Publications
BITM's publications bring together practical knowledge, field experience and development research to support learning among practitioners, communities and institutions.
Practical Knowledge for Cattle Rearing
Go-Palan is intended as a practical resource for people interested in cattle rearing as a livelihood activity.
Topics Covered in Go-Palan
From Farm Planning to Animal Health and Milk Production
Selection of Suitable Locations for Cattle Farms
Housing Requirements for Different Age Groups
Space Requirements
Selection and Purchase of Cattle
Health and Disease Indicators
Indian and Exotic Cattle Breeds
Economics of Milk Production
Breeding Planning
Heat Detection and Insemination
Cross-Breeding Considerations
Calf Rearing
Preparation of Calf Starters
Feed and Concentrate Mixtures
Disease Prevention and Control
Sustainable Development of Climate Change Resistant Livelihoods among Sauria Paharia
The study examines livelihood changes among Sauria Paharia communities in eight villages of Sunder Pahari Block, Godda district.
The research covered 339 households and assessed interventions related to Natural Resource Management, sustainable agriculture, animal husbandry, supplementary livelihoods and Non-Timber Forest Produce.
Research Areas
Development Interventions Assessed in the Study
Natural Resource Management
Sustainable Agriculture
Animal Husbandry
Supplementary Livelihoods
Non-Timber Forest Produce
Knowledge for Practice
Connecting Practical Guidance With Field-Based Research
BITM's publications reflect its wider commitment to training, research, documentation and the sharing of knowledge relevant to livelihoods, rural development and grassroots communities.
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