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Refine your searchExtension of animal health services through animal health workers in Rapti zone: a case study / Singh, S.B.
in Animal science research production and extension in Nepal: Proceedings of the first national animal science convention, Jan 14-15, 1991, Lalitpur / Pandey, S.B.
Title : Extension of animal health services through animal health workers in Rapti zone: a case study Material Type: printed text Authors: Singh, S.B., Editor ; Regmi S P, Author ; Poudyal, Ashok K., Author ; Pradhan S L, Author Publisher: Lalitpur : NASA Publication Date: 1992 Pagination: 113-118 p. General note: AN: 3051 Keywords: Animal production; Extension activities; Pastures; animals;Oat (Avena sativa L.) & legumes, Nitrogen fertilizer, Rainfed condition, Green yield. Class number: NR-4416 Abstract: The use of local people as Animal Health Workers (AHW) was conceptualized by the Department of Livestock Services (DLS) a decade ago. The objective was to train local farmers in basic animal health care so as to extend animal health services to the villages. Until 1988/89, more than 550 AHWs were trained in the Rapti Zone alone. In 1989/90 more than 550 additional AHWs were trained. But due to lack of followup activities it was felt that the objective was not fully realized. DLSOs estimates indicated that only 19 percent of trained AHWS operational in 1988/89. In late 1989 and early 1990, a sample survey was under takenby the Rapti Development Project in the five districts of the Rapti Zone to identify the problems experienced by the AHWs.AHWs from 12 1ocalities where the RDP TA team had planned to assist the line agencies in strengtheningfarmer user group were selected for the study. However, to reach the reasonable number of sample size, the neighboring and nearly villages (then called panchayats ) were also taken as the study area. The sample included 19AHWs from Dang, 17 from Pyuthan, 15 from Rolpa, 18 from Rukum and 15 from Salyan. Thirtynine AHWs in the sample were classified as active and 45 inactive. AHWs who were found to be providing health service at the time of Survey were classified as active. Simple pretested questionnaires were used to interview the AHWs. The main problems reported by AHWs were: ( i ) Poor access to veterinary medical supplv, (ii) Insufficient training, (iii) Lack of equipment and (iv) Lack of incentives.The inactive AHWs reported that the lack of medical supplies from DLSO, lack of incentives, family concerns and lack of recognition from the community were the main reasons for their inactiveness. The study suggested that the effectiveness of AHWs could be improved by providing an annual problem oriented refresher training and by developing a system through which AHWs would have access to medical supplies and equipment. Equally important would be to work out a system by which the AHWs could be paid for the services.
Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=614 Extension of animal health services through animal health workers in Rapti zone: a case study [printed text] / Singh, S.B., Editor ; Regmi S P, Author ; Poudyal, Ashok K., Author ; Pradhan S L, Author . - Lalitpur : NASA, 1992 . - 113-118 p.
in Animal science research production and extension in Nepal: Proceedings of the first national animal science convention, Jan 14-15, 1991, Lalitpur / Pandey, S.B.
AN: 3051
Keywords: Animal production; Extension activities; Pastures; animals;Oat (Avena sativa L.) & legumes, Nitrogen fertilizer, Rainfed condition, Green yield. Class number: NR-4416 Abstract: The use of local people as Animal Health Workers (AHW) was conceptualized by the Department of Livestock Services (DLS) a decade ago. The objective was to train local farmers in basic animal health care so as to extend animal health services to the villages. Until 1988/89, more than 550 AHWs were trained in the Rapti Zone alone. In 1989/90 more than 550 additional AHWs were trained. But due to lack of followup activities it was felt that the objective was not fully realized. DLSOs estimates indicated that only 19 percent of trained AHWS operational in 1988/89. In late 1989 and early 1990, a sample survey was under takenby the Rapti Development Project in the five districts of the Rapti Zone to identify the problems experienced by the AHWs.AHWs from 12 1ocalities where the RDP TA team had planned to assist the line agencies in strengtheningfarmer user group were selected for the study. However, to reach the reasonable number of sample size, the neighboring and nearly villages (then called panchayats ) were also taken as the study area. The sample included 19AHWs from Dang, 17 from Pyuthan, 15 from Rolpa, 18 from Rukum and 15 from Salyan. Thirtynine AHWs in the sample were classified as active and 45 inactive. AHWs who were found to be providing health service at the time of Survey were classified as active. Simple pretested questionnaires were used to interview the AHWs. The main problems reported by AHWs were: ( i ) Poor access to veterinary medical supplv, (ii) Insufficient training, (iii) Lack of equipment and (iv) Lack of incentives.The inactive AHWs reported that the lack of medical supplies from DLSO, lack of incentives, family concerns and lack of recognition from the community were the main reasons for their inactiveness. The study suggested that the effectiveness of AHWs could be improved by providing an annual problem oriented refresher training and by developing a system through which AHWs would have access to medical supplies and equipment. Equally important would be to work out a system by which the AHWs could be paid for the services.
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in Proceedings of the 3rd national animal science convention; theme environmentally sustainable livestock production for poverty alleviation / Sherchand, Laxman
Title : Livestock development in Nepal Future challenges, development concepts and approaches Material Type: printed text Authors: Pradhan S L ; , Publisher: Kathmandu : Nepal Animal Science Association (NASA) Publication Date: 1997 Pagination: 15-26 .p Keywords: Animal production; Pasture; Feed crops; nutrition; breeding; Fisheries; Livestock Abstract: The persistent drive to change the role of livestock from subsidiary to primary enterpriseduring the last four decade, has finally paid off Major changes and transformations were observed in the poultry, dairy and feed enterprises and they have crossed thethreshold of commercialization of livestock enterprises, especially, in the areas close to the major town markets accessible by all weather roads. However, the rural livestock production sector is far from commercialization due to the major constraints of physical inaccessibility and poor access to technology, services, input supply and ready markets. The major challenges - ahead are: meet livestock product demand to fulfill the basic needsrequirement of the growing population and the increased tourist trade; meet fodder andcompound feed demand to support growing livestock industry, improve quality controland marketing services to meet the requirement of the trade and the growing livestockindustry and face intense competition in the market by the imports from across the borderand overseas. The major constraints, shortcomings, prospects and far-vision in thedistant horizon, concept and approaches to deal with the situation and according to thepotential and prospect in different agro-ecological belts have been discussed The basicconcepts and approaches adopted in the ninth livestock plan based on the LivestockMaster Plan and the Agriculture Perspective Plan have been highlighted as well.
Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=531 Livestock development in Nepal Future challenges, development concepts and approaches [printed text] / Pradhan S L ; , . - Kathmandu : Nepal Animal Science Association (NASA), 1997 . - 15-26 .p.
in Proceedings of the 3rd national animal science convention; theme environmentally sustainable livestock production for poverty alleviation / Sherchand, Laxman
Keywords: Animal production; Pasture; Feed crops; nutrition; breeding; Fisheries; Livestock Abstract: The persistent drive to change the role of livestock from subsidiary to primary enterpriseduring the last four decade, has finally paid off Major changes and transformations were observed in the poultry, dairy and feed enterprises and they have crossed thethreshold of commercialization of livestock enterprises, especially, in the areas close to the major town markets accessible by all weather roads. However, the rural livestock production sector is far from commercialization due to the major constraints of physical inaccessibility and poor access to technology, services, input supply and ready markets. The major challenges - ahead are: meet livestock product demand to fulfill the basic needsrequirement of the growing population and the increased tourist trade; meet fodder andcompound feed demand to support growing livestock industry, improve quality controland marketing services to meet the requirement of the trade and the growing livestockindustry and face intense competition in the market by the imports from across the borderand overseas. The major constraints, shortcomings, prospects and far-vision in thedistant horizon, concept and approaches to deal with the situation and according to thepotential and prospect in different agro-ecological belts have been discussed The basicconcepts and approaches adopted in the ninth livestock plan based on the LivestockMaster Plan and the Agriculture Perspective Plan have been highlighted as well.
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in Promotion of animal production through research and development: Proceedings of the 2nd National Animal Science Convention, Lalitpur, August 7-10, 1995 / Pariyar, D.
Title : Livestock development strategies Material Type: printed text Authors: Pradhan S L, Editor Publisher: Lalitpur : Nepal Animal Science Association Publication Date: 1995 Pagination: 12-16 p. Keywords: Animal products; Research; Fisheries; Pastures; Livestock Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=708 Livestock development strategies [printed text] / Pradhan S L, Editor . - Lalitpur : Nepal Animal Science Association, 1995 . - 12-16 p.
in Promotion of animal production through research and development: Proceedings of the 2nd National Animal Science Convention, Lalitpur, August 7-10, 1995 / Pariyar, D.
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in Proceedings of the 3rd national animal science convention; theme environmentally sustainable livestock production for poverty alleviation / Sherchand, Laxman
Title : Policy and strategy for the management and use of farm animal genetic resources in Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: L Sherchand ; Pradhan S L, Author ; Shrestha, N.P., Author ; Shaha, B. K. P., Author Publisher: Kathmandu : Nepal Animal Science Association (NASA) Publication Date: 1997 Pagination: 116-120 .p Keywords: Animal production; Pasture; Feed crops; nutrition; breeding; Fisheries; Livestock Abstract: Nepal is rich in the diversity of animal genetic resources. Up to now, twenty six indigenous breeds of domestic animals and poultry have been identified and characterized. But it is shrinking due to introduction of exotic blood such as Jersey, Holstein, Brownswiss in cattle, Murrah in buffalo, Polworth, Border Liceister in sheep, Jamnapari, Barberi, Saanen in goat, Hampshire, Landrace, Yorkshire in pig, New Hampshire, Austrolorp in poultry without future vision neglecting indigenous animal germplasm as the study and development of local breeds has received no priority in the past even after signing the document in the Earth Summit, 1992. The present paper highlights long term policies and strategies for the efficient management and use of currently available farm animal genetic resources in Nepal.
Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=547 Policy and strategy for the management and use of farm animal genetic resources in Nepal [printed text] / L Sherchand ; Pradhan S L, Author ; Shrestha, N.P., Author ; Shaha, B. K. P., Author . - Kathmandu : Nepal Animal Science Association (NASA), 1997 . - 116-120 .p.
in Proceedings of the 3rd national animal science convention; theme environmentally sustainable livestock production for poverty alleviation / Sherchand, Laxman
Keywords: Animal production; Pasture; Feed crops; nutrition; breeding; Fisheries; Livestock Abstract: Nepal is rich in the diversity of animal genetic resources. Up to now, twenty six indigenous breeds of domestic animals and poultry have been identified and characterized. But it is shrinking due to introduction of exotic blood such as Jersey, Holstein, Brownswiss in cattle, Murrah in buffalo, Polworth, Border Liceister in sheep, Jamnapari, Barberi, Saanen in goat, Hampshire, Landrace, Yorkshire in pig, New Hampshire, Austrolorp in poultry without future vision neglecting indigenous animal germplasm as the study and development of local breeds has received no priority in the past even after signing the document in the Earth Summit, 1992. The present paper highlights long term policies and strategies for the efficient management and use of currently available farm animal genetic resources in Nepal.
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in Promotion of animal production through research and development: Proceedings of the 2nd National Animal Science Convention, Lalitpur, August 7-10, 1995 / Pariyar, D.
Title : A potential role for Australian carpet wool sheep in Nepal. Material Type: printed text Authors: Robards, G.E., Author ; Champion S.C, Author ; Pradhan S L, Author Publisher: Lalitpur : Nepal Animal Science Association Publication Date: 1995 Pagination: 143-148 p. Keywords: Animal products; Research; Fisheries; Pastures; Livestock Abstract: In recent years there has been considerable expansion of the had-woven carpet industry in Nepal. This growth has meant that by 1993 Nepal was the world's largest exporter of hand-knot carpets, with large markets in Germany and other European countries. However, the carpet industry in Nepal depends to large extent on a blend consisting of 25-30% Tibetan fibre and majority of New Zealand Romney and Romcross fibre. In the interest of the long term economy of Nepal there is obvious value in considering ways in which larger quantities of fibre suitable for hand-knot could be grown in Nepal. Such fibre production must take into account the rigorous conditions under which the majority of Nepalese sheep are grazed, and also the traditional uses of fibre which necessitate warmth and water-shedding properties. In Nepal breeds which produce fibre of Romcross quality in New Zealand and other countries may not produce the same fleece quality in Nepal, and these fleeces may not meet the local warmth and water-whetting specifications as pure breeds, or even in crosses with local Nepalese sheep breeds such as the Buruwal Dhorel and Kage.The paper to be presented at the Convention will examine the possible role that specialty carpet wool sheep which have evolved in New Zealand and Australia (Carpetmaster, Drysdale, Elliottdale, and Tukidale) may play in the Nepalese livestock and carpet industries. Data from these specialty breeds will be compared with data from Romneys, Border Leicester and similar breeds wherever possible. Also the results of crossbreeding with indigenous sheep breeds in India and other countries will he reviewed to guidelines for possible evaluations which might be conducted in Nepal.Whilst is not possible to predict the outcome of most livestock crosses with any accuracy, particularly difficult to predict the performance of crossbred progeny in an environment as diverse as Nepal, reasonable conclusion can be drawn. for example. it will be argued that a breed such as the Elliottdale could be useful for crossing programmes on better country such as in the mid-hills of Nepal, Alternatively, it will be suggested that the Carpetmater may be a worthwhile consideration for use in hilly country. Finally, the Drysdale/Tukidale and Border Leicester breeds may have a role in Nepal through crossbreeding to produce sheep with improved fleece quality (Especially optimal stuple length. fibrefineness and handle), for the hand-spun carpet industry.
Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=772 A potential role for Australian carpet wool sheep in Nepal. [printed text] / Robards, G.E., Author ; Champion S.C, Author ; Pradhan S L, Author . - Lalitpur : Nepal Animal Science Association, 1995 . - 143-148 p.
in Promotion of animal production through research and development: Proceedings of the 2nd National Animal Science Convention, Lalitpur, August 7-10, 1995 / Pariyar, D.
Keywords: Animal products; Research; Fisheries; Pastures; Livestock Abstract: In recent years there has been considerable expansion of the had-woven carpet industry in Nepal. This growth has meant that by 1993 Nepal was the world's largest exporter of hand-knot carpets, with large markets in Germany and other European countries. However, the carpet industry in Nepal depends to large extent on a blend consisting of 25-30% Tibetan fibre and majority of New Zealand Romney and Romcross fibre. In the interest of the long term economy of Nepal there is obvious value in considering ways in which larger quantities of fibre suitable for hand-knot could be grown in Nepal. Such fibre production must take into account the rigorous conditions under which the majority of Nepalese sheep are grazed, and also the traditional uses of fibre which necessitate warmth and water-shedding properties. In Nepal breeds which produce fibre of Romcross quality in New Zealand and other countries may not produce the same fleece quality in Nepal, and these fleeces may not meet the local warmth and water-whetting specifications as pure breeds, or even in crosses with local Nepalese sheep breeds such as the Buruwal Dhorel and Kage.The paper to be presented at the Convention will examine the possible role that specialty carpet wool sheep which have evolved in New Zealand and Australia (Carpetmaster, Drysdale, Elliottdale, and Tukidale) may play in the Nepalese livestock and carpet industries. Data from these specialty breeds will be compared with data from Romneys, Border Leicester and similar breeds wherever possible. Also the results of crossbreeding with indigenous sheep breeds in India and other countries will he reviewed to guidelines for possible evaluations which might be conducted in Nepal.Whilst is not possible to predict the outcome of most livestock crosses with any accuracy, particularly difficult to predict the performance of crossbred progeny in an environment as diverse as Nepal, reasonable conclusion can be drawn. for example. it will be argued that a breed such as the Elliottdale could be useful for crossing programmes on better country such as in the mid-hills of Nepal, Alternatively, it will be suggested that the Carpetmater may be a worthwhile consideration for use in hilly country. Finally, the Drysdale/Tukidale and Border Leicester breeds may have a role in Nepal through crossbreeding to produce sheep with improved fleece quality (Especially optimal stuple length. fibrefineness and handle), for the hand-spun carpet industry.
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