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Livestock Rearing Practices of Tribal Farmers: of Attappady in Southern India - Couverture souple

Aslam M. K., Muhammad; Mathew, Joseph

 
9783659384981: Livestock Rearing Practices of Tribal Farmers: of Attappady in Southern India
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3659384984 ISBN 13 : 9783659384981
Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

Attappady is one of the largest tribal settlements in the humid tropical climatic zone of Kerala, with 80 per cent forest cover. The tribal are traditionally engaged in agriculture, animal husbandry, and collection of forest produces for their livelihood. But, nowadays more and more tribal individuals are deserting their traditional livelihoods due to lower earnings, and opting to work as agricultural labourers. Animal husbandry is a secured source of livelihood for the tribal. But, the return is low due to lack of knowledge of modern animal husbandry practices, besides unawareness about marketing opportunities. This book presents the results of an intensive appraisal of the animal husbandry practices of tribesfolk of Attappady with special attention to breeding, feeding, housing and health care activities. It also proposes a set of recommendations for formulating future strategies to improve the livestock production in the area, thereby strengthening the livelihoods of poor tribes.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Attappady is one of the largest tribal settlements in the humid tropical climatic zone of Kerala, with 80 per cent forest cover. The tribal are traditionally engaged in agriculture, animal husbandry, and collection of forest produces for their livelihood. But, nowadays more and more tribal individuals are deserting their traditional livelihoods due to lower earnings, and opting to work as agricultural labourers. Animal husbandry is a secured source of livelihood for the tribal. But, the return is low due to lack of knowledge of modern animal husbandry practices, besides unawareness about marketing opportunities. This book presents the results of an intensive appraisal of the animal husbandry practices of tribesfolk of Attappady with special attention to breeding, feeding, housing and health care activities. It also proposes a set of recommendations for formulating future strategies to improve the livestock production in the area, thereby strengthening the livelihoods of poor tribes.

Biographie de l'auteur

He is a veterinarian by profession with master degrees in veterinary science (MVSc) and business administration (MBA). He has authored many research articles, popular articles and book chapters. Presently he is pursuing doctoral research at National Dairy Research Intitute, Karnal, India.

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Éditeur
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Date d'édition
2013
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3659384984
ISBN 13 
9783659384981
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
72
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