The Collaborative Veterinary Lab for Enzymes and Bio-additives Inaugurated at ABRII
The Collaborative Veterinary Lab for Enzymes and Bio-additives was officially inaugurated at the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran (ABRII). The ceremony coincided with the opening of the National Center for Providing Healthy and Authentic Primary Nuclei of Horticultural Plants and was attended by Dr. Gholamreza Golmohammadi, Deputy Minister and Head of the Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Organization (AREEO); Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi, Deputy Minister for Horticultural Affairs; and Dr. Alireza Rafieipour, Deputy Minister and Head of the Veterinary Organization of Iran.
In his speech, Dr. Rafieipour highlighted the critical role of protein in ensuring the country's food security, stating, "The Veterinary Organization is fully responsible for the animal protein sector, and we must maintain a high level of sensitivity toward our target audience, the consumers." He added, "Many of the items we once thought could only be secured through imports are now producible domestically, thanks to advancements in knowledge and technology."
Dr. Mohsen Mardi, Director General of ABRII, also spoke at the event, underscoring the significance of launching the Collaborative Veterinary Lab for Enzymes and Bio-additives. He described it as a crucial step toward enhancing the health and quality of animal products.
Dr. Mardi explained that the laboratory will focus on evaluating and ensuring the quality of biological additives used in feed for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture, positioning itself as a leading specialized center in this field. "One of the laboratory's core activities will be quality control of enzymes used in animal, poultry, and aquatic feed," he said.
Highlighting the vital role of enzymes in animal nutrition, Dr. Mardi added, "Enzymes play a key role in improving digestion and nutrient absorption. Ensuring their quality directly impacts the health and productivity of animals."
He also stressed the importance of monitoring the quality of biological additives, stating, "Quality control of biological additives is critical because the use of standardized, high-quality products not only guarantees animal health but also leads to the production of safe and high-quality animal products. This, in turn, enhances productivity, ensures consumer safety, and benefits producers economically."
In conclusion, Dr. Mardi emphasized that the laboratory's establishment aims to elevate the country's scientific and technical standards in the quality control of biological additives while supporting both producers and consumers of these products.