Livestock is an important sector in Pakistan’s economy and contributes about 11.9 percent in the GDP of Pakistan. Livestock sector is considered to be a net source of invariable income for rural and middle grade agri-business holders.  Moreover it can play a major role in poverty alleviation in rural areas of Pakistan. Livestock sector contributed about 55.4 percent in year 2012-13 in the agriculture sector as compared to the 55.3 percent in year 2011-12.