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Animal/livestock management
What is destocking?
Destocking involves organisations buying or exchanging livestock for immediate slaughter with the meat distributed dry or fresh. It normally takes place at the beginning or during the long dry season. Animals that are slaughtered are used to provide food for you and your community.
Why is destocking done?
Destocking supports pastoralist communities by providing a value to animals that would otherwise die. The money raised from the sales can then be used to buy veterinary drugs or fodder for the remaining stock. It also means households have more money to spend on food and school fees, and to pay off debts.
Who benefits from destocking?
Animals that are slaughtered are used to provide food for you and your community. This is done at a specific time to prevent the pro-longed suffering of animals which can agitate the situation and cause distress among communities. Slaughtering some animals also means the remaining live ones have a better chance of living. Criteria for selection has been decided in consultation with [insert info here] and are [insert info here].
Where is destocking taking place?
Destocking is taking place at [insert info here] on [insert info]. Criteria for selection has been decided in consultation with [insert info] and are [insert info]. Please contact [insert info] for more information.
What is restocking?
Restocking involves giving livestock to poor pastoralist families who have recently lost most of their stock. Normally restocking takes place during the onset of the rains and alongside other types of assistance such as additional food or cash. [insert organisation's info here] has been working with the community and [insert info] to identify the most vulnerable pastoralist families for restocking. Criteria are [insert info].
Why is restocking done?
After a disaster you may have lost a lot of your animals and need help in rebuilding your lives. Restocking helps to rehabilitate poor and vulnerable households by preventing families from losing their sources of food and income. Criteria for selection are [insert info]. This was done in consultation with [insert info].
Where is restocking taking place?
Restocking is taking place at [insert info here]. You will either be giving an animal(s) directly by [insert info] or receive a loan or cash to use at animal fairs. For more information contact [insert info].
Importance of animal health and vaccination campaigns
Animal health and vaccination campaigns are important because in emergencies, livestock are more likely to catch diseases. This means that they can become very unhealthy and even die. You cannot sell diseased animals. At times a diseased animal can be a health risk for people.
Time, date and location of animal health and vaccination campaign.
Animal health and vaccination campaigns are taking place at [insert info here] for [insert info] by [insert info]. Criteria for selection are [insert info]. This has been decided by [insert info]. Contact [insert local authority / relevant organisation info] for more information. They can be found at [insert info].
Importance of safe and secure animal shelters
Shelters that are safe and secure can help protect animals and maintain their health and well-being.
Importance of safe storage of fodder
Safe storage of fodder can help to maintain animal health in times of emergency. Keeping fodder in a [insert info here] location can help to preserve fodder during storms and floods.
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