Chudamani Chalise a livestock farmer from Nawalparasi
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Practical Action Nepal
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30/01/2015 , 31/10/2013
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Agriculture
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Practical Answers
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Case study from Nepal annual report 2012/13 Chudamani Chalise (38) from Nawalparasi is a livestock farmer who raises cows for income generation. “There were many problems that I faced. The major problem was that my cows used to stop eating and drinking quite frequently. I had no idea what had happened, I even consulted a veterinary doctor but the medicines too did not work,”says Chudamani. Loss of even a single cow meant huge financial challenge for Chudamani. He was worried to see his cows losing weight and licking mud. “But now, my problem is solved. I don’t have to call the doctor to cure my cattle anymore, I can solve the problem myself,” shares Chudamani happily. This became possible after he attended an orientation programme conducted by Practical Answers at Ageuli Community Library and Resource Centre where he learnt about Mineral Blocks which is a home remedy for malnourished cows. After the orientation, he started making mineral blocks at his home and fed his cows. He noticed improvement in their health after about two months of feeding the mineral blocks. The cows started eating properly and gaining weight too. Seeing the improvement in Chudamani’s cows, his neighbours have also started consulting him. “Other eight people have benefitted in my neighbourhood after I shared my knowledge with them. I am very happy to see my cows healthy. They have started giving more milk than before which has increased my income,” says Chudamani.
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