Protecting Livestock. Improving Human Lives

Sustainable Distribution of Newcastle Disease (ND) Vaccine as a Way to Control ND and Improve Poor Livestock Keepers Livelihoods in India (Mayurbhanj)

Author: GALVmed, BMPCS

Year: 2013

About this Publication:

A Pilot Project on control of Newcastle Disease was implemented by Bhodal Milk Producers Cooperative Society (BMPCS) and GALVmed in two blocks (Morada and Rasgovindpur) of Mayurbhanj district. The objective of the project was to establish a sustainable backyard poultry vaccination network through a cadre of Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs) for delivery of services at the farmers’ doorstep. This document details this project and its outcomes.

Grant: PLSHL1

Subject Areas: Research and Development

Diseases: Newcastle Disease

Keywords:

Backyard Poultry, Female Empowerment, Livelihoods, Newcastle Disease Vaccine, Sustainable Supply

Countries:

India

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