Bangladesh called for scaling up the production of livestock vaccines

Currently, Bangladesh covers 85 percent of its demand for vaccines for livestock through imports. According to State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salahuddin Tuku, the country needs to strengthen its capacity in this area through research and innovation. He made this statement as the chief guest at the opening ceremony of the Annual Research Seminar 2026 at the Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI).

The Minister noted the contribution of BLRI scientists, whose development of new technologies for livestock production positively impacts the country's economy. The event also emphasized the need to stop the inappropriate and haphazard application of antibiotics in livestock farming, as this poses a serious threat to public health.

Combating antimicrobial resistance requires increased attention. The rational use of antibiotics will help protect human health and reduce production costs for livestock products. Sultan Salahuddin Tuku pointed out the need to organize additional training and motivational programs to help stop the indiscriminate application of antibiotics by small-scale farmers.

In addition, the Minister praised the activities of BLRI, mentioning that the institute has already transferred two vaccines to the Department of Livestock Services. He expressed confidence that this will accelerate further work on introducing innovations in the field of vaccines and technology transfer.