6. The functions of the Institute shall be- (a) to identify and solve the basic livestock problems of the country through research; (b) to develop suitable method for quick diagnosis and treatment of various livestock diseases; (c) to study epidemiology on the existing situation of various bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic diseases and their pathogenic effects on the productivity of animals; (d) to study immunological characteristic of various organism of important diseases of livestock and poultry and to develop appropriate technology for production of suitable biologics; (e) to develop suitable breed of livestock for increasing production of milk, meat and drought powers and poultry for eggs and meat; (f) to develop methods for improving production and preservation of fodder and feeds, and for better utilisation of agricultural by-products, wastes and non-conventional foodstuff for improving livestock production; (g) to improve management practices that will ensure better health and production of animals and birds; (h) to evaluate indigenous herbs and shrubs and explore the possibility of their use as drugs in livestock treatment; (i) to identify poisonous plants and their effects on animal health and their remedy; (j) to develop improved methods for collection, processing and storage of livestock products that will reduce spoilage and improve storage quality; (k) to assess the production cost of components of various livestock and their products; (l) to identify marketing problems of livestock and their products and develop suitable system for grading and marketing of livestock products; (m) to improve livestock production technology; (n) to disseminate information regarding research of livestock to the farmers; (o) to organise seminar, symposium and workshop on problems of national importance in the field of livestock; (p) to publish annual reports of the activities of the Institute; and (q) to perform such other functions as may be necessary for the purposes of this Ordinance.