PhD scholar has proved in her research that many countries, including Pakistan, do not have the required amount of selenium in their soil, due to which cattle suffer from malnutrition related diseases.
Tando Jam: Ms. Saba Parveen Samo, a Scholar, Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Sindh Agriculture University, Tando Jam, has completed her PhD by researching the nutritional requirements of goats.
On completing her dissertation, Saba Parveen Samo was awarded PhD degree, at a brief ceremony held at the Vice Chancellor’s Secretariat on Friday, where she presented her theses to Vice Chancellor Dr. Fateh Marri.
On this occasion, Dr. Fateh Marri said that livestock has a very important role in agriculture, and now it has become an industry, therefore more research is needed in this field. “It is good sign that our daughters are also interested in veterinary sciences sector. The female PhD scholars can play vital role in the field, as women all over the country, including Sindh are directly affiliated with livestock at their home.”
“The women experts can help rural women to protect their livestock from diseases, nutritional needs of animals and financial gain through milk, butter, yogurt and dairy products,” he added.
PhD scholar Ms. Saba Parveen Samo has proved in her research that many countries, including Pakistan, do not have the required amount of selenium in their soil, due to which cattle suffer from malnutrition related diseases. There is even dearth of selenium in animal’s fodder, due to this fact animal milk or meat does not provide the required selenium for human physical development, and they also suffer from malnutrition, so the selenium should be included in the nutritional requirement,
According to research, selenium is a mineral element; both organic and inorganic species must be used in animal feed, both of which have a positive effect on the anatomy of animals.
Dr. Syed Ghiyasuddin Shah Rashdi, Dean, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Dr. Mubeen Lodhi, Director Advanced Studies, Dr. Moolchand Malhi, PhD Supervisor, Dr. Saeed Ahmed Soomro, Dr. Syed Atta Shah and the father of the student, former Professor Dr. Muhammad Uris Samo were also present. (PR)
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