Reinforce the resilience of vulnerable populations

By supplying milk and meat, small ruminants provide nutritional security to the most impoverished families.

Small ruminants provide a safety net for the most impoverished:

They can adapt to even the harshest environments.
They require little maintenance or space.
They grow and reproduce rapidly.
They can be sold easily and quickly.
They require only a few investments in infrastructure and health monitoring.
They are a source of food and income for households.

However, small ruminant husbandry will only secure the livelihoods of these populations if support measures ensure that the animals are maintained in good health.