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Book (stand-alone)Gridded livestock of the world - 2007 2007
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No results found.Informed livestock-sector policy development and planning requires reliable and accessible information about the distribution and abundance of livestock. To that end, and in collaboration with the Environmental Research Group Oxford (ERGO), FAO has developed the “Gridded livestock of the world” spatial database: the first standardized global, subnational resolution maps of the major agricultural livestock species. This publication describes how available livestock data have been c ollected and then enhanced by statistical modelling to produce a digital, georeferenced global dataset. It also provides varied and extensive examples of some of the applications for which the data have been used. The publication is intended to provide a formal reference for the dataset and to stimulate further applications and feedback from those most concerned with the development of the livestock sector, be they policy-makers, researchers, producers or practitioners in livestock-s ector development. -
Book (stand-alone)Measuring the Role of Livestock in the Household Economy 2016
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No results found.This Guidebook presents a comprehensive module template for effectively including livestock in multi-topic and agricultural household surveys. It includes short, standard, and expanded versions of a livestock questionnaire tested and valided in different countries. The livestock questionnaires differ in the level of detail that can be gauged from each, and have four common objectives: to generate basic statistics on key livestock-related variables, such as livestock ownership; to measure the val ue of household livestock; to measure the cash and in-kind income from livestock; to characterize household livestock husbandry and production practices. The Guidebook is a practical tool for survey practitioners—including Bureaus of Statistics, ministries responsible for livestock, and non-governmental and civil-society organizations, regional institutions, international organizations, the private sector, and other stakeholders—to collect data on the role of livestock in the household economy a nd its contribution to livelihoods and identify priority areas for policy reforms and investments. -
ProjectTechnical Support to Set Up a Central Database for Livestock to Render the Sector Climate Resilient and Enhance Animal Production in the Republic of Mauritius - TCP/MAR/3802 2024
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No results found.The livestock sector in the Republic of Mauritius is currently facing several significant challenges that could severely impact its sustainability and growth if not addressed promptly. One of the most pressing issues is the lack of effective monitoring of livestock health and productivity, which is crucial for ensuring the sector's viability. The current system for identifying and tracing livestock is outdated, relying on conventional tagging methods that have proven insufficient for maintaining accurate and timely records. This shortage has delayed the Ministry's ability to efficiently allocate resources and provide adequate support to farmers, causing in stagnation within the sector. The existing animal register system has shown its limitations, particularly during the recent outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Mauritius. The inability to trace and monitor livestock in real-time contributed to the rapid spread of the disease, causing significant economic losses and demoralizing farmers, especially those with limited resources. Moreover, the lack of continuous monitoring has prevented small-scale farmers from accessing new market opportunities, such as those in the tourism industry, exports, and value-added activities, which are currently prioritized by the government.
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