Punjab Govt Launches Free Animal Tagging Drive for Livestock Card Holders
The Government of Punjab has launched a province-wide Free Animal Tagging Drive for Livestock Card Holders This major step aims to digitally register and tag every livestock animal owned by registered farmers, ensuring traceability, better health monitoring, and disease control across the province.
This initiative aligns with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s Smart Agriculture Vision — empowering farmers and protecting livestock assets under the slogan: “Maveshi Mehfooz, Kisan Mehfooz” (Safe Livestock, Safe Farmers).
🏛️ Digital Revolution in Punjab Livestock Sector — Livestock Card Scheme 2025
Punjab’s livestock sector is a key driver of the province’s rural economy. To modernize it, the Punjab Livestock & Dairy Development Department (L&DD) has introduced the Livestock Card Scheme 2025, allowing digital registration and tagging of animals.
The card acts as an official record linking each animal to its owner, vaccination history, and eligibility for government subsidies and livestock insurance. The current phase focuses on assigning unique ear tags to all registered livestock.
🧾 Purpose of the Punjab Animal Tagging Drive 2025
The Animal Tagging Drive in Punjab serves several key purposes:
- Maintain up-to-date digital health records for all livestock.
- Enable disease control and epidemic response.
- Support livestock subsidy distribution with transparency.
- Prevent duplication and fraud in government programs.
- Facilitate data-driven livestock planning and exports.
Each animal gets a unique tag number — a digital CNIC for livestock — which can be scanned for instant data retrieval.
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📍 Implementation of Livestock Registration and Tagging in Punjab
The Livestock Registration Campaign is being rolled out across all districts of Punjab, providing free services for registered farmers.
Teams from the Punjab Livestock Department are visiting farms to tag animals at the farmers’ doorstep. The process includes digital recording through the department’s official mobile app, ensuring accuracy and security.
Farmers can call the 24/7 Livestock Helpline (08000-9211) for support, complaints, or information about their livestock tagging schedule.
👩🌾 Benefits of Punjab Livestock Card 2025 for Farmers
The Livestock Card 2025 provides multi-dimensional benefits to farmers and livestock owners:
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Free Tagging Service | Digital identity for each animal |
| Health Tracking | Complete vaccination and disease record |
| Eligibility for Subsidies | Easy access to Livestock schemes |
| Financial Inclusion | Future linkage with bank financing |
| Transparency | Prevents fraud and false claims |
| Smart Monitoring | Digital tracking for policy planning |
This initiative will enable the government to better manage veterinary programs and ensure “Safe Farmers, Safe Livestock.”
💉 Animal Health & Vaccination Monitoring through Tagging
The Punjab Animal Tagging Campaign also strengthens disease control. Each tagged animal’s vaccination history (e.g., Foot and Mouth Disease, Hemorrhagic Septicemia, Deworming, etc.) is digitally logged.
During tagging, veterinary officers perform:
- Physical health checks
- Deworming and vaccination
- Data entry into the Livestock Management System
This ensures that no disease outbreak goes unnoticed, promoting a healthy livestock ecosystem across Punjab.
🧠 Farmer Awareness & Livestock Training Programs
The Livestock Department is conducting awareness drives to guide farmers about the Livestock Card 2025 benefits and usage. Key awareness points include:
- Proper feeding, housing, and hygiene of livestock.
- Regular vaccination schedules.
- Importance of animal registration and digital tagging.
- Use of the Punjab Livestock Card for subsidies and loans.
Awareness messages are being shared through radio, TV, social media (@PunjabLivestock), and village-level meetings.
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💬 Officials’ Statements on the Animal Tagging Drive
Punjab’s Livestock Minister stated:
“Every animal in Punjab will now have a unique identity. This is not just registration; it’s a revolution for livestock welfare and farmer protection.”
The spokesperson of the Livestock Department said that the Livestock Tagging Punjab 2025 will cover millions of animals by year-end. This massive digital shift ensures better management, health coverage, and welfare.
🌍 Smart Punjab Vision — Digital Livestock & Dairy Development
Under Maryam Nawaz’s Digital Punjab initiative, the department plans to link livestock data with upcoming programs:
- Livestock Insurance and Subsidy Systems
- E-Vaccination Certificates
- Online Veterinary Consultation Portal
- Animal Productivity Tracking Dashboards
These initiatives reflect the broader “Smart Punjab” vision to make livestock farming efficient, traceable, and globally competitive.
📢 How to Register Animals under Punjab Livestock Card Scheme
To participate in the Animal Tagging Punjab 2025, farmers should follow these steps:
1️⃣ Register with Punjab Livestock Card through local offices.
2️⃣ Confirm your livestock count (cows, buffaloes, goats, etc.).
3️⃣ Wait for field teams to visit your farm.
4️⃣ Get your animals tagged and data recorded.
5️⃣ Collect your registration slip for verification.
You can also contact the Punjab Livestock Helpline 08000-9211 for immediate support or visit livestock.punjab.gov.pk.
🧭 Future Prospects of Livestock Registration Punjab
Experts believe this initiative will pave the way for:
- Disease-free animal production zones
- Livestock export certification systems
- AI-based health tracking for animals
- Financial empowerment of rural farmers
With accurate livestock data, Punjab can enhance meat, milk, and dairy exports and improve global market confidence in Pakistani livestock.
🤝 Public Awareness & Cooperation
Farmers are encouraged to cooperate with Livestock Department teams during field visits. The success of the Punjab Livestock Card Program 2025 depends on farmer participation and accurate data submission.
Local communities, veterinary associations, and NGOs are working alongside the government to reach every corner of Punjab.
📞 Punjab Livestock Department Contact Info
- Department: Livestock & Dairy Development Department, Punjab
- Helpline: 08000-9211 (24/7 active)
- Social Media: @PunjabLivestock | Facebook: Livestock Punjab
- Website: livestock.punjab.gov.pk
🧾 FAQs — People Also Ask about Punjab Livestock Card 2025:
Q1. What is Punjab Livestock Card 2025?
It’s a government-issued card that digitally links each farmer to their livestock, health records, and subsidy eligibility.
Q2. Is Animal Tagging Punjab free?
Yes, the tagging and registration service is completely free for all farmers under the scheme.
Q3. What is the benefit of livestock tagging?
It ensures disease control, transparency, and better access to government programs.
Q4. Which animals are covered under this drive?
Cows, buffaloes, goats, and sheep owned by registered farmers are being tagged.
Q5. How can I apply for Livestock Card registration?
Visit your local livestock office or call 08000-9211 to register for free.
🏁 Conclusion — Punjab Govt Launches Free Animal Tagging Drive for Livestock Card Holders
The Punjab Livestock Card 2025 and Free Animal Tagging Drive represent a historic step toward digital livestock governance. By protecting animals and empowering farmers, the Punjab government is setting a new benchmark for agricultural innovation and welfare. This initiative truly embodies “Digital Punjab — Empowered Farmers.”
