Pasang BidaPasang Bida works at the National Nucleus Pig Breeding Centre, Department of Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Royal Government of Bhutan. The National Nucleus Pig Breeding Center (NNPBC), Yusipang, functions as a nucleus farm and maitains breeding stock to sustain pig breeding in the country. The Department of Livestock is the principal coordinator and apex body for livestock production in Bhutan and recently gave priority to increase both pig population and pork production in the country. Previously, Pasang was based at the National Centre for Animal Health (NCAH) and was the primary counterpart for Dr Susan Cork during her sabbatical project reviewing the veterinary diagnostic system in Bhutan in 2014. Pasang and Dr Cork travelled extensively across Bhutan during this time and gained much first-hand experience of the agriculture and food in different regions. Pasang, with her NCAH colleagues, is familiar with all regions of Bhutan and has developed an extensive network across rural communities in the North, South, East, West and Centre of the country. She also has connections and experience in other aspects of agriculture across Bhutan and within the Ministry. Read More Read Less