Dhaka, June 29 -- Fisheries And Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter emphasized the animal health is essential for ensuring the nation's nutrition and food security.

She made the remarks this afternoon while speaking as the chief guest at the "Dean's Award and Orientation 2024" organized by the Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University auditorium.

The Adviser noted that diseases affecting livestock and poultry not only threaten animal resources but also put food security at risk. "Consuming meat from diseased animals can spread infections to humans. Therefore, no compromise can be made when it comes to protecting animal health," she said.

She further stated that the health of animals and huma...