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We are collaborating with access agriculture to produce movies on the care of livestock . Please visit access agriculture.org to see movies on livestock and much more 

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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

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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 .

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This attractive poster contains water colours of different useful and edible grasses and wild plants found in the State of Maharashtra along with their botanical names, local names, common uses and where they are found.

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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”

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Dhangars are shepherds but the also own dogs,goats, chicken and horses

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This set of illustrations describes the five freedoms of animal welfare, which are Freedom from hunger and thirst Freedom from discomfort Freedom from pain injury and disease Freedom to express normal behaviour Freedom from fear and distress

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Bannabai’s horses is an instruction manual describing the horses reared by the Dhangar community. The problems they face and simple solutions to take care of their problems are well illustrated in this training aid and is available in English and Marathi.