
| Cat | — | 2,591 | |
| Dog | — | 1,826 | |
| Goat | — | 6,076 | |
| Sheep | — | 646 | |
| Horse | — | 131 | |
| Turkey | — | 22 | |
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| A. Poultry Layers | |
|---|---|
| I. No of poultry backyard farms | 120 |
| II. No of poultry commercial farms | 196 |
| III. No of poultry layers' groups |
1. Informal: 00 2. Registered: 01 |
| IV. No. of layers cooperatives | 01 |
| B. Broilers | |
| I. No of broiler backyard farms | 00 |
| II. No. of broiler commercial farms | 83 |
| III. No of broiler groups |
1. Informal: 00 2. Registered: 01 |
| IV. No. of broiler cooperatives | 01 |
| C. Piggery | |
| I. No of piggery backyard farms | 196 |
| II. No. of piggery commercial farms | 117 |
| III. No. of piggery groups |
1. Informal: 00 2. Registered: 01 |
| IV. No. of piggery cooperatives | 01 |
| V. No. of Households (HHs) with functional biogas | 756 |
Fishery and Dairy Farms – Sarpang Dzongkhag
| D. Fishery | |
|---|---|
| I. No. of fishery backyard farms | 23 |
| II. No. of fishery commercial farms | 64 |
| III. Total fishery ponds area (sq. meters) | 53,155 |
| IV. Production capacity (MT/year) | 101 |
| V. No. of fishery groups |
1. Informal: 02 2. Registered: 02 |
| VI. No. of fishery cooperatives | 00 |
| E. Dairy | |
| I. No. of dairy backyard farms | 1684 |
| II. No. of dairy commercial farms | 200 |
| III. No. of dairy groups |
1. Informal: 02 2. Registered: 02 |
| IV. No. of dairy cooperatives | 00 |
Note: Information as of 06/09/2024
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Livestock Extension Supervisor
Dhan Maya Gurung
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Sr. Livestock Health Supervisor
Dorji Rinchen
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Hem Raj Subedi
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Lal Bdr. Gurung
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Principal Livestock Officer
Naina Singh Tamang
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Sr. Livestock Production Officer
Samten Nidup
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Sangay Dorji
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Sangay Lhendup
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Sangay Tshewang
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Shekharpa
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Silas Dhital
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Singye Wangchuk
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Sonam Tobgay
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Thinley Tobgay
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Thukten Chophel
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