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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
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
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
Parwati Kanwar awarded the prestigious Golden Talent Award for her exceptional work in Village Amka, Thanagazi Block, Alwar (Rajasthan)
by ruchita — published Nov 17, 2011 — last modified Jul 17, 2014 07:34 PM — filed under: , , , , ,
“Social taboos and customs that prevented women from standing equal to men are vanishing gradually. Today not only women but even men consult me on important matters", says a proud goat rearer, Parwati Kanwar after being awarded the prestigious Golden Talent Award by Heifer International.
Located in Stories / Small Ruminants
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
Peste des petits Ruminants (PPR) Control Programme
by ruchita — published Apr 15, 2015 — last modified Apr 15, 2015 04:58 PM — filed under: , ,
Small Ruminant Rearing - Breed Conservation and Genetic Improvement
by ruchita — published Dec 05, 2012 — last modified Jan 16, 2014 07:11 PM — filed under: ,
The report documents approaches, interventions and good practices related to small ruminant breed conservation and improvement in India, and their impact on the livelihoods of smallholder livestock rearers. The documented approaches include promotion of indigenous breeds, traditional systems for sharing small ruminant assets and cross-breeding programmes.
Located in Good Practices / Small Ruminants
Small Ruminant Rearing - Breed Conservation and Genetic Improvement
by ruchita — published Dec 05, 2012 — last modified May 04, 2016 11:50 AM — filed under: ,
The report documents approaches, interventions and good practices related to small ruminant breed conservation and improvement in India, and their impact on the livelihoods of smallholder livestock rearers. The documented approaches include promotion of indigenous breeds, traditional systems for sharing small ruminant assets and cross-breeding programmes.
Located in Publications / Sector Studies / 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
SMS for Good Shepherding – Providing Information When and Where it is needed
by ruchita — published Aug 07, 2012 — last modified Jan 16, 2014 05:16 PM — filed under: , , ,
Anthra is a non-profit organization working primarily on issues of livestock development in the wider context of sustainable natural resource use. Its focus areas are livestock production and farming systems, crops and fodder varieties, livestock and plant genetic resources, medicinal plants and health care traditions, land and water use and the protection, documentation and sharing of indigenous knowledge. Anthra primarily works with small and marginal farmers – dalits, adivasis, pastoralists, and particularly with women from these marginalized communities.
Located in Good Practices / Small Ruminants
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