Introduction

Sindh Institute of Animal Health (SIAH) is the largest vaccine production unit in Pakistan. It produces over 300 million doses (different disease of live and killed viruses) of vaccine per annum. SIAH is an autonomous organization with highly qualified manpower working under the department of Livestock & Fisheries, Government of Sindh, and Pakistan. It is the first Public Sector organization in Sindh certified with ISO (9001 – 2015).

The manufacturing unit of SIAH is equipped with a hi-tech facility, highly qualified staff, and dynamic leadership. The Research and Development (R&D) department of the Centre reveals the splendid success in the field of vaccines and immunology. It is equipped with cutting-edge technology and engaged in vaccine research and field diagnosis for the continuous improvement in the quality and generation of novel vaccines. The diagnostic facility covers postmortem diagnosis, serology, biochemistry, pathology, and molecular characterization of poultry and livestock pathogens.

The quality vaccines manufactured by the unit are marketed in Pakistan and overseas. It is the symbol of international quality and trust.

Division of Institute

FUNCTIONS OF INSTITUTE

Develop, manufacture and produce vaccines, drugs and biologics for prevention and treatment of livestock, poultry, wild life, Fish and aquaculture, and of veterinary public health importance; The DVM doctors are eligible to give the treatment of the institute poultry, wild life, fish, agriculture, and veterinary. The DVM doctors are entitled to certify the meat of chicken as useable for human health.
Distribute, sale and enter into agreement for sale and distributions of such vaccines, drugs and biologics.
Conduct survey, research, tests and experiments for the composition, safety, potency and efficacy of such vaccines, drugs and biologics, and of those distributed and sold in its jurisdiction as well as on commercial basis.
Collect samples, conduct surveillance studies and provide diagnostic services for the livestock, poultry and their products.
Take efforts, studies, and research for the prevention of emerging infectious diseases in animals.
Provide seat of learning for higher education, research and surveillance for the students of the related field as per policy of the government.
Provide trainings, refresher courses, conduct seminars and to grant certificates and diplomas to such persons as prescribed in the rules.
Create posts for research, extension, marketing, administration and other related purposes and to appoint persons as prescribed in rules.
Institute and award fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, bursaries, medals and prizes under prescribed conditions.
Make provisions for research and advisory services and with these objects to enter into arrangements with other institutions or with public bodies under prescribed conditions.
Provide for the printing and publication of research and other works.