ASSESSING QUALITY AND SAFETY OF ANIMAL FEEDS
subjects: Animals and Pastoralism
levels and types of education: Secondary and vocational education Non-formal education |
FAO, ROME, 2004 |
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 English
| This book targets farmers , feed compounders, researches and plant breeders. This publication is intended to provide most recent information on the impact of animal feeds on food quality, food safety and the environment and to thus improve the basis for managing such risks which are increasingly at the centre of public and individual
consumer attention.
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Contact: Animal Production and Health Division
FAO
Rome,Italy
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 00153
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BETTER FARMING SERIES. ANIMALS
subjects: Animals and Pastoralism
levels and types of education: Non-formal education Secondary and vocational education |
FAO _
FAO - INSTITUTE AFRICAIN POUR LE DÉVÉLOPPEMENT ÉCONOMIQUE ET SOCIAL, ROME, 1977 |
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| These booklets target extension workers and small scale farmers by improving their knowledge on management, reproduction, feeding, breeding and animal diseases.
They are supported by descriptive and illustrative pictures which help extension workers and small - scale farmers to develop better the effective application of existing knowledge to traditional production system. |
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Animal husbandry: feeding and care of animals
English
| Farming with animal power 
English
| Raising rabbits 1
English
| Raising rabbits 2
English
| Sheep and goat breeding
English
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Animal husbandry: animals disease, animals reproduce
English
| Cattle breeding
English
| Farming snails 1
English
| Farming snails 2
English
| Raising ducks 1
English
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Feeding animals on straw
English
| Keeping chickens
English
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Contact: FAO
FAO
Rome ,Italy
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BETTER FARMING SERIES. ANIMALS 2
subjects: Animals and Pastoralism
levels and types of education: Secondary and vocational education Non-formal education |
FAO -
FAO, ROME, 1995 |
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| These booklets target the small-scale farmers. They are related to animal feeding and provide information about use and processing of cassava and sweet potatoes that are a very good energy sources for animals. The booklets are supported by descriptive and illustrative pictures which help small-scale farmers to exploit to the utmost the effective application of the existing knowledge on Cassava and the way to use it in feeding animals |
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Multinutrient Block Handbook
English
| Processing of cassava and sweet potatoes for animal feeding
English
| Use of cassava and sweet potatoes in animal feeding
English
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Contact: FAO
Rome,Italy
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 00153
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DIVERSIFICATION BOOKLETS
subjects: Food and Nutrition and School Gardening Animals and Pastoralism
levels and types of education: Non-formal education |
BRADBEAR NICOLA
FAO, ROME, ITALY, 2004 |
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| The main target audience for FAO Diversification booklets are people and organizations that provide advisory, business and technical support services to resource-poor small-scale farmers and local communities in low- and middle-income countries.
FAO Diversification booklets aim to raise awareness and provide information about opportunities at the farm and local community level to increase small-scale farmer income. Each booklet will focus on a specific farm or non-farm enterprise or technology that experience has shown can be integrated successfully into small farms or at a local community level.
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Livelihoods grow in gardens.
English
French
Spanish
| Poultry for profit and pleasure
English
French
Spanish
| Beekeeping and sustainable livelihoods
English
French
Spanish
| High-Hopes for Post-Harvest
English
French
Spanish
| Processed foods for improved livelihoods
English
French
Spanish
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Contact: Angelika Schuckler
Agricultural Support Systems Division (AGS)
FAO
Rome,Italy
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 00153
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ELEPHANT CARE MANUAL FOR MAHOUTS AND CAMP MANAGERS
subjects: Animals and Pastoralism
levels and types of education: Non-formal education Secondary and vocational education |
PHUANGKUM PREECHA
LAIR RICHARD C.
ANGKAWANITH TAWEEPOKE
FAO, BANGKOK, 2005, pages 167
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 English
| This manual addresses people who drive elephants and camp managers.
As the number of elephants has declined, especially in Thailand, this publication provides information on controlling, feeding and preventing diseases in order to
better improve the management and welfare of Asian elephants. The vocabulary
and the science are presented in a very simple way. |
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Contact: Masakazu Kashio
Forest Resources Development Service
Forestry Department
FAO REGIONAL OFFICE FOR ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
Bangkok,Thailand
Maliwan mansion Phra Atit Road 10200
masakazu.kashio@fao.org
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ENEMY AT THE GATE. SAVING FARMS AND PEOPLE FROM BIRD FLU
subjects: Animals and Pastoralism
levels and types of education: Secondary and vocational education |
EMPRES GROUP -
FAO, ROME, ITALY, 2005 |
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 English
| This book targets people in countries affected by the avian influenza epidemic that is hitting especially rural people; they receive a biggest exposure to affected animal than people from the cities. This article, with its related links on the "Focus", gives practical information about bio-security at farms, villages, houses: how the avian flu is spread, about the consumption of poultry meat and eggs, are some of the most important topics. The better disease prevention is containing the infections in the animals.
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Related links
FAO - Animal Production and Health Division web site on Avian Influenza. (French version)
http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/subjects/fr/health/diseases-cards/special_avian.html
Contact: Juan Lubroth
Infectious Disease Group / EMPRES
Animal Health Service (AGAH)
Animal Production and Health Division (AGA)
FAO
Rome,Italy
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 00153
Juan.Lubroth@fao.org
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GUIDE TO THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF AVIAN FLU IN SMALL-SCALE POULTRY FARMING IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
subjects: Animals and Pastoralism
levels and types of education: Non-formal education |
FAO
FAO, ROME, 2006 |
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 Spanish
| This publication is addresses farmers with the aim to prevent and control avian flu in small-scale poultry farming in Latin America and the Caribbean. It stresses the measures needed to ensure on farm bio security and prevent contact between domestic poultry and potentially infected wild birds. The information is specifically designed to meet the needs of small-scale and farmyard poultry production units. |
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Related links
FAO. Animal Production and Health Division
http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/home/en/home.html
Related articles
FAO handbook offers guidance to small poultry farmers
http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/subjects/en/health/diseases-cards/special_avian.html
Helping prevent avian influenza in Latin America and the Caribbean
http://www.fao.org/newsroom/en/news/2006/1000381/index.html
Contact: Iñigo Alvarez-Miranda
Animal Production and Health Division
FAO
Rome,Italy
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 00153
Inigo.Alvarez@fao.org
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ILCA TRAINING MANUAL: FORAGE SEED PRODUCTION
subjects: Animals and Pastoralism Plants
levels and types of education: Non-formal education Secondary and vocational education |
(HERBAGE SEED UNIT) HSU ,
(INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK CENTRE) ILCA
ILRI (INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK RESEARCH INSTITUTE), 1999 |
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 English
| This manual targets mainly farmers. Its objective is to make available quality seed or vegetative material for livestock production. It explains methods from the seed production systems, site selection through forage matching to the site and crop management. |
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Related links
www.ilri.org
Contact: ILRI INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Nairobi 00100 ,Kenya - Headquarters
P.O.Box 30709
ILRI-Kenya@cgiar.org
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MANUAL ON THE USE OF THE LP-SYSTEM IN MILK HANDLING AND PRESERVATION.
subjects: Animals and Pastoralism
levels and types of education: Non-formal education |
FAO ANIMAL PRODUCTION SERVICE
FAO, ROME, 1999, pages 31
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 English
| This manual is for extension personnel, trainers and trainees for youth and adult education activities for farmers and milk collectors and as a practical reference and training document dealing with systems of milk preservation. It is designed to improve the milk collection in rural areas, the transformation and the commercialization of milk and its related products. Its goal is also to facilitate the development of a milk system at village level, training especially women, to whom the milk collection has been traditionally assigned together with partners of rural development in order to satisfy the nutritional needs of as many people as possible. |
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Related links
Publications and training materials of the Animal Production and Health Division
http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/subjects/en/dairy/manuals.html
Related articles
Village Milk Processing, Animal Production and Health
http://www.fao.org/docrep/004/T0045E/T0045E00.htm
Contact: Frederic Lhoste
Livestock Production Group
Animal Production Service
Animal Production and Health Division
FAO
Rome,Italy
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 00153
+39 0657054229
frederic.lhoste@fao.org
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MILK PRODUCER GROUP - RESOURCE BOOK, A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO ASSIST MILK PRODUCER GROUPS.
subjects: Animals and Pastoralism
levels and types of education: Teachers' training |
DRAAIJIER JURJEN
FAO, ROME, ITALY, 2002, pages 85
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 English
French
| This manual is for extension personnel, trainers of leaders of milk producer groups and people working in small-scale dairying in developing countries. It tries to be a means to improving the safety, quantity and quality of milk and milk products available for consumers in rural areas. It aims to promote the organization of small-scale milk collection and processing as a sustainable, income-generating activity for household food security and to demonstrate that milk producers can increase their income and utilize their skills and resources better if they are working in groups. It includes topics such as: forming groups, developing groups, milk collection, processing, marketing and other group activities. |
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Related links
FAO - Milk and dairy products (Agriculture Department)
http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/subjects/en/dairy/manuals.html
Related articles
FAO Small Scale Dairy Manual
http://www.fao.org/ag/AGA/AGAP/Dairyman/Dairy/title1.htm
The Technology of Making Cheese from Camel Milk
http://www.fao.org/docrep/003/t0755e/t0755e00.htm
Contact: Frederic Lhoste
Lifestock Production Group
Animal Production Service
Animal Production and Health Division
FAO
Rome,Italy
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 00153
+39 0657054229
frederic.lhoste@fao.org
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PREPARING FOR HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA
subjects: Animals and Pastoralism Food and Nutrition and School Gardening
levels and types of education: Secondary and vocational education Non-formal education |
MARTIN, V.
FORMAN, A.
LUBROTH J.
FAO, ROME, 2006, pages 62
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 English
| This publication is an invaluable source of useful information for anyone involved in poultry-keeping and animal health practices. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) represents a threat to poultry industries worldwide and to people's livelihoods, and a potential threat to human health. The aim of this manual is to help national animal authorities and other stakeholders prepare for a possible incursion of HPAI, detect diseases as soon as possible and respond as rapidly as possible to contain the disease. The manual offers practical advice on disease identification, pathology and diagnosis; detection, response and control strategies; and biosecurity measures to prevent outbreaks. |
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Related links
Agriculture Department, Animal Production and Health Division
http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/subjects/en/health/diseases-cards/special_avian.html
Related articles
Avian influenza
http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/en/
Contact: FAO
Rome,Italy
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 00153
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PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF AVIAN FLU IN SMALL SCALE POULTRY. A GUIDE FOR VETERINARY PARAPROFESSIONALS IN VIETNAM
subjects: Animals and Pastoralism Food and Nutrition and School Gardening
levels and types of education: Secondary and vocational education |
OOSTERWIJK G.
VAN AKEN D.
VONGTHILATH S.
FAO, VSF-CICDA, DEP. OF ANIMAL HEALTH OF SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM, 2006 |
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 English
French
| This guide targets people who work in backyard and small-scale poultry production units in South East Asia; the publication has been developed to provide them with adequate information to better prevent and control Avian Influenza. The guide therefore emphasizes on simple and inexpensive measures for disease prevention and control. |
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Contact: FAO
Hanoi,Vietnam
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PROTEJA A LAS AVES DE CORRAL, PROTEJA A LAS PERSONAS.
subjects: Animals and Pastoralism
levels and types of education: Non-formal education |
ALVAREZ INIGO
FAO, 2006, pages 16
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 Spanish
| This publication targets all those who manage and work with poultry. The aim is to provide simple suggestions to eliminate obstacles and implement appropriate poultry management in order to avoid risks of transmission of Avian Influenza between
animals and animals and between animals and humans. |
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Related links
Animal production and health division
http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/home/en/home.html
Related articles
Proteja a las aves de corral - proteja a las personas de la Gripe Aviar
http://www.comminit.com/la/materiales/lamaterials-2004/materiales-1378.html
Contact: Samuel Jutzi
Animal Production and Health Division
FAO
Rome,Italy
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 00153
samuel.jutzi@fao.org
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RECOGNIZING PESTE DES PETITS RUMINANTS. A FIELD MANUAL
subjects: Animals and Pastoralism
levels and types of education: Teachers' training |
P.L. AND T.U. ROEDERM AND OBI
FAO, ROME, 2001, pages 38
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 English
French
| This booklet is intended for use by veterinarians and non-veterinarians.
It is one of a series prepared by FAO's Emergency System for Transboundary Animal Plants and Pests (EMPRES) (Livestock) Unit as an aid to emergency preparedness for the major transboundary diseases of livestock. Peste des petits ruminants (PPR), which is also known as goat plague, is a disease of increasing importance in Africa and Asia wherever small ruminants form an important component of agricultural food production. This manual aims at making all concerned with the health of small animals aware of this disease and recognizing it rapidly when it occurs.
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Contact: EMPRES (Livestock) Animal Health Service FAO
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FAO
Rome,Italy
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 00153
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SELF-TEACHING MANUAL IN HAIR SHEEP PRODUCTION
subjects: Animals and Pastoralism
levels and types of education: Non-formal education Secondary and vocational education |
HUSS DONALD L.
QUINTYNE ROBERT
PROVERBS GERALD A.
FAO, SANTIAGO, CHILE, 1985 |
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 English
| This self-teaching manual targets farmers with the aim of improving hair sheep production. This book provides some basic knowledge and fundamental technologies
about various aspects of sheep raising: choosing good sheep, nutrition, feeding, breeding, care, disease control and treatment. The self-teaching
method has proven to be an effective and relatively inexpensive means of
transferring basic technologies to farmers and/or members of their families. of each chapter |
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Contact: Education for Rural People Coordination Unit
Education Group
Research and Extension
FAO
Rome,Italy
Viale delle terme di Caracalla 00153
erp@fao.org
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SMALL SCALE POULTRY PRODUCTION
subjects: Animals and Pastoralism
levels and types of education: Secondary and vocational education Non-formal education |
SONAYA E.B
SWAN S.E.J
FAO, ROME, 2004 |
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 English
French
| This technical guide targets poultry specialists, researchers, students and those interested in broader rural development issues; it promotes sustainable small-scale, family based poultry production. It also gives a comprehensive review of all
aspects of small-scale poultry production in developing countries and includes
sections on feeding and nutrition, housing, general husbandry and flock health. Regional differences in production practices are also described. |
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Contact: Judith Swan
FIED
FAO
Rome,Italy
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 00153
judith.swan@fao.org
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THE EDUCATION OF NOMADIC PEOPLES IN EAST AFRICA: DJIBOUTI, ERITREA, ETHIOPIA, KENYA, TANZANIA AND UGANDA
subjects: Animals and Pastoralism
levels and types of education: Non-formal education Teachers' training |
CAR-HILL ROY
PEART EDWINA
UNESCO/IIEP AND AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, PARIS, FRANCE, 2005, pages 140
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 English
| This book targets nomadic peoples from Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The publication aims to provide key information on sedentarization, provision and appropriateness of education and marginalization. It also addresses issues such as nomads' resistance to change their own minds towards education. |
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Contact: David Atchoarena
Higher Education and Specialized Unit
IIEP
UNESCO/IIEP
Paris,France
7-9 rue Eugène-Delacroix, 75116
+33 1 45037749
d.atchoarena@iiep.unesco.org
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UNDERSTANDING THE INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS OF PASTORALISTS IN ERITREA
subjects: Animals and Pastoralism Education and Training Planning Tools
levels and types of education: Secondary and vocational education |
DINUCCI ALESSANDRO
FRE ZEREMARIAM
FAO, ROME, 2003, pages 40
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 English
| The publication aimed at nomadic herders in Eritrea with the purpose to contribute to the conceptual development of demand-led extension and advisory services. It examines pastoralists' information systems and indigenous knowledge. It argues that communication is a key component in human resource management involving pastoralists, researchers, development workers, input suppliers, local authorities and national decision makers. |
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Related links
Pastoral and Environmental Network in the Horn of Africa (PENHA)
http://www.penhanetwork.org/default.php
Related articles
Studying pastoral indigenous knowledge and information systems
http://www.fao.org/docrep/006/Y4569E/y4569e03.htm
Contact: Sustainable Development Department
Communication for Development Group
Extension, Education and Communication
Research, Extension and Training
FAO
Rome,Italy
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 00153
Van.Crowder@fao.org
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WILD BIRD HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE
subjects: Animals and Pastoralism
levels and types of education: Higher education, Life long learning, Tertiary education |
ROSE KARRIE
NEWMAN SCOTT
UHART MARCELA
FAO, ROME , 2006 |
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 English
| This manual targets those who conduct investigations in countries confirmed positive to H5N1;it by provides basic guidelines on the sampling methods to use when conducting wildlife surveillance, or a morbidity/mortality investigation. Topics covered include animal handling, infectious desease, sample collection methods, sample handling and transportation and diagnostic techniques. It also contains important recommendations on disinfection and personal safety |
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Related links
Avian Influenza
http://www.fao.org/avianflu/en/index.html
Contact: Scott Newman
Animal Production and Health Division
FAO
Rome,Italy
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 00153
scott.newman@fao.org
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