Micro-livestock for livelihoods A new outlook for the North Eastern Hilly states of India

Abstract

The challenge is how to increase the food supply, particularly food of animal origin, in light of increasing global demand from predominantly urban populations with increased purchasing capacity. Though, livestock population is increasing day by day but adequate feed would not be available at reasonable price to rear them under traditional animal husbandry. Therefore, improvements in micro-livestock production can meet the nutritional demand in the household and increase their livelihood security by increasing their social standing and financial autonomy.