Overview

In the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, and adjoining areas of Nepal, availability and efficient supply of animal health products is inadequate. In addition to this challenge, information on the benefits of veterinary vaccines and medicines is very limited.

The GALVmed Hester South Asia Project aims to develop a commercially viable distribution network of veterinary medicines and vaccines for small-scale livestock producers (SSPs) in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Nepal to guarantee a sustainable access to effective animal health products. By increasing the supply of quality veterinary medicines and vaccines, and creating awareness for their use, small-scale producers will be able to address the economic difficulties that livestock diseases cause, and on a bigger scale, to achieve a lasting transformation in their livelihoods.

Objectives

• To develop a commercially viable distribution model of veterinary medicines and vaccines for SSPs in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Nepal
• To help 2 million SSPs in the project area by making available the most needed veterinary products to prevent diseases in their livestock and poultry

Current Status

• More than 1000 stockists and retailers currently distributing animal health products to SSPs
• Over 1500 veterinary professionals and paraprofessionals are aware and recommending products to SSPs
• Continuous training and orientation of supply chain actors, service providers and SSPs
• Collaborations with other stakeholders/partners to reach more SSPs

Further information

Hester Biosciences

The GALVmed Hester South Asia Project brochure