About BBAP: History and Objectives

History of the association

Built by breeders, backed by science

The Buffalo Breeders Association Punjab, Pakistan (BBAP) was established in 2009 to promote buffalo breeding, genetic improvement, and the socio-economic welfare of buffalo farmers throughout Punjab. It was formally registered in 2011 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, at Kasur.

It 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 Punjab Breeding Act, 2014 provided a legal framework for livestock breeding, animal identification, breed registration and genetic improvement, strengthening organised breeding programs and the Association's objectives.

Est. 2009Registered 2011 · Kasur, Punjab

Our journey

2009

The association is born

BBAP is founded to promote buffalo breeding, genetic improvement and farmer welfare throughout Punjab.

2011

Formal registration

Registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, at Kasur, Punjab.

2014

Punjab Breeding Act

The Provincial Assembly enacts a legal framework for breeding, animal identification, breed registration and genetic improvement.

Today

A national and global network

Working with BRI Pattoki, the International Buffalo Federation and the Asian Buffalo Association for Pakistan's livestock and dairy sector.

Partnerships

Research at home, reach abroad

BBAP works closely with the Buffalo Research Institute (BRI), Pattoki, under the Livestock & Dairy Development Department, Government of Punjab, taking part in research, breeder registration, milk production and beauty competitions, farmer training and awareness campaigns.

Internationally, it cooperates with the International Buffalo Federation (IBF) and the Asian Buffalo Association (ABA) for the exchange of scientific knowledge and networking in buffalo breeding and dairy development.

Today, BBAP continues to represent buffalo breeders by promoting scientific breeding practices and conserving valuable buffalo genetic resources.

Headquarters

The permanent headquarters of the Association is located at the Buffalo Research Institute, Pattoki, District Kasur.

A working office may be established jointly with an institution with similar objectives, only to optimise expenditure and after a signed agreement with detailed terms between both organisations.

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Aims and objectives

BBAP is a non-political body that believes in the unity, solidarity and integrity of Pakistan, with no affiliation to any political or religious organisation.

Promote education, research and extension activities in the Nili-Ravi Buffalo Breed Development Program.

Encourage collaboration among Nili-Ravi buffalo breeders.

Develop co-operation and co-ordination with Government & private institutions working for the welfare and advancement of the Nili-Ravi buffalo.

Work for the socio-economic uplift of Nili-Ravi buffalo breeders and look after their genuine interests.

Organise seminars, training workshops and conferences with Government and private institutions to update members' skills through information on modern husbandry practices.

Encourage, support and patronise breeders through Breed Melas (fairs) for grooming the inherent talent and traits of the Nili-Ravi buffalo.

Monitor national and provincial policies for buffalo breeding.

Provide a forum for problem analysis of Nili-Ravi breeders and develop linkages with Government and research institutions for solutions.

Assist breeders, and members in particular, with Performance Recording and monitor it to assure accuracy and transparency.

Develop the Nili-Ravi "Buffalo Breed Herd Book" for genetic improvement, with the Buffalo Research Institute, Pattoki.

Develop "The National Black Gold Club" of elite, high-milk-producing Nili-Ravi buffaloes through milk competitions at breeders' farms, with BRI Pattoki.

Monitor Government and private institutions dealing in Nili-Ravi breeding, Artificial Insemination / IVF and similar breed-improvement activities.

Develop and publish "Type Summaries" of Nili-Ravi breed characteristics through a linear scoring system, with BRI Pattoki.

Protect buffalo breeders from over-profiteering by manufacturers, suppliers and importers.

Make the voice of Pakistani buffalo breeders heard and promote interest in Nili-Ravi buffalo breeding.

Print, translate, publish and circulate books, periodicals, journals, brochures and other publications for breeders' awareness of their rights, and organise seminars, symposiums and lectures.

Seek cooperation with domestic breeders' rights associations to develop a common strategy and working platforms.

Provide a forum for researchers, scholars, specialists, experts, writers and thinkers for free intellectual interaction and consensus on indigenous breeds.

Work for human resource development, poverty alleviation, social and economic wellbeing, better health, social mobilisation, elimination of gender discrimination and a pollution-free environment, particularly in rural areas.

Appeal for and accept contributions, donations, grants and gifts from lawful sources and apply them to the objects of the Association.

Open and operate bank accounts in the name of the Association and issue cheques, bills and other instruments.

Acquire, improve, lease, exchange or dispose of movable or immovable property for the Association's objects — without undertaking real estate, housing schemes or substantial permanent trading.

Borrow or raise money, with or without security, for the purposes of the Association.

Pledge or mortgage the Association's assets and give guarantees for contracts, obligations or money borrowed by the Association.

Purchase, lease or acquire land and construct, maintain or alter buildings necessary for the Association's purposes.

Nominate delegates and advisors to represent the Association at conferences, government bodies and other gatherings.

Co-operate and exchange information with charitable trusts, societies, institutions and statutory authorities with similar objects.

Pay, from the Association's funds, the costs of its formation and registration.

Create, administer and manage funds, including an endowment fund, to promote the Association's objects.

Enter into agreements and contracts with organisations, institutions and individuals to carry out the Association's functions.

Take such actions as are considered necessary to raise the status or promote the efficiency of the Association.

Not claim patronage of any government or authority unless it has consented in writing.

Subscribers to the Memorandum and Articles remain members unless allowed by the Registrar to quit.

Comply with conditions imposed by the Registrar, Joint Stock Companies from time to time.

Not accept funds, grants or gifts from foreign sources without prior approval from the relevant public authorities.

Obtain any licences or approvals of public authorities required by law to carry out any particular object.

Generate the spirit of patriotism and inculcate democratic values among Nili-Ravi buffalo breeders.

Do all such things and welfare activities as are incidental or conducive to attaining these objects.

Working with national and global bodies

BRI

Buffalo Research Institute, Pattoki. Livestock & Dairy Development Dept., Government of Punjab.

IBF

International Buffalo Federation.

ABA

Asian Buffalo Association.

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