The BBAPP is a Scientific Association born in 2009
History of Association
History of the Buffalo Breeders Association Punjab, Pakistan
The Buffalo Breeders Association Punjab, Pakistan (BBAP) was established in 2009 with the mission of promoting buffalo breeding, genetic improvement, and the socio-economic welfare of buffalo farmers throughout Punjab. The Association was formally registered in 2011 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, at Kasur, Punjab, Pakistan.
The Association was founded to bring together buffalo breeders, livestock experts, researchers, and dairy farmers to promote the conservation, improvement, and sustainable development of Pakistan’s indigenous buffalo breeds, particularly the world-renowned Nili-Ravi buffalo.
The enactment of the Punjab Breeding Act, 2014 by the Provincial Assembly of Punjab provided a comprehensive legal framework for livestock breeding, animal identification, breed registration, and genetic improvement. This legislation strengthened organized breeding programs and supported the objectives of the Buffalo Breeders Association.
The Association maintains close collaboration with the Buffalo Research Institute (BRI), Pattoki, operating under the Livestock & Dairy Development Department, Government of Punjab. Through this partnership, BBAP participates in research, breeder registration, milk production competitions, buffalo beauty competitions, farmer training, awareness campaigns, and the promotion of modern breeding technologies.
At the international level, the Buffalo Breeders Association Punjab has developed close cooperation with the International Buffalo Federation (IBF) and the Asian Buffalo Association (ABA), promoting the exchange of scientific knowledge, international networking, and cooperation in buffalo breeding and dairy development.
The Association is also registered with LBSA (please insert the full official name of the organization if different) in accordance with its applicable registration requirements.
Today, the Buffalo Breeders Association Punjab, Pakistan, continues to serve as a leading organization representing buffalo breeders by promoting scientific breeding practices, conserving valuable buffalo genetic resources, strengthening collaboration with national and international organizations, and contributing to the sustainable development of Pakistan’s livestock and dairy sector.
The activities of “the Association”, its affairs or functions shall comprise of achieving the objectives mentioned in the Memorandum and include undertaking of all or any of the several objects, and any act, deed or thing done in pursuance, authorized by the Memorandum of The Association, and can be commenced immediately after incorporation of “The Association” as the Central Executive Council may think fit.
HEADQUARTERS.
The permanent headquarters of the association shall be located at “Buffalo Research Institute, Pattoki District Kasur”. However, working office of theassociation may be established jointly with the organization/institution contain similar objectives. This practice would be happened only for optimization of expenditure,butbeforeinitiatingsuchactivityanagreementwithdetailedtermsand conditions must be developed and signed by the authorized officials of both the organizations.