Community Livestock Extension Workers - IRM

Livestock is the mainsource of high proteinfoods as well as a greatmean of incomegeneration for most ruralpopulation in Pakistan.IRM community LivestockExtension Workers(CLEWs) Trainingprogramme is developedto get most benefit out ofLivestock by maximizingproduction andminimizing losses throughdisease prevention &mortality control.Livestock is the main source of highprotein foods as well as a great mean ofincome generation for most ruralpopulation in Pakistan. The loss oflivelihood for the livestock farmers hasmade household increasingly vulnerableand has decreased the livestock in thelocal market.ObjectivesCLEWs Training Programme's basicobjective is to: Build the capacities andfacilitate the CLEWs Provide livestock serviceswww.irm.edu.pk

Achieve overall livestockdevelopment at local levelAdopt improved technologiesImpart basic skills, information,knowledge to the selectedCLEWs regarding the livestockImprovise livestock services at thedoorstep of communities,Create job opportunities in lowresource rural setting.Learning styleThe basic learning strategy for CLEWSis 'learning by Doing'. This isaccomplished through lectures,tutorials, practical work and groupdiscussions. Highly effectiveapproaches have been used in CLEWsTraining programme keeping in mindthe need of our participants. Thisprogramme is an excellent combinationof interactive tutorials, demonstrations,extensive field work led by specializedscientists and expert livestockextension staff, exposure visits tomodel farms, agriculture activities,brainstorming sessions andevaluations.diversity, we continually strive to deliverculturally appropriate training tounderserved populations.Training ContentsHighly professional team of animalscientists, researchers and fieldexperts has developed this trainingprogramme keeping in mind the latestapproaches of livestock extension. Thecontents of the course encompass: Livestock management Animal basic health & Hygiene Animal nutritionLivestock first aid, Curative andpreventive measureDisease identification and controlBreed improvementRange managementPoultry managementArtificial inseminationLivestock vaccinationMarketing livestock product andbusiness managementWe endeavor to make our coursesaccessible to all. Strengthened by ourwww.irm.edu.pk

Women PresenceIn rural areas women are engaged in different tasksfrom dawn to dusk revolving around livestock.Livestock plays major role in fulfilling dietary needs ofhouseholds and livestock rearing is also an incomesource. Keeping in view the importance of women'srole in livestock management, the IRM alwaysencourages women to attend CLEWs training from alldistricts of Pakistan. Women in CLEWs training wouldprove a milestone in strengthening livestock extensionservices at grassroots level especially with focus onthe areas of poultry and dairy research activities.About IRMIRM is the leading skillenhancement and capacitydevelopment training institute innot-for-profit sector of Asia. Withportfolio of 500 training andannual turnover of 50,000trainees; the programmes offeredby IRM aim at reducing povertyand enhance human andorganizational productivity. Theinstitute holds two decades ofexperience and expertise inarranging and conducting a widerange of skill enhancementprogrammes including both staffand community, Diplomacourses, field oriented researchstudies, symposiums; nationaland international workshops.NATIONAL AGRICULTURALRESEARCH CENTERUNIVERSITY OF ARID AGRICULTURERAWALPINDICLEWS training programme links ruralcommunity members with relatedpublic and private sectororganizations. Quality for CommunityLivestockExtension Workers is ensured throughstrong partnershipand certification from reputable AnimalHealth Institutes.Community Contribution*Rs 1000, is community's contributionfor all community training programmesSTAY CONNECTED WITH USISO 9001:2008IRM is the largest specialized training institute in not-for-profit sector in Pakistan