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  "id": 14646446,
  "title": "Veterinary extension officers key to Malaysia’s food security, says deputy minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/veterinary-extension-officers-key-to-malaysias-food-security-says-14646446",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T07:59:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
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    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/15/veterinary-extension-officers-key-to-malaysias-food-security-says-deputy-minister/239216"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Chan Foong Hin highlighted the vital role veterinary extension officers play in Malaysia's food security. These officers help bridge the gap between government policies, the Department of Veterinary Services' expertise, and the farming community. The effectiveness of veterinary extension services should be measured by improvements on farms, including lower mortality rates, increased milk yields, and higher farmer incomes. Chan emphasized the importance of Scheduled Planned Visits and Gross Margin Analysis to evaluate interventions using concrete data and evidence. The 2026 Veterinary Extension Convention, themed \"Veterinary Extension: A Driver for Productivity and Food Security,\" brought together the department's director-general and other stakeholders. Malaysia currently imports 82.6% of its beef and buffalo meat and 90.7% of its goat and sheep meat. To address this dependency, the ministry aims to produce 50,000 metric tonnes of beef and buffalo meat domestically this year, with a self-sufficiency ratio (SSR) of 18%. The National Food Security Policy 2030 supports this goal by focusing on strengthening the livestock breeding industry and enhancing extension services. The ministry has launched three guidebooks on good animal husbandry practices for dairy cattle, goats, and sheep, and feedlot cattle. Chan also presented the Perak DVS with the Overall Champion award for Best Extension Services, recognizing their efforts in veterinary extension services.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA, Oct 15 — Veterinary extension officers play a crucial role in bridging government policies, the experti...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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