Sustainable Distribution of Newcastle Disease (ND) Vaccine as a Way to Control ND and Improve Poor Livestock Keepers Livelihoods in India (Mayurbhanj)

The project aimed to establish a backyard poultry vaccination network through a cadre of Community Animal Health Workers

Abstract

A Pilot Project on control of Newcastle Disease was implemented by Bhodal Milk Producers Cooperative Society (BMPCS) and GALVmed in 2 blocks (Morada and Rasgovindpur) of Mayurbhanj district.

The objective of the project was to establish a sustainable backyard poultry vaccination network through a cadre of Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs) for delivery of services at the farmers’ doorstep. This document details this project and its outcomes.

This is an output from the ‘Global Alliance For Livestock Veterinary Medicines (GALVmed): Phase 2 – Protecting Livestock and Saving Human Lives’ programme

Citation

GALVmed, BMPCS (2013) Newcastle Disease (ND) Vaccine as a Way to Control ND and Improve Poor Livestock Keepers Livelihoods in India (Mayurbhanj)

Sustainable Distribution of Newcastle Disease (ND) Vaccine as a Way to Control ND and Improve Poor Livestock Keepers Livelihoods in India (Mayurbhanj)

Published 13 March 2013