Updated Feb 10, 2021
Improved goat feeding strategy in Nepal
Part of University of Florida
http://livestocklab.ifas.ufl.edu/projects/dr-conner-mullally/
Conner Mullally
This innovation improves goat productivity through improved fodder rations.
Stage 3: Proof of Concept
Staff members of the main implementing partner, Heifer International, are training a limited number of producers on the use of feed products analyzed through part of this project. A limited number of farmers are being trained because of covid-19 restrictions.
Focus Areas:
Livestock & Agriculture
Implemented In:
Nepal
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Country Implemented In
Verified Funding
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Problem
Low goat productivity due to poor quality and inadequate feeding practices.
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Solution
These feed recommendations incorporate locally available and cost-effective feed resources to improve animal nutrition
Target Beneficiaries
Smallholder producers
Competitive Advantage
Current solutions have not been adapted to the context of Nepali goat smallholders
The Team Behind the Innovation
PI: Conner Mullally, PhD Co-PI: Neena Gorkhali, PhD (female) Co-PI: Sarah Janzen, PhD(female) Co-PI: Nicholas Magnan, PhD Implementing partner: Heifer International (Nepal office). Field activities led by Bhola Shrestha and Neena Joshi
EXECUTIVE TEAM INCLUDES WOMEN
Milestone
Date Unknown
Funds RaisedVERIFIED
$1,233,989
TITLEDesigning and evaluating innovations for development of smallholder female livestock cooperatives in Nepal
TYPEGrant
Implemented InNepal
Date Unknown
New Country Implemented In
Nepal
