Sustainable livestock management for poverty alleviation and food security

Good animal husbandry practices and animal health are vital for people living in poorer countries. This practical learning manual is a realistic guide for those who are responsible for training farmers in poor countries, taking into account traditional farming systems, existing inputs and resources, sustainable farming initiatives and advising on the right approaches to training. The overall aims are to improve the condition and health of livestock in poor countries and the lives of the people in these countries. This title is suitable for researchers and students in animal production, food se Trends in the livestock sector Livestock development approaches Methodologies, organisations and networks in endogenous livestock development Differentiating four livestock production systems Livestock keeping systems and poverty Characteristics of smallholder low-input & diversified livestock keeping Characteristics of smallholder more specialized livestock keeping Changing from smallholder low-input & diversified to more specialized livestock keeping Recommendations for optimising smallholder low-input & diversified livestock keeping Recommendations for optimising smallholder more specialized livestock keeping Finding pathways to markets Challenges and best practices in livestock development support. Good animal husbandry practices and animal health are vital for people living in poorer countries. This guide is suitable for those responsible for training farmers in poor countries, taking into account traditional farming systems, existing inputs and resources, sustainable farming initiatives and advising on the right approaches to training