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Publications
Kullu Call
For the Recognition of the Importance of Common Pool Resources (CPRs) and Pastoralism for India’s Livestock Sector
SHAPING POLICIES
RLNs’ Vision Document to Support Socially and Ecologically Sustainable Livestock Development in India’s Rain-fed Areas
Fading Lifestyle, Shrinking Commons
A Photo Feature
Pastoralism in India: the Warp and the Weft
Pastoralism – an old dynamic production system prevalent throughout the world – is economically productive and ecologically sustainable and uses variability in a positive way.
Improving Animal Health Services
Understanding morbidity and mortality losses due to diseases in livestock from five Indian states. A farmer’s perspective
Halari Donkey – Majestic Donkey Breed from Gujarat
The Halari Donkey derives its name from the word Halar, a region in the current-day Jamnagar District of Gujarat, Western India.
TRADITIONAL LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF THE TRIBAL COMMUNITIES in the states of Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
Socio-cultural document of NARI CATTLE BREEDERS
The North Gujarat Region with the Aravalis Landscape (NGR-AL) is one of the major pastoral regions of the state. Pastoral communities, largely, keep Nari Cattle and graze their livestock in common lands that are the second largest extent of forested area in Gujarat state.
Pastoral Breeds of India
Pastoral communities often move large distances in search of forage for their livestock. Not surprisingly, livestock that are bred and managed by pastoralists are characterized by their capacity to walk long distances and their ability to utilize the naturally available bio-mass of a variety of eco-systems.
Beyond Protected Areas: Biodiversity Conservation in Surendranagar Commons
Predators and Pastoralists:
Towards Coexistence in Gujarat’s Grasslands
A White Paper on Conflict Dynamics and Community-Led Conservation in Surendranagar
Biocultural Community Protocols
The Maldharis of Banni
Biocultural Community Protocol
Camel Breeders of Rajasthan
Biocultural Community Protocol
Community protocols for pastoralists and livestock keepers
Guide to Claiming rights under the Convention on Biological Diversity
Position Papers
Position Paper 2010
Better Access to Markets: Strengthening Economic Incentives that Benefit Poor Livestock Keeper, 2010
Position Paper 2010
Breed Development and Promotion: Conserving India’s Indigenous Livestock Breeds, 2010
Position Paper 2010
Livestock and Commons: Asserting Rights of the Livestock Herder and Revitalising the Commons, 2010
Position Paper 2010
Strengthening Livestock Healthcare Services: Rejuvenating and Developing Livestock Healthcare Systems, 2010
Position Paper 2010
Strengthening Backyard Poultry: Financial and Nutritional Security for Poor Households, 2010
Policy Briefs
The Commons
Foundation for India’s Livestock Economy
Indigenous Backyard Poultry
Lucrative Livelihoods for Small, Marginal and Landless Women Farmers
Pastoralism
The Invisible Power behind India’s Livestock Economy
Reducing Losses due to Livestock Disease
Towards Doubling Incomes of Livestock Owners
Study Reports
Ajmer Meat Market Study Report
Exploring dynamics of small ruminant meat market Abetting livestock keepers: findings from Ajmer, Rajasthan
Common Land & Poor Livestock Keepers
Experiences from Common Land Development in the States of Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh in India
Karnataka Meat Market Study Report
Micro-level study of the village level animal markets with particular reference to small ruminants
Livestock and Commons
Policy Perspectives for Rainfed regions of India
- Compilation report on Market access on Livestock products (coming soon)
- Documentation of Scaled up BYP model in Rural Karnataka through community innovations ( coming soon)