We are deeply concerned about the growing divide between agriculture and livestock and one of our objectives in working with small farmers has been to revitalize the organic link between small-scale crop and livestock production.
The multifarious roles of women and girls in livestock rearing have historically been invisible and neglected in agricultural and veterinary research, in extension work, and in policy.
Animal-based food production systems are believed to have a negative impact on global warming and climate change.
We believe there is an artificial separation of livestock care and human medical care; livestock rearing communities do not necessarily view these as two separate streams.
Pastoralism, is an ancient production system of raising animals which continues to be practiced widely across the globe.
