Guyana Livestock Development Authority
Mission Statement: The Guyana Livestock Development Authority GLDA is a semi-autonomous agency under the Ministry of Agriculture established by Act No. 1 of 2010 and inaugurated January 2011. The mandate of GLDA is “to provide greater efficiency in the livestock and livestock product industry and to provide enhanced services in livestock husbandry, livestock health and research and to make provision for effective administration and regulation of trade, commerce and export of livestock or livestock product.”
Come Out And Be Part Of Our
First Honey Fest
Kindly note change of date, all attractions remains the same.
Come out and be apart of this exciting Fest!!!
Honey available at GSA.
Come out to GLDA’s Honey Fest and get yours.
DIWALI 2024
Happy Diwali to our Hindu brothers and sisters, may this Diwali brighten your lives and illuminate your righteous path.
From the Management & Staff of GLDA
GLDA at World Food Day 2024
Technical and Vocational Education and Training Expo and Cooking Competition 2024
World Rabies Day 2024
THEME: “Breaking Rabies Boundaries”
DATE: 28th September, 2024
Rabies is deemed as one of the most neglected tropical disease worldwide, Impacting billions globally. In Guyana, the effects of this disease is seen in parts of some of our administrative regions; Resulting, from vampire bat (D. Rotundus ) transmission to livestock , primarily cattle.
Today in observance of the 18th World Rabies Day, celebrated under the theme “Breaking Boundaries” we recognize the relationship between farmers and their Livestock; From an environmental perspective we also welcome the call for a unified front “One Health Approach” to sustainably address and eliminate this disease.
WHO Press Release
Activities conducted during the PAHO/PANAFTOSA Mission for the Control, Surveillance and Prophylaxis mission held in May 2024
HAPPY HERITAGE MONTH TO OUR INDIGENOUS BROTHERS AND SISTERS. OUR DETERMINATION, SUCCESS AND COMMITMENT HAS LED US TO BE PROUD PEOPLE OF THE FIRST OF THIS LAND. WE WILL CONTINUE TO UPLIFT AND ENHANCE EACH OTHER FOR OUR ONE GUYANA.
From the Management and staff of GLDA
Vacancy
Internal Auditor
The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) has been established as a semi-autonomous body on September 1, 2010, under the Ministry of Agriculture. It has as its remit the developmental of the Livestock Sector.
A vacancy exists for an Internal Auditor.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Level 2 ACCA or other equivalent Professional Accounting Qualification and at least 2 years experience in internal audit of a government agency and knowledge of Financial Management Information Systems and computerized databases
OR
A Bachelors Degree in Accountancy or related field from a recognized University and at least 3 years experience in internal audit of a government agency and knowledge of Financial Management Information Systems and computerized databases
OR
A Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent from a recognized University and at least 5 years’ experience in internal audit of a government agency and knowledge of Financial Management Information Systems and computerized databases
A competitive salary package is offered for the position, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Submission of Applications:
Applications along with a detailed resume´, which must include the names of two references, must be received no later than October 23, 2024 and must be addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Guyana Livestock Development Authority
‘Tract’ GLDA,
Agriculture Road,
Plantation Mon Repos,
East Coast Demerara
Electronic applications may be sent to this address: glda1910@gmail.com
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Message from the CEO
From the commencement of the Guyana Livestock Development Authority GLDA in 2010 to present there has been a positive evolution of our livestock industry. Major investments by government into the livestock sector facilitated the development of improved breeds of cattle, swine and sheep.
During the 2021 floods many of our livestock farmers suffered tremendous loss of revenue, infrastructure, cattle, livelihoods and ecosystems. The GLDA was tasked with rebuilding and resuscitating the industry. Financial assistance, and donation of stock materials were provided to farmers though the Government of Guyana. Breeding bulls were imported to revitalize our Bull Rotation Program, broilers and black giant chicks, duckling piglets, rams and feed stock were all distributed to those affected.
As a team, we work collaboratively in the best interest of our stakeholders as we provide guidance and expertise needed to ensure that the best choices are made to sustain livelihoods and to enable maximum returns on investments. We will continue to work holistically with our farmers to ensure that our livestock industry remains viable and ready to meet the growing demand of the extractive sectors with the production of improved quantity and quality meat and meat products.
H.E President Irfan Ali’s vision of 25 percent by 2025 is totally understood by the GLDA and we are more than ready to pledge our support in achieving this vision. while grappling the global effects of climate change the practices of our livestock farmers need to be revolutionized to ensure that our livestock industry becomes an exceptional prototype.
We have served diligently over the last 12 years and we look forward to continue collaboration with our farmers, government, stakeholders and staff to serve the livestock industry.
Dr. Dwight Walrond
CEO, GLDA
Projects
Ebini Livestock Farm
Ebini
Mon Repos Livestock Farm
Mon Repos, ECD