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Jun 04
2010
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APF Animal HusbandryPosted by: GreenMicrofinance |
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Vaccination Campaign
APF is preparing to launch an animal vaccination campaign for rabies, anthrax and other diseases, which means the people of Fondwa are also protected.
Conducting Animal Population Study
Through this planned study, APF will be better able to assess Fondwa's animal demographics through an accurate, updated survey. This data will inform better inform APF for planning future work, as it will also provide accurate household census data on the entire region.
Edrix Alcime is AFP Veterinarian for Fondwa. He will oversee the vaccination campaign and animal population study. Edrix is called upon by the community to care for all of the animals throughout Fondwa, no easy task.
Edrix works hand-in-hand with Hérold Félix, APF Agriculturalist. They conduct training for peasant groups, overseeing a large program area.
Goat and Pig Program
Presently, APF families care for the mature female pigs and goats, until they give birth to piglets or kids. After birth, the family returns to the female adult animal to APF, who then redistributes the goat or pig to another family in the community to breed piglets or kids.

