South Asia Pro-Poor Livestock Policy Programme

Willow Silage: An Alternative to Winter Fodder: by ruchita — published Jul 27, 2009 — last modified Dec 10, 2013 06:10 PM — filed under: Common Property Resources – Smallholder Livestock Rearing, Willow Silage, Bhutan, Winter Fodder
This Potential Good Practice Note documents the practice of growing willow and ensiling willow twigs and leaves as an alternative winder fodder in the mountainous regions of Bhutan. The technique of silage making is simple, affordable, replicable and user friendly.
Located in Good Practices / Common Property Resources - Livestock
Promoting a Productive and Sustainable Fodder Programme: Oats as a Potential High Altitude Winter Fodder Crop: by ruchita — published Oct 13, 2009 — last modified Dec 10, 2013 03:41 PM — filed under: Common Property Resources – Smallholder Livestock Rearing, Oats, Bhutan, Winter Fodder
The note documents how this fodder promotion program benefited alpine communities and the support provided by way of leasing land and assistance for fencing material. These initiatives contributed positively to sustaining yak herds in the alpine regions.
Located in Good Practices / Common Property Resources - Livestock
Replicating the practice of willow silage as winter fodder to reduce the need for grazing livestock, and lead to forest regeneration: by ruchita — published Nov 18, 2009 — last modified Jan 31, 2014 09:54 PM — filed under: Bhutan, Winter Fodder, Willow Silage
Presently the practice of making willow silage in Bhutan is prevalent only in the temperate region where the average minimum temperature during the winter season does not go below -20C. The silage does not freeze at this temperature.
Located in Information Hub / CPR Livestock / Queries
Oats - A Source of Fodder supporting Livelihoods of Mountain Communities: by ruchita — published Oct 22, 2009 — last modified Jan 21, 2014 03:26 PM — filed under: Oats, Common Property Resources, Feed and Fodder, Bhutan, Winter Fodder
The increased availability of fodder, particularly during the harsh winter months, has led to a reduction in mortality in Am Kasang's yak herd from 10 to 3 per year. Earlier most of the weak animals and calves died due to starvation during the cold winter months when the area was covered with snow. Her herd size has increased from 80 to 120 in the current year (2009). She credits the Department’s Fodder development programme for this positive change.
Located in Stories / CPR Livestock
Willow Silage: An Alternative to Winter Fodder: by ruchita — published Jul 27, 2009 — last modified May 04, 2016 11:49 AM — filed under: Common Property Resources – Smallholder Livestock Rearing, Willow Silage, Bhutan, Winter Fodder
This Potential Good Practice Note documents the practice of growing willow and ensiling willow twigs and leaves as an alternative winder fodder in the mountainous regions of Bhutan. The technique of silage making is simple, affordable, replicable and user friendly.
Located in Publications / Good Practice Notes / Briefs / CPR Livestock
Promoting a Productive and Sustainable Fodder Programme: Oats as a Potential High Altitude Winter Fodder Crop: by ruchita — published Oct 13, 2009 — last modified May 04, 2016 11:49 AM — filed under: Common Property Resources – Smallholder Livestock Rearing, Oats, Bhutan, Winter Fodder
The note documents how this fodder promotion program benefited alpine communities and the support provided by way of leasing land and assistance for fencing material. These initiatives contributed positively to sustaining yak herds in the alpine regions.
Located in Publications / Good Practice Notes / Briefs / CPR Livestock

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