Umnugobi, Mongolia – Oyu Tolgoi is implementing many projects and programmes in cooperation with local community herders. One of them is the 'Pastureland management programme' being implemented by the Regional Development and Social Performance Department. Within the framework of this programme, work is being undertaken to conduct veterinary checkups of animal health and ensure the sanitary conditions of livestock in Khanbogd soum of Umnugovi aimag. The scheme is also identifying the prevalence of animal diseases.
The purpose of this work is to determine the current conditions of livestock in the area around the mine and to contribute to improvements in animal health. We asked Ts.Ulziibuyan, veterinarian of 'Sonor' veterinary clinic, part of the 'Key to Business success' NGO about the progress of this work. She said: “Currently we have conducted veterinary checkups of over ten thousand animals belonging to 40 households. We also took samples from animals for laboratory analysis. Soum veterinarians and herders are actively participating in this work and the soum Veterinary and breeding unit is also providing support.”
It is planned that veterinary checkups will be conducted on the livestock of some 130 households as part of this programme.
Animal husbandry accounts for 70 per cent of agricultural output in our country so ensuring sanitary conditions of livestock is crucial for both the improvement of the quality of livestock products and for ensuring food safety. In order to develop a productive and market oriented livestock sector, the creation of healthy and sanitary conditions for livestock and monitoring their health is essential. Oyu Tolgoi’s Livestock animal health project is an important part of making improvements in this area.
About Oyu Tolgoi LLC (http://ot.mn/en)
Oyu Tolgoi LLC, Mongolia's largest copper and gold mining company, is a strategic partnership between the Government of Mongolia, Turquoise Hill Resources and Rio Tinto. Located in the Umnugobi, Oyu Tolgoi has commissioned Concentrator plant in December, 2012 and commenced shipments of copper concentrate in July of 2013. As the biggest single investment in Mongolian history, Oyu Tolgoi already is a major driver of the country’s economy.
Oyu Tolgoi is managed by Rio Tinto, which is investing global expertise and cutting-edge technology to help develop Mongolia’s mining industry and ensure Oyu Tolgoi is one of the world’s most advanced mines. Oyu Tolgoi is developing a nationwide vocational training programme, regional infrastructure, and is committed to ensuring more than 90 per cent Mongolian national employment and a strong Mongolian supplier base. These programmes will help drive economic growth for generations to come.
Oyu Tolgoi’s core commitment is to a safe work place and setting a new standard in environmental care.
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