Phase 1 proved the Livestock Card works. Phase 2 makes it bigger and better in 2026 — more budget, more farmers, free vaccination, and the Connect Portal. Here is the full comparison of what changed and what stayed the same.
Detail
Information
Feature
Livestock Card Phase 1 vs Phase 2
Phase 1
Pilot — limited districts and farmers
Phase 2
Province-wide expansion in 2026
Year
2026
What Phase 1 Achieved
Phase 1 was the testing ground:
Thousands of farmers: First batch of cardholders got interest-free loans
Women included: Women cardholders grew from 90 to 1,107
Feed access: Registered dealers supplied quality wanda on credit
Lessons learned: Problems with SMS, collection and activation were fixed
Phase 1 proved farmers repay honestly and fatten animals successfully.
Enjoy new benefits: Free vaccination and portal access come with Phase 2
Contact Detail
Information
Helpline
0800-09211 (24/7, toll-free)
SMS
8070
Portal
plc.punjab.gov.pk
Department
Livestock & Dairy Development Department, Government of Punjab
Conclusion
Phase 2 is Phase 1 grown up — bigger, wider, and loaded with new benefits. If you missed Phase 1, this is your chance. If you joined Phase 1, re-register and enjoy free vaccination plus direct access to exporters.
FAQs
What is new in Livestock Card Phase 2?
Province-wide coverage, free FMD vaccination, the Livestock Connect Portal with 88 exporters, and full online registration.
Do Phase 1 farmers need to re-register?
Yes. Phase 2 registration is not automatic — apply fresh via 8070 or the portal.
Shahzad Sahil is the editor of plcpunjab.pk, covering Punjab government schemes including the Livestock Card, eligibility, registration and latest updates, with information verified from official sources for readers across Punjab.
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