🇵🇰 Government of Pakistan · Ministry of National Food Security & Research
LDDB is Pakistan’s federal authority coordinating public and private sector efforts to transform livestock into a commercially viable, export-competitive, and food-secure industry.
12%
GDP Contribution
62.8%
Share of Agriculture GDP
35M+
Rural Farming Families
PKR 5,804B
Gross Value Added FY24
3.9%
Sector Growth Rate
About LDDB
Established under Section 42 of the Companies Ordinance, LDDB fast-tracks development in Pakistan’s most vital agricultural sub-sector. We bridge public policy with private enterprise, deploying technology, capital, and expertise across the entire livestock value chain.
From genetic improvement and disease control to supply chain modernization and farmer grants, LDDB drives measurable impact at national scale — transforming subsistence farming into commercially profitable ventures.
Our Vision
A commercially viable, export-ready sector ensuring food security and economic growth.
Our Mission
Accelerate livestock development through technology, policy, and public-private collaboration.
What We Do
Six strategic pillars driving transformation of Pakistan’s livestock economy.
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Dairy Production
Superior genetics, modern herd management, and feed science to increase dairy productivity nationally.
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Meat Production
Establishing feedlot farms to double carcass weight in 90–100 days and meet growing domestic beef demand.
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Disease Control
National-scale Foot & Mouth Disease control to protect herds and open pathways for livestock exports.
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Genetic Improvement
Sahiwal cattle and Nili-Ravi buffalo — world-class genetic assets — conserved and commercialized for national benefit.
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Reproductive Efficiency
Advanced reproductive technologies to increase calving rates, reduce calving intervals, and improve herd turnover.
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Supply Chain
Cold chains, processing infrastructure, and market linkages to reduce losses and increase farmer income.
PM’s Special Livestock Initiatives
LDDB leads implementation of: Save the Buffalo Calf, Calf Feedlot Fattening, Backyard Poultry, and Yak Development in Gilgit-Baltistan — targeting rural income generation and national food security.
Pakistan Livestock Sector at a Glance
Farmer Support
LDDB administers targeted grant programs for small and progressive farmers — covering equipment, breeding stock, farm infrastructure, and capacity building. Transparent multi-tier verification ensures grants reach genuine beneficiaries.
Industry Resources
Access our verified Livestock Service Providers directory, farm feasibility studies, dairy and beef business models, and the USAID-UVAS Pakistan Feedstuffs Database — a comprehensive resource for building a profitable livestock business.
Updates & Announcements
Get in Touch
For program inquiries, grant applications, collaboration proposals, or media requests, reach our team at LDDB Headquarters, Gate No. 2, NARC, Park Road, Islamabad.
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lddb.isb@gmail.com
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Phone
051-9255701-2
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Hours
Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
