ANTHRA offers training and technical
support on animal health management natural resource
management(medicinal and fodder plants, grasslands and grazing areas), research approaches
and practices related to livestock care, strategies
for livelihood enhancement in dry land areas with
a focus on live stock development. Conducted by our
team of veterinarians, botanists and trained community
facilitators we also call eminent resource persons
to enhance the effectiveness of the training.
Our trainings are designed for livestock owners
community and development workers, veterinarians
and students of veterinary science. However we also
encourage others interested in livestock or animal
care to participate.
The training programmes help develop a larger understanding
of livestock and agricultural production systems
from the diverse perspectives of peoples' livelihood,
gender, class and community with sustainability an
integral component. Our training programmes for Community
based Animal Health Workers is the most appreciated
and sought programme but we also offer other trainings
that encourage the use of Indigenous Knowledge to
build and strengthen biodiversity-based livelihoods.
Some Training Modules Offered
Programme
Duration
Minimum qualification
Community Animal health worker
45 days of 7 modules spread over
a year
Literacy skills
Basics of Livestock (poultry,
dairy animal, goat, sheep etc) management
3 days per species
Interest in rearing animals
Basic course in medicinal plant
identification and cultivation
4 days
Interest in plants
Basic course in medicinal plant
identification and medicine making
4 days
Interest in plants
We also extend technical support to different organizations
and groups which includes specific animal health
management skills, efficient and optimum resources
management, research techniques and practices, situation
analysis, monitoring and evaluation, cost effective
practices, strategies for livelihood enhancement
in dry land areas with focus on live stock development.
Support extended includes carrying out appraisals,
impact studies, analytical studies, evaluations,
participatory research and documentation of indigenous
knowledge and the field testing of educational kits.
