This book is a collection of case studies that capture the experiences of groups who have made a difference in their work on livestock with marginalized communities. These voices represent various agro-ecological zones in India.
This book is one of the outputs of ANTHRA’s research efforts spread over a decade.
This book is the outcome of a research project conducted in the years 1997 to 2000 by Anthra under the “Using Agricultural Diversity Research Award Programme . This book is divided in two parts .The first part describes the method of documentation and the major findings of Anthra’s research on traditional fodders, feeding and grazing … Continue reading “Sahyadrithil Chara Sampathi”
This book is in two volumes. Volume One guides the reader in participatory approaches to planning and monitoring livestock interventions with the community. It also discusses sound animal management practices essential for good health and production – for animal in the overall context of sustainable natural resource use. The final part of this volume discusses … Continue reading “Bank on Hooves: Your Companion to Holistic Animal Health”
This book is the outcome of extensive literature review done by ANTHRA in the field of veterinary medicine and is an attempt to trace the history of ethnoveterinary medicine in India.
Herbal treatment for diarrhoea Herbal medicine against fever in livestock Herbal medicines against mastitis Natural ways to manage bloat in livestock Natural ways to keep chickens healthy Herbal medicine against foot rot in livestock Managing fowl pox in poultry
The main theme of the conference is the important role of livestock in sustainable agriculture. A special focus is given to animal health issues. The goal is to identify main research and development needs for organic animal husbandry across the world
This paper looks at the so far undocumented maternal health needs and practices among women of semi-nomadic shepherd pastoral communities called Dhangars that migrate across the western Indian state of Maharashtra. The constant migration of these communities through remote areas where health services are scarce, poses particular challenges for women during pregnancy and childbirth.
This issue of Toran features livestock markets in India . At a time when livestock markets have become a much talked of issue this issue of Toran takes a quick tour through Maharastra’s colourful Livestock markets .
This discussion paper is the outcome of research studies , workshops , discussions and debates which were conducted over several years to better understand Pastoralism in India. This paper talks about perceptions on pastoralism , characteristics of pastoralism in India and has a set of recommendations . Several pastoralists , groups working with pastoralists, researchers … Continue reading “Pastoralism in India: the Warp and the Weft”
