Sharing the Load: A guide to improving the welfare of working animals through collective action

Author:   Lisa van Dijk ,  Joy C. Pritchard ,  Subir K. Pradhan ,  Kimberley L. Wells
Publisher:   Practical Action Publishing
ISBN:  

9781853397196


Pages:   256
Publication Date:   01 January 2011
Format:   Paperback
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Sharing the Load: A guide to improving the welfare of working animals through collective action


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Author:   Lisa van Dijk ,  Joy C. Pritchard ,  Subir K. Pradhan ,  Kimberley L. Wells
Publisher:   Practical Action Publishing
Imprint:   Practical Action Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 29.70cm
Weight:   0.673kg
ISBN:  

9781853397196


ISBN 10:   1853397199
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   01 January 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Prelims (Figs, Tables, Case Studies, Preface, Acknowledgments, Symbols used in the text, Acronyms) Introduction Part I: Working animals and their welfare 1. Working animals and the communities - who own them 2. Animal welfare Part II: Implementing animal welfare interventions with communities 3. Interventions for lasting change 4.Facilitation for collective action 5. Reaching out to promote animal welfare PART III: Participatory action tools for animal welfare 6. Participatory action tools for animal welfare Back Matter (References and further reading)

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<i>Sharing the Load</i> is a must-read for all those involved not only in animal welfare, but also social development in general. --Tom Thomas, Chief Executive


Sharing the Load is a must-read for all those involved not only in animal welfare, but also social development in general.


The authors have combined advanced knowledge of animal welfare and community-based participatory methods to produce a beautifully accessible and practical book. --David Hadrill, Veterinary Consultant and member of the Board of Directors This is a pioneering work of its own kind, which I am sure will contribute directly in improving the livelihoods and well-being of millions of poor people in Asia, Africa and Latin America who depend primarily or partly on income from working animals. --Kamal Kar, Chairman Sharing the Load is a must-read for all those involved not only in animal welfare, but also social development in general. --Tom Thomas, Chief Executive The authors have combined advanced knowledge of animal welfare and community-based participatory methods to produce a beautifully accessible and practical book. --David Hadrill, Veterinary Consultant and member of the Board of Directors This is a pioneering work of its own kind, which I am sure will contribute directly in improving the livelihoods and well-being of millions of poor people in Asia, Africa and Latin America who depend primarily or partly on income from working animals. --Kamal Kar, Chairman -The authors have combined advanced knowledge of animal welfare and community-based participatory methods to produce a beautifully accessible and practical book.---David Hadrill, Veterinary Consultant and member of the Board of Directors -This is a pioneering work of its own kind, which I am sure will contribute directly in improving the livelihoods and well-being of millions of poor people in Asia, Africa and Latin America who depend primarily or partly on income from working animals.---Kamal Kar, Chairman -Sharing the Load is a must-read for all those involved not only in animal welfare, but also social development in general.---Tom Thomas, Chief Executive Sharing the Load is a must-read for all those involved not only in animal welfare, but also social development in general. --Tom Thomas, Chief Executive Sharing the Load is a must-read for all those involved not only in animal welfare, but also social development in general. --Tom Thomas, Chief Executive


Author Information

Dr Joy Pritchard is Senior Animal Welfare and Research Advisor at The Brooke. She is an experienced veterinary surgeon and animal scientist specializing in the health, welfare and productivity of animals in international development contexts. S.K. Pradhan is a Community Development Manager with The Brooke, India. He is a specialist in animal science and agriculture with expertise in participatory development in the rural sector, and has worked with The Brooke in Egypt, Pakistan, Ethiopia and Kenya as well as India. Kimberly Wells is a Working Equine Behaviour and Welfare Advisor with The Brooke, where she facilitates training workshops and provides technical advice across the Brooke's global programmes.

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