Author: GALVmed, CARI
Year: 2017
About this Publication:
To be able to deliver livestock health products and services to smallholder poultry farmers in India, it is imperative to understand the context in which this sector operates, the challenges it faces and role of research organizations like Central Avian Research Institute (CARI) in promoting the smallholder poultry sector. The Goal of the workshop was to increase mutual understanding and appreciation of challenges and opportunities in smallholder poultry production especially related to effective delivery of livestock health products and services in India and to jointly identify best practice and share experiences that are beneficial to individuals/state in order to improve delivery of livestock health product and services for increasing productivity. Objectives of the workshop were: i) To showcase smallholder poultry as viable a livelihood option ii) To review major health Issues and policies in small holder poultry (SHP) iii) To deliberate upon prophylaxis and vaccination regime suitable for SHP Expected outcomes: i) Increased awareness of small holder poultry as livelihood and food security option ii) Clarity on major health issues and ways to combat them especially Newcastle disease iii) Recommendations for appropriate health policy supporting small holder poultry
Grant: PLSHL2
Subject Areas: Policy and Advocacy
Diseases: Newcastle Disease
Keywords:
India, Newcastle Disease, Policy, South Asia, poultry production, poultry production challenges, poultry production opportunities, smallholder poultry production
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