Methods on the Move


Book Description




Not Yet Democracy


Book Description




Where There is No Animal Doctor


Book Description

This is an amazing manual covering animal functions of all the major domestic animals. It contains an incredible amount of information in one volume. It is written in a simple, easy to understand style, supplemented with many good illustrations. This book was developed to benefit rural people in many areas of the world where livestock still play an important role in village life. It deals with many different animal health related topics, including disease prevention, control and treatment, and the promotion of good animal nutrition. Specifically, the authors hope that this book will be useful for people living in areas where there is no veterinarian available. It is hoped that people who use this book will be able to realize which disease conditions they can handle on their own and when to call for help from more experienced animal health workers. This book is also available in Spanish, and Tamil.










Improved Animal Health for Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Livelihoods


Book Description

This manual is one of the outcomes of the 1996 World Food Summit resolutions on the need to achieve global food security. It examines the serious problems of animal diseases and veterinary public health. Based on practical experience worldwide, particularly in developing countries, it looks at ways of reducing poverty and creating sustainable livelihoods among rural populations by improving the health of livestock. Aspects considered include: national animal health policies and delivery systems; training of personnel; the importance of raising public awareness; and the need for global response strategies to support national and local initiatives.










Agricultural Research in Nepal


Book Description

Agricultural plan, policy, and performance; institutional development of agricultural research; Allocation of financial and personnel resources for research; Research management and incentives; Agricultural research priorities and structure.




Books in Print


Book Description