The perspective of camel breeders
Compiled by Arun Srivastava, Ilse Köhler-Rollefson, Hanwant Singh Rathore, and Uttra Kothari. Lokhit Pashu-Palak Sansthan
Over 50 camel breeders met in Sadri, Rajasthan in November 2004 to discuss the declining numbers of camels in Rajasthan. They recommended ways to increase access to grazing, improve veterinary services, and promote the marketing of camel milk and other products.
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Building a Multi-Stakeholder Platform for the Conservation of the Camel in Rajasthan
Proceedings of an International Conference held on 23–25 November 2004 in Sadri. Lokhit Pashu-Palak Sansthan, Sadri, Rajasthan, India
Camel specialists from around the world discussed how to make camel keeping more profitable and attractive, so the decline in camel numbers in Rajasthan can be halted.
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Can it help the drylands and food-insecure countries?
Ilse Köhler-Rollefson, 2005
Arguments for an international agreement to govern the genetic resources of farm animals. How can breeds and genes be conserved, where are the biodiversity hotspots, and what should an international agreement cover?
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Documenting animal breeds and breeding from a community perspective
Lokhit Pashu-Palak Sansthan and Ilse Köhler-Rollefson, 2005
Describes the threats to indigenous breeds of livestock, and how to document them as a first step in conserving them in collaboration with the communities where they evolved. Manual produced with support from GTZ.
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Ilse Köhler-Rollefson and Hanwant Singh Rathore, 2005
Down To Earth, 31 May 2005
A journey through Rajasthan’s Thar Desert to document the drastic decline in camel numbers there.
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Conservation cannot ignore pastoral rights
Ilse Köhler-Rollefson
Published in Down to Earth, 31 July 2005
Describes how a directive aimed at promoting conservation in India is harming pastoralists in Rajasthan and the livestock biodiversity they conserve.
Safeguarding national assets for food security and trade
Ilse Köhler-Rollefson
GTZ, FAO, CTA, 2004
Summary of four workshops on livestock genetic resources held in Mozambique, Angola, Zambia and Swaziland.
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Still a viable option?
Workshop report compiled by Chakrawarti Singh and Ilse Köhler-Rollefson
Lokhit Pashu-Palak Sansthan, 2005
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Statement on Livestock Keepers’ Rights issued by members of civil society, government, inter-governmental organizations, researchers, livestock keepers and the private sector from 17 countries in Bellagio, Italy, April 2006.
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