About Us
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
WHO WE ARE
The Guyana Livestock Development Authority comprises a team of qualified, experienced and dedicated employees, governed by a Board of Directors who reports to the Hon. Minister of Agriculture. The administrative arm of the GLDA is headed by The Chief Executive Officer supported by Deputy Chief Executive Officer and other Heads of departments: The Animal Health Unit which integrates The Quarantine, Epidemiology, Animal Welfare and Traceability and the Veterinary Services Laboratory, The Animal Production Unit which includes ; Nutrition, Pasture Development, Swine, Poultry, Beef and Dairy Cattle, Small Ruminants, Duck Unit, Apiculture (Bee) Unit , Hatchery Services, Extension Services, Mon Repos Livestock Farm, Ebini Livestock Station, Genetic Improvement Unit, Research Department, Human Resource Department, Finance Department, Internal Audit Department and Monitoring and Evaluation Unit. The total staff complement is 250 employees stationed in 9 administrative regions of Guyana and official ports of entries.
The operations of the GLDA are strengthened through collaborations with regional and international partners such as: Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture IICA, Pan – American Health Organization PAHO/WHO, Food & Agriculture Organization FAO, Partner of the Americas, Caribbean Agriculture Health & Food Safety Authority CAHFSA, Caribbean Agriculture Research & Development Institute CARDI, CARICOM, OIE-WHO, other government Ministries and Agencies of the Ministry of Agriculture.
Animal Health Unit
The Quarantine, Epidemiology, Animal Welfare and Traceability and the Veterinary Services Laboratory
Animal Production Unit
Nutrition, Pasture Development, Swine, Poultry, Beef and Dairy Cattle, Small Ruminants, Duck Unit, Apiculture (Bee) Unit , Hatchery Services, Extension Services, Mon Repos Livestock Farm, Ebini Livestock Station
Genetic Improvement Unit
Research Department
Human Resource Department
Finance Department
Internal Audit Department
Monitoring and Evaluation Unit
Our past CEOs and Chairmen
Dr. Dindyal Permaul
Chief Executive Officer 2010-2015
Mr. Patrick DeGroot
Chairman- Board of Directors 2011-2012; 2015-2016
Dr. Colin James
Chairman Board of Directors- 2013-2015
Mr. Madanlall Ramraj
Chairman Board of Directors 2020-2023
Dr. Steve Surujbally
Chairman Board of Directors 2010-2011
Mr. Ricahrd Cumberbatcah
Chief Executive Officer 2015-2020
What we do
GLDA, s team supports the vision of reducing regional food imports by 25 % by 2025, as we purpose to ensure that our livestock industry thrives. GLDA provides the services of animal welfare, animal health, animal husbandry, animal nutrition, farmers’ knowledge, experience and education, genetics improvement, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, hatchery and laboratory Analysis, beekeeping, trade facilitation (imports and exports of wildlife and companion animals), import of meat and meat products and Agriculture/ animal extension.
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