Small Ruminants
Herbal medicines not only cure but also build resistance against disease, says Jayaraman, a livestock healer in Village Vandipalayam, District Villupuram, Tamil Nadu
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.
[Small Ruminants]
[Ethno-veterinary Practices]
[Tamil Nadu]
Goat rearing is much more than just an additional source of income, observes Sebati Digal, Self Help Group paravet, Jargi village, District Kandhamal, Odisha
The response and respect I receive from villagers is very encouraging and I try to persuade as many women from other villages too to take up goat rearing. Goat rearing has not only been an additional source of income for most families here but has also created a strong bond among women members in the SHG”, says the smiling Sebati while she is busy taking notes from the goat rearing expert during the health camp at Pippali village.
Buck sale – a viable livelihood opportunity for youth in rural areas
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.
[Small Ruminants]
[Jamunapari]
[Maharashtra]
Community-led Initiatives for Conservation of the native Bhagli (Sonadi) Sheep, District Pali, Rajasthan – the story of Dharmaram Raika
Under the Breed Saviour Awards 2012, instituted by the National Bio-diversity Authority, the LIFE Network and the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Dharmaram has been awarded for his efforts to protect and conserve the Bhagli sheep breed.
[Sonadi sheep]
[Small Ruminants]
[Rajasthan]
Parwati Kanwar awarded the prestigious Golden Talent Award for her exceptional work in Village Amka, Thanagazi Block, Alwar (Rajasthan)
“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.
[Goats]
[Heifer International]
[Rajasthan]
[Small Ruminants]
[Pashu Sakhi]
[Health Care Services]
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