SEREMBAN, April 15 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&NHB) has marked a milestone with its first batch of 2,500 dairy heifers from Chile to its integrated dairy farm in Gemas, Negeri Sembilan.
F&NHB chief executive officer Lim Yew Hoe said the arrival of the heifers marked the country’s largest single importation of breeding cattle, paving the way for Malaysia’s dairy future.
“This also signifies Malaysia’s inaugural cattle import from Chile.
“These Chilean Holstein cattle have been 100 per cent genomically tested and have a Genomic Total Performance Index (GTPI) that is on par with the performance standards of the heifers we had originally planned to import from the United States,” he said in a statement today.
The cattle were shipped from Santiago, Chile, using a livestock carrier. They underwent a carefully planned voyage and arrived at Pasir Gudang Port, from where they were transferred to the farm within three days.
F&NHB managing director of agriculture and dairy farming Dr Yap Peng Kang said throughout the journey, the cattle were under the care of specialised livestock handlers who ensured the animals’ well-being by monitoring their health, nutrition, and comfort onboard.
“The vessel was fitted with the recommended levels of ventilation and an ample supply of feed and water to minimise stress and maintain optimal transit conditions,” he said.
Yap also expressed gratitude to the authorities involved, including the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, the Royal Malaysian Police, Johor Port Bhd, the Department of Veterinary, and the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services, for their contributions in ensuring a smooth and secure importation process.
“The cattle are housed within F&N AgriValley in state-of-the-art barns equipped with an intelligent environmental control system to provide optimum comfort,” Yap said.
Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun visited the F&N AgriValley on April 11.
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