EOI: Establish 07 Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Free Compartments — Livestock & Dairy Development Department, Punjab

The Livestock & Dairy Development Department (L&DD), Government of Punjab invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from private livestock farm owners for establishment of 07 FMD-free compartments in Punjab during 2026-27 under the ADP scheme “CM Punjab: Progressive Control of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Punjab”. Successful applicants will receive government support for vaccination and animal tagging during the project gestation period (up to June 2028).

Minimum Eligibility Criteria (Knock-down):

- Gated boundary wall with bio-security measures at the entrance.
- Separate quarantine unit for new or sick animals located at a minimum of 500 meters from the main shed(s).
- Minimum herd size of 300 large animals (cattle/buffalo).
- Proper animal housing facilities with adequately ventilated sheds.

Application & Documentation Requirements:

Applicants must submit applications against a valid CNIC along with certified copies of land ownership/lease records and documented proof of farm infrastructure (including quarantine unit, boundary wall, and herd size). Complete EOI documents, application form, and evaluation criteria can be downloaded from the departmental website or obtained from the Director General (Ext) office.

Terms & Conditions (key points):

- Applications not meeting the knock-down criteria will be rejected without further processing.
- Farm owners must submit written consent on judicial paper to maintain the buffer zone and continue disease control measures for up to five years following compartment notification.
- Farm owners are responsible for implementing required interventions on their farms and submitting business plans (e.g., meat/milk processing, value addition, export of livestock products) where applicable.
- The department reserves the right to reject any or all applications without reason. Final notification of compartments will follow a comprehensive survey and external evaluation under the Punjab Animal Health Act, 2019.

How to Apply: Download the EOI package from https://livestock.punjab.gov.pk/ or collect it from the Director General (Ext) office. Submit completed application and supporting documents to the Office of Director General (Extension), L&DD Punjab, Livestock Complex, 16-Cooper Road, Lahore by 2026-06-22.