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For training
- innovative and specific modules were developed. Rs. 12,00,000 was
set aside for purchasing animals, balanced feed & improving genetic
quality from HCDI/KNH donations. In 2008, a review will be made of the
repayment of loans.
Current data of animals provided indicates:
- 3747 animals were treated at Growth Center, Chattikara
for preventive care. 2189 animals were vaccinated against hemorrhagic
septicemia (HS) & Foot & Mouth disease (FMD); 39 animals
were castrated; 36 pregnancy tests were conducted at growth Center
Chattikara.
- Other interventions and demonstrations were: Use
of high quality (Jersey and Holstein) semen with balanced feed (elephant
grass and urea-molasses cocktail); improved training for better animal
health
- Animal Health
Curative care 63,850; vaccinated 65,572 +; 32 demonstrations for improving
animal health; four stockmen trained which the community supports
- Bank Loans to purchase cattle
Bank loans enabled purchase of 340 livestock with 25% NIRPHAD subsidy which enabled the poor to buy 10 Buffaloes. Initially EZE provided the 25% and 2006 onwards, HCDI/KNH programs has provided buffalo loans of Rs. 12,00,000. for Unit I and Unit II
- Improving genetic quality
NIRPHAD was the first NGO to introduce frozen semen in 2 blocks.
5690 animals were artificially inseminated; 566 pregnancy tests were
carried out. Training extended to target group on quality of livestock.
8311 animals were castrated & used as drought animals.
- 'Pass on the Gift' scheme
Established 55 units for rearing of pigs and 140 goats/sheep
units. 1 Poultry unit was started but could not achieve the desired
result due to high cost of chicken feed and poor training. In 2006,
one unit was given a loan and the result is not very satisfactory
as the farmer did not have the capacity to make a profit but the Unit
is running well and the balance amount of Rs. 15,000 will be repaid
in installments.
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