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Herbal medicines not only cure but also build resistance against disease, says Jayaraman, a livestock healer in Village Vandipalayam, District Villupuram, Tamil Nadu
by ruchita — published Dec 28, 2015 — last modified Dec 28, 2015 12:42 PM — filed under: , ,
Jayaraman keeps in touch with veterinary doctors at the nearby animal husbandry centre located at a distance of thirteen kilometers from his village. “At times I receive a call from these doctors requesting information on the well being of village livestock. I also contact them for guidance.
Located in Stories / Small Ruminants
Small Ruminant Rearing – Sub-sector Overview and major challenges/ constraints
by ruchita — published May 29, 2015 — last modified May 29, 2015 11:11 AM — filed under: , ,
Around 70% of the goat and sheep in the country are reared by small and marginal farmers and landless households. While sheep rearing is most often the primary source of livelihood for shepherds, who often belong to distinct communities (for example the Raikas of Rajasthan, Dhangars of Maharashtra, Kurubas of Karnataka) goat rearing is a supplementary, support activity for other livelihoods, particularly agriculture. Sheep are reared in relatively larger herds (averaging 60-70) whereas goats are reared in smaller numbers (9-10). Goat rearing is also characterized by a greater involvement of women.
Located in Lessons Learnt / Small Ruminants
Peste des petits Ruminants (PPR) Control Programme
by ruchita — published Apr 15, 2015 — last modified Apr 15, 2015 04:58 PM — filed under: , ,
Buck sale – a viable livelihood opportunity for youth in rural areas
by ruchita — published Mar 12, 2015 — last modified Mar 12, 2015 07:58 PM — filed under: , ,
Recently Sandeep has expanded his enterprise to include the supply of goats of the Sirohi and Totapuri breed to interested buyers. The demand for these breeds is higher as they are sturdy, easily acclimatize to local conditions and gain weight even with minimal feeding.
Located in Stories / Small Ruminants
Grassroots Women Animal Health Workers Felicitated at the National Workshop on Strengthening Small Ruminant Based Livelihoods
by ruchita — published Mar 09, 2015 — last modified Mar 10, 2015 08:32 AM — filed under: , , , ,
It was a proud and cherished moment, not only for the Pashu Sakhis, but the countless individuals and organisations that are working to promote livestock-integrated rural livelihoods in remote rural areas, without access to veterinary hospitals, dispensaries, or qualified veterinarians in the vicinity.
Located in News
Empowering Women for Backyard Poultry and Goat Based Livelihood Improvement
by ruchita — published Jul 23, 2014 — last modified Jul 25, 2014 07:09 PM — filed under: , , , , , , , , ,
23 July 2014, Delhi, India - Ramilabehen, Surtibai, Tulshibai and thirty other women from 20 villages in two project clusters of SA PPLPP are undergoing an unexpected transformation, as they get groomed to be the champions of preventive and primary health care for backyard poultry and goats in their respective villages
Located in News
Pashu Sakhi Meeting Convened in Pratapgarh Tehsil of Thanagazhi Block, Alwar
by ruchita — published Apr 25, 2014 — last modified Jul 17, 2014 04:41 PM — filed under: , , , , ,
25 April 2014, Alwar, India - Twenty one Pashu Sakhis provide primary health care services to small and large ruminants in nearly 32 villages in the Pratapgarh Tehsil of Alwar district in Rajasthan. These services range from vaccination and de-worming to providing first aid and medication for diseases such as diarrhoea, common cold, fever, and bloated stomach.
Located in News
Baseline Assessment Study - Goat Rearing, Jhirniya Block, District Khargone, Madhya Pradesh
by ruchita — published Apr 02, 2014 — last modified May 04, 2016 11:50 AM — filed under: , , , ,
The design of the pilot initiative demonstrating an integrated approach to strengthen goat based livelihoods in a selected village cluster in the Jhirniya block of District Khargone in Madhya Pradeshis is based on the findings of a baseline assessment study on small ruminant rearing, undertaken in November – December 2013.
Located in Publications / Pilot Projects / Goat Rearing Pilot
Collective Action to Reduce Goat Mortality - A Case Study of interventions supported by PRADAN in District Kandhamal, Odisha
by ruchita — published Sep 23, 2013 — last modified May 04, 2016 11:49 AM — filed under: , ,
This case study is the result of field visits undertaken by SA PPLPP in District Kandhamal, Odisha, where PRADAN (Professional Assistance for Development Action) has supported goat based livelihood interventions in five of the fourteen gram panchayats of the Balliguda block.
Located in Publications / Case Studies / Small Ruminants
Collective Action to Reduce Goat Mortality - A Case Study of interventions supported by PRADAN in District Kandhamal, Odisha
by ruchita — published Sep 23, 2013 — last modified Mar 27, 2014 11:14 AM — filed under: , ,
This case study is the result of field visits undertaken by SA PPLPP in District Kandhamal, Odisha, where PRADAN (Professional Assistance for Development Action) has supported goat based livelihood interventions in five of the fourteen gram panchayats of the Balliguda block.
Located in Good Practices / Small Ruminants
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