Senaapathy Research Foundation (SKCRF) (A In Situ Conservation and breeding centre)

Annual Report 2010 - 2011 Contents G Annual report narrative G Reference and services G Donors list G Documentation G Conservation G Workshops /Training and Technical support G Bargur Hill Cattle Breeders Association G Umbalaccherry Native Cattle Breeders Association G Lectures /Seminars / Exhibitions

From the desk of the Chairman Senaapathy Kangayam Cattle Research The past year Foundation is an In Situ conservation and has been an breeding centre based in Kuttappalayam in important year District of . It also functions for SKCRF on as a resource centre and research institute on several fronts. native breeds of cattle in Tamil Nadu, . Purchase of four cows and two bulls have been possible with the support of The Cattle farm was founded by the managing Mr.K.Nallathambi Swaminathan, trustee. The who was a passionate Kangayam trust is in the Prof. M.S. Swaminathan M.P. Dr. P.L. Gautham cattle breeder belonging to the p r o c e s s o f Karthikeya Sivasenapathy, Dr. V. Arivudainambi Mandradiar family, the architects establishing a of the Kangayam breed. He was library to collect books on native breeds of cattle, livestock also a member of the Legislative r e a r i n g , e t h n o Assembly of Tamilnadu during veterinary references, 1967 to 1972. He served as Vice p a s t o r a l i s m a n d Chairman of the Tamilnadu a n t h r o p o l o g y . L i v e s t o c k D e v e l o p m e n t D o c u m e n t a t i o n , C o m m i t t e e , D i r e c t o r o f conservation, breeding, Born -05-09-1923 24-06-1986 Ta m i l n a d u Wa r e h o u s i n g d i s s e m i n a t i o n , Corporation, Chairman of the Coimbatore District Co- a w a r e n e s s ra i s i n g operative Spinning Mill, Director of the District Central programmes are some Co-operative bank, and an Organic farmer. of the other activities of the foundation. Objectives of the trust: Stastics show that there a) Raise awareness among the public about the Kangayam is a steep hike in breed and its uniqueness. K a n g a y a m c a t t l e b) Issue pedigree and stud animals to needy individual's breeding among small, marginal and big farmers after the association/groups and pastoralists. “Kangayam Cattle Show 2010” by SKCRF. Several farmers c) Contribute to the debate on animal genetic resources have been buying Kangayam cows and bulls for organic (AGR) and influence state policies. farming, racing, Rekhla, Jallikattu and for the love of the d) Explore ways and means to protect and use of Korangadu breed. silvi pastoral system for conservation of Kangayam breed Three major exhibitions were conducted in Kannapuram and of cattle and Mecheri breed of sheep. Kuttappalayam. Exhibitions and field visits attract people to e) Undertake studies/associate or enable individuals and the foundation and serves as a forum for exchange. institutions to work on Kangayam breed and Korangadu. This year free natural service was offered by SKCRF for f) Associate with individuals and organizations involved in insemination of 93 cows in the locality. People from Tiruppur, conservation and sustainable use of its causes. Mulanur, Kangayam, Poondurai and Vellakovil use natural service of pedigree bulls maintained at the foundation. g) Explore pathways to use the Kangayam breed in the modern context. I take this opportunity to thank the media notably “The Hindu”, Pasumai vikatan, Thinathanthi and Thinamalar for h) Conserve documents of value for research. their support. I) Gather and general knowledge of about native breeds and disseminate it to stakeholders and the general public. j) Train livestock keepers', breeders and farmers engaged in Sivasenapathy Swaminathan research in the areas of anthropology and pastoralists' Chairman migration. April 2011 Annual Report-2010-2011

O n 1 8 . 4 . 2 0 1 0 a n On 26.4.2010 Dr. Bram exhibition was organized Prakash, Principal by the Foundation at the Scientist, National Kannapuram Annual Bureau of Animal Kangayam Cattle Shandy Genetic Resources was inaugurated by (NBAGR) along with Dr.Shaukar, Advisor o f f i c i a l s o f t h e (Animal Husbandry), Tamilnadu Veterinary Dr. Bram Prakash, N.B.A.G.R

Department visited the farm for gene sampling. Dr.Bram Prakash appreciated the activities of SKCRF and stated, “It is good attempt on part of a livestock k e e p i n g f a m i l y a n d i n d i v i d u a l s t o h a v e Mr. C, Samayamoorthi. IAS established a foundation to work on native animals “. P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n , Dr. G. Nammalvar Government of India. He met farmers, livestock keepers of The Chairman Mr. Sivasenapathy Swaminathan, managing trustee K a n g a y a m b r e e d a n d Mr.Karthikeya Sivasenapathy , trustees Mr.Gunadharan documented the Kannapuram Govindaswamy, Sivasenapathy Natarajan were invited to Korkai, C a t t l e S h o w . M r . Nagappattinam district for a state level organic paddy cultivation Samayamoorthi IAS, District conference on using cow dung Collector visited the exhibition Dr. Shaukar and cow urine organized by the and interacted with livestock keepers at kannapuram shandy. “ U m b a l a c c h e r r y N a t i v e Dr. Shaukar and the Managing Trustee visited Bargur in Erode L i v e s t o c k B r e e d e r ' s District to see the activities of BHCBA and report the threat Association”. The chairman faced by the Bargur breed to the Government of India. The addressed the conference on chief demands of livestock keepers were eradication of measures being undertaken by Lantana Camara (an invasive alien species), reducing the the foundation for the grazing area of cattle, penning permits for members of the conservation and breeding of Bargur Hill Cattle livestock, use of cow dung and Breeders Association. urine in agriculture. The T h e y d e m a n d e d secretary of the Umbalacherri establishment of in situ traditional livestock breeding c o n s e r v a t i o n a n d society took the group to visit a breeding centre along few livestock keepers in their farms and also had arranged a visit to with veterinary hospital the government run In Situ farm. in the Bargur Hills, SKCRF extended assistance in Anthiyur Taluk, Erode organizing the exhibition “Indus District, Tamilnadu. Valley Civilization “at K'SIRS School Coimbatore. The exhibition was On 23.4.2010 the managing trustee Mr. Karthikeya organized by the Roja Muthiah Sivasenapathy, Mr. Gunadharan Govindasamy, Trustee Research Library (RMRL), Chennai in participated in the National Consultation on Traditional connection with the World Classical Knowledge, Access and Benefit Sharing and Amendment to the Tamil Conference in Coimbatore. National Biodiversity Act 2002 conducted by National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), Ministry of Environment and O n 7.7. 2 0 1 0 M r. Ka r t h i k e ya Forest, Government of India. The managing trustee raised the Sivasenapathy, Mr. Gunadharan and issue of gene sampling and piracy.They met Mrs.Sujatha Arora Mr.Karthik Subramanian participated in the State Level Consultation I.A.S.,Director,Ministry of Environment and Forests and on “Community Based Management of Agro- biodiversity in an Era of explained to her the activities of SKCRF and LIFE Network. a Climate Change” organized by the M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation. As part of the consultation an exhibition was arranged On 25.4.2010 Mr. Karthikeya Sivasenapathy and Mr. in which SKCRF participated to showcase some of its activities. Sivasenapathy Natarajan participated in the ethno veterinary Noted agricultural scientist Prof.M.S.Swaminathan, Chairman, practice meeting held at Mrs. Indhrani Ramanathan farm at MSSRF, and Dr.P.L.Gautham, Chairman, National Biodiversity Kallipatti Erode district, Tamil Nadu.She is a passionate organic Authority (NBA) visited the SKCRF stall. The managing trustee put farmer and breeds . forth the following suggestions: Tamilnadu visited the foundation to have a firsthand knowledge 1. Extend annual on the activities of the foundation, in situ conservation and a w a r d s fo r breeding, use of cow dung and urine as pesticides and nutrients. f a r m e r s maintaining O n 1 3 .7. 2 0 1 0 t h e pure breed Palluyir Foundation and native cattle in BHCBA and arranged for collaboration a s t a k e h o l d e r with NGO and consultation and field b r e e d i n g visit of the Forest societies. Minister, Mr.Selvaraj, Dr. P.L. Gautham, Chairman, G o v e r n m e n t o f 2. Need for the National Biodiversity Authority T a m i l n a d u f o r establishment highlighting problems o f i n s i t u associated with penning and grazing areas of Bargur breed. A breeding farm meeting was organized in Bargur in which 25 Bargur livestock for Kangayam keepers participated and interacted with the Minister. This in its home meeting provided an opportunity for the stakeholders to t r a c t a n d highlight the need for grant of penning permits and to include B a r g u r i n removal of Lantana Camara, an invasive alien species under the Bargur hills. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee 3. E r a d i c a t e Scheme (MGNREGA). Mr.Sivasenapathy Natarajan, Mr. invasive alien Kenjappan and other members of the BHCBA took the Forest species like Pro. M.S. Swaminathan, M.P., Chairman, MSSRF Minister for a field visit to four Pattis (Penning areas) of Bargur L a n t a n a Cattle. Camara and Parthenium as part of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme on a war O n 1 8 . 7 . 2 0 1 0 footing; explore ways and means to use Lantana in making Senaapathy Kangayam furniture and vermin-compost. C a t t l e R e s e a r c h Foundation, Kangayam 4. Allow penning permits for Bargur cattle as a special category Breeder's Society, EID as it is the only Parry India Limited cattle having ( A g r o d i v i s i o n ) hill tract as its o r g a n i z e d a n home. Awareness Programme 5. “Korangadu” is and Meet on Ethno- a unique silvi veterinary practices for livestock rearing and sugarcane pastoral system harvesting at Valliarachal Village in Vellakovil Union, in which 40 of agriculture livestock keepers participated. Demonstrations, lectures and found in the discussions on the use of dung and urine of Kangayam cattle as a t r a d i t i o n a l growth promoter were held for the participants. Participants Kongu region were also taught to identify herbs and plants used for treatment Tamilnadu. It of livestock. needs state support and funding. To conserve Kangayam cattle Korangadu is an integral part of it. Once in three years On 23.7.2010 Mr.Vidial the government should allocate funds for maintenance of S.Sekar, Member of Korangadu, like fencing, repairs, plouging, cleaning and Legislative Assembly of removal of invasive alien species. United Nations has Kangayam visited the mentioned it in their website that Korangadu is a GIAHS f o u n d a t i o n a n d (Globally Important Agriculture Heritage System) which addressed a meeting of needs to be protected and conserved. t h e m e m b e r s o f 6.There was a scheme called Key village centre scheme where Kangayam breeder's Kangayam livestock keepers used to be paid a stipend of Rs. society. Mr.Karthikeya 10 in 1950s and 60s for Kangayam calves. A stipend of S i v a s e n a p a t h y Rs.500 should be paid to the farmer for a period of 10 welcomed the gathering and listed out the demands of native months for maintenance and conservation of the calf of all breed livestock keepers. native breeds with the assistance of the Animal Husbandry Department. On 26.7.2010, the Secretary of Senaapathy Kangayam O n 9 . 7 . 2 0 1 0 Cattle Research Foundation Mr.S.Devanathan, M r . K a r t h i k e y a I.A.S., Assistant S i v a s e n a p a t h y , t h e Director of Rural Secretary of the Bargur Hill D e v e l o p m e n t , Cattle Breeder Association Government of along with Mr.Kenjappan, An Ariel view of the “Kannappuram Cattle Shandy” Veerasolapuram, Kangayam Taluk, Tirupur District, Tamil Nadu.

President of the Association and a few members met Mr. During 13-15 August 2010 LIFE Network Preparatory Meeting for Pongalur N.Palaniswamy, Minister for Animal Husbandry, the Convention of Biological Diversity Conference of Parties 10, Government of Tamil Nadu and submitted a petition, calling Nagoya Japan was held in Kuttappalayam. The meeting which for establishment of an artificial insemination centre at was attended by participants from Germany, UK, South Africa, Bargur, allow penning permits (Patti pass) for Bargur breed, Kenya, South Africa, and Spain, was attended by more than include the removal of invasive alien species Lantana Camara Three hundred livestock keepers, breeders associations and (Unni poondu), Proposis juliflora and Parthenium under the organizations from different parts of India working on native Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee livestock. The LIFE Network founded by Dr.Ilse Kohler-Rollefson Scheme (MGNREGA). is an umbrella organization having the following objectives: 1. Conserve livestock diversity in situ Due to the 2. Empower livestock keepers above efforts o f Pa l l u y i r 3. Promote socially inclusive and ecologically sustainable Fo u n d a t i o n livestock farming and Bargur 4. Support the development of diverse products from native H i l l C a t t l e breeds of livestock B r e e d e r s 5. Strengthen rural income opportunities Association, Dr.Rajendran 6. Advocate holistic conservation. of Tamilnadu The conference /consultation was inaugurated by Mr.N.Pongalur Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) Palaniswamy, Minister for Animal Husbandry, Mr.Swaminathan, visited Bargur and Minister for Highways and Minor Ports and presided over by purchased five Dr.G.Kumaravelu, I.F.S., Former Principal Chief Conservator of Bargur Breeding Forests and full time member of the Planning Commission, Bulls and three Government of Tamilnadu, Dr.P.Murugesa Boopathi, Vice Heifers from the Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Bargur Hill Cattle Coimbatore, Dr.P.Thangaraju, Vice Chancellor of the Tamil Nadu B r e e d e r s University of Veterinary and Animals Sciences (TANUVAS), Association for the D r. C h a n d r a h a s a n , D e a n , TA N U VA S , N a m a k k a l , a r t i f i c i a l Dr.L.P.Swaminathan, Trustee of SKCRF and formerly Head of the i n s e m i n a t i o n Department, TNAU, Mr.Vivekanandhan, Co-coordinator LIFE centre in Namakkal network, Dr.G.Nammalvar, President, Indian Organic Faring and Madhavaram Movement,Dr.V.Arivudainambi,Trustee, Mr.V.Palanisamy, Trustee Dairy Farm in SKCRF participated. C h e n n a i . T h e A Bargur Stud Bull called “Guli” BHCBA assisted in highly threatned breed The 3 days international meet was also attended by procuring the best Mr.R.M.Palaniswamy, Mr.Vidial S. Sekar, Member of Legislative breedable animals. Assembly, Government of Tamil Nadu, Mr.Rajkumar Mandradiar, Mr.Sivakumar Mandradiar and a host of local dignitaries and On 7.8.10 Mr.Karthikeya Sivasenapathy participated in the 3 livestock keepers. This unique consultation process was on eye day International Seminar on Eliminating Hunger and opener to the government, livestock keepers, bureaucrats and Poverty in Global Research and Development Agenda farmers. The out come of the consultation the “Kuttappalayam conducted by M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation in Confirmation” was signed by more than 25 NGOs and 70 livestock Chennai. keepers working on native animals, livestock keepers, pastoralist's biodiversity and breeders associations. Dr. P. Murugesa Boopathi, Vice Chancellor, Dr. Ilse, Founder LIFE Network, Prof. Thangaraj, Vice Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. (L to R) Dr. P. Murugesa Boopathi, Dr. G. Kumaravel, IFS, Member Planning Commission, Prof. L.P. Swaminathan, Trustee, SKCRF and Karthikeya Sivasenapathy, Managing Trustee, SKCRF Members of the LIFE Network at Senapathy Kangayam Cattle Research Foundation, Kuttappalayam

“Kuttappalayam Confirmation”

We, members of the LIFE Network that represents the interests of 9. We call on: The upcoming 10th Conference of the Parties small-scale and biodiversity conserving livestock keepers and (COP 10) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in other stakeholders, have met here in Kuttappalayam, Tamil Nadu Nagoya to focus attention on implementing in-situ (India) from 13-15 August 2010 and confirm that: conservation of traditional livestock keeping (pastoralist and smallholder) systems, in accordance with Article 8-j of the 1. Our breeds make an enormous contribution to food CBD and to acknowledge the significant contribution of local production and food sovereignty. Their mobility and livestock keeping communities in conserving biological hardiness allow them to access distant and remote grazing diversity. areas especially in deserts, marginal lands and mountainous regions that could otherwise not be put to productive use. 10. The Government of India as a signatory to the CBD to They convert the vegetation in these areas into milk, meat recognize the linkage between in-situ conservation of its and other products that sustain the urban population. domestic animal diversity and secure access to common property resources. We request a series of state-wise 2. Our breeds can utilize small and dispersed patches of consultations with the concerned institutions governing vegetation, for instance along roadsides, and many types of these resources, including, and maybe led by the Ministry of household and crop wastes, a capacity that is of crucial value Environment and Forests, Department of Animal for the economic empowerment and dignity of women. Husbandry, Department of Rural Development and Revenue 3. Our breeds are essential components of organic farming Department, to arrive at a solution that will enable in-situ systems through the production of manure. Outside organic conservation of livestock breeds. production systems too, their manure decreases the need for 11. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations artificial fertilizer and they thereby mitigate climate change. (FAO) to step up implementation of the Global Plan of Action 4. Our breeds are important source of draught power which on Animal Genetic Resources by enhanced support for saves on fossil fuels. Strategic Priorities 5 (promoting agro-ecosystems approaches to the management of animal genetic 5. Our breeds act as insurance against drought and have the resources) and 6 (supporting indigenous and local capacity to adapt to climate change due to their tolerance of production systems and associated knowledge systems of climatic extremes. importance to the maintenance and sustainable use of 6. Our breeds are the basis for sustainable livestock production animal genetic resources). Furthermore, we demand official in the future, since they are independent of grains and do not inclusion of livestock keepers in the developing debate compete with humans for food. about the future of livestock production as evidenced by the State of Food and Agriculture 2009. 7. Our breeds are integral part of the environment and in many cases necessary to sustain wildlife biological diversity as well 12. Development organizations (such as IFAD, IUCN, Ford as balancing eco-systems. Foundation, EU) to support programmes of work that will enable local communities to establish Biocultural 8. Our breeds are product of traditional knowledge and Community Protocols and thereby invoke Livestock Keepers' sustainable lifestyles. They represent biological diversity Rights that are necessary for them to continue acting as whose survival is intimately tied to traditional knowledge, guardians of livestock biodiversity. innovations and practices. They therefore fall under the domain of the United Nations Convention on Biological 13. Governments to endorse and support the implementation of Diversity (Article 8-j) to which India is a signatory. Livestock Keepers' Rights. Signatories / List of Participants: Lokhit Pashu Palak Sansthan, Rajasthan, India. SEVA, Tamilnadu, India. Sahjeevan, Gujarat, India. Senaapathy Kangayam Cattle Research Foundation, Tamilnadu India. Palluyir Foundation, Tamilnadu India. Natural Justice, South Africa. MARAG ,Gujarat India. League for Pastoral Peoples, Germany. Rain fed Livestock Network India. SAMBURU, Africa. Spanish Federation of Shepherds, Spain. Banni Pashu Uchherak Maldhari Sangathan, Gujarat, India. Breeders' Association, , India. Bargur Hill Cattle Breeders Association, Tamilnadu India. Malaimadu Cattle Breeders Association, Tamilnadu India. Vechur Breed Conservation Trust, Kerala, India. Centre for Ethno-Veterinary Practices, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu India. Jaisalmer Camel Breeders' Association, Rajasthan, India. Raika Community Panchyat, Pali, Rajasthan, India. Society for Conservation of Old and Endangered Livestock Breeds, Germany World Alliance of Mobile Indigenous People. List of Signatories for LIFE Network meeting and the Kuttappalayam Confirmation on 13-15Aug 2010 At Kuttappalayam

Name of Participants &Address

01-02. Antje Feldmann (Ms) German Society for the Conservation of Traditional Breeds, and a community member from Germany 03. Dr. Arivudai Nambi, M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai, Trustee SKCRF 04. Arun Mahalingam, SKCRF and Kangayam breeders Society. 05. B S Borgaonkar, Veterinary Officer Dept of Animal Husbandry, Lattur, Maharashtra 06-07. Benito Palraj, Secretary Malaimadu Association Theni, Tamilnadu. Sriramu, pastoralists from Theni 08. Bhavana Rao (Ms), Rainfed Livestock Network,Hyderabad 09. Chandrahasan, Dean, Namakkal Veterinary College, TN 10. D K Sadana, NBAGR, Karnal 11. Dr. Punniyamoorthy, TANUVAS, Thanjavur 12. Devapprakash, Palaniswamy ,Trustee, Senaapathy Kangayam Cattle Research Foundation. 13-16. E.Sivasenapthy, Kenchan, Ashoka Swamiji, and Members from Bargur hill cattle breeders association, Pastoralists, Erode, and Tamilnadu. 17. Fernando Garcia, Spanish Shepherds Federation, Spain 18-19. Geeta Desai (Ms) Manjal Bharwad , Ahmedabad 20. Gunadharan Govindasamy, Auroville,Pondycherry ,Trustee, SKCRF 21-22. Hanwant Singh, Babulal Raika LPPS, Sadri, Rajasthan 23. Ilse Kohler Rollefson, LPP, Germany ,Founder LIFE network. 24-28. Jayan, J. Joseph, Joby, Braharadatham, and Devathathan Farmers of Vechur Breed Conservation Trust , Kerala 29. Kabir Bavikatte, Natural Justice, South Africa 30. Kamal Kishore, Rainfed Livestock Network, Delhi 31. Karthikeya Sivasenapathy, Managing trustee, Senaapathy Kangayam Cattle Research Foundation, Tamilnadu, India. 32. Kerekoppa Ramesh, NDRI, Bangalore 33-34. Krishnakumar, Gobichettipalayam. Yuva, Water technology Centre ,T.N.A.U. 35. Prof.L. P.Swaminathan Trustee, SKCRF 36. Lalji, MARAG / WAMIP, Ahmedabad 37. M Iyue, Professor and Head, Sheep breeding Research station, Sandynallah. 38. M R Pachegaonkar Retired Deputy Director of Animal Husbandry, Lattur Maharashtra. 39. N. Kandasamy, Retired Professor on Animal Genetics & Breeding, Coimbatore. 40. Nallasenapathy, Nallampalayam,,SEVA,Tamil Nadu 41. P. Kumarasamy, Professor and Head , Livestok Research station, Kattupakkam. 42. P. Murugesh Boopthy, Vice chancellor ,TNAU Coimbatore43. P. Thangaraju, VC, TANUVAS ,Chennai 44-46. P. Vivekanandan, SEVA, V.Alagumalai ,SEVA ,Tamil Nadu, M. Jayapandi, SEVA,Madurai 47. Pat Lanyasunya, Nairobi, Kenya 48. Pon Deepankar, of Vishwa Mangala go gram yatra, Erode and Mr. Krishnakumar 49. Ramesh Bhatti, Sahjeevan, Kutch 50. Renukadevi Karthikeya Trustee, SKCRF 51. S K Singh, Principal Scientist (AG&B) Central Institute for Research on Goats, Mathura 52. Sabyasachi Das, Sahjeevan ,Kutch 53. Sanjay, Moving Images, New Delhi 54 Saveio Kratli, International Institute of Environment and Development, UK. 55. Seema Krishna Prasad (Ms), Sahaja Samrudha,Bangalore 56. Senaapathy, Kangayam Cattle Research Foundation and Palluyir Foundation. 57. Sivasenapathy Swaminathan Trustee, SKCRF 58-71. Vivek Anand, Soundaram Ramaswamy, Mr. Thangaraj, Mr. Vasudevan, Mr. Kumaraswamy, Mr. Madheswaran, Mr. Raju, Mr. Palaniappan, Mr. Venkatachalam, Mr. Mani, Mr. Murugesh, Mr. Guhan, Mr. Aravindh, Mr. Senthil from “Kangayam Cattle Breeders society” 72. Yatendra Singh, U.N.D.P.National Biodiversity Authority, Chennai.

On 18.8.2010 the “Workshop on Developing a National Strategy for the chairman of Conservation of Indigenous Livestock” by Planning the Foundation Commission, Government of India held at Yojana Bhavan, New Mr.Sivasenapat Delhi. The workshop was chaired by Prof.M.S.Swaminahan, h y renowned agricultural scientist and Chairman MSSRF, Dr.Abhijeet Swaminathan Sen., Economist and Dr.K.Kasthurirangan of the Planning and trustee Commission. The conference was attended by directors, chair Mrs.Saraswath persons of Indian Council for Agricultural Research, National y took part in Biodiversity Authority, National Bureau of Animal Genetic the “National Resources, Indian Diary Association, Joint Secretary Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Vice- Chancellors of State Veterinary and Conference on Dr. N. Kandasamy, Retd. Professor of Animal Genetics N a t i v e Animal Husbandry Universities, Directors of Central Research L i v e s t o c k Institutes, National Research Centre, Chief of project directorates B r e e d s a n d and other NGOs working on conservation and breeding of native t h e i r animals. The proceedings of the conference have been submitted s u s t a i n a b l e to the National Advisory Council and to the Government of India. Use” in Kerala On 1.9.2010 a o r g a n i z e d group of 40 jointly by the farmers and V e c h u r l i v e s t o c k Conservation Mr. K.S. Sivasenapathy, Chairman of SKCRF and keepers from Sri T r u s t i n Prof. Sosamma iype of the Vechure Conservation Trust Lanka visited association with Advanced Centre for Environment Studies and the foundation Sustainable Development. The chairman spoke on his a l o n g w i t h experience in breeding and about Korangadu. The meeting Mr.ThuranNamb provided an opportunity for diverse livestock keeper's breeders i of Pasumai and NGOs working on native animals to come together and Vikatan, a Tamil learn from each other. Organic farming O n 2 7 t h magazine. The S e p t e m b e r group stayed for 2 0 1 0 , t h e two days to M a n a g i n g l e a r n a b o u t Tr u s t e e o f farming using SKCRF and cow dung and Secretary of c o w u r i n e . P a l l u y i r Farmers who F o u n d a t i o n participated in Mr.Karthikeya the workshop Sivasenapathy were from the was invited for following NGO s in Srilanka: 1 . N e w E n v i r o n m e n t a l Resources (New era)

2 . M a r u t h a m Nature Farmers O r g a n i z a t i o n , Kannakuda

3. Centre for S u s t a i n a b l e A g r i c u l t u r e Re s e a r c h a n d D e v e l o p m e n t ( S A R D ) , Rajagiriya

4. Movement for L a n d a n d A g r i c u l t u r a l R e f o r m ( M O N L A R ) , Rajagiriya

5. Future in Our Hands Development Fund (FIOH) Badulla

6. Institute of Social Development (ISD) Kandy

7. Commercial Industrial Workers Union (CIWU) Colombo Dr. Sujatha Arora IAS, Director, MoEF, Dr. Sadana, Mr. Hem Pande IAS, 8. Caritas HUDCE (Vanni) Kilinochchi Mr. I.P. Farooki IAS, Joint Secretary, MoEF, Dr. P.L. Gautham, Chairman, N.B.A, Mr. Karthikeya Sivasenapathy at COP 10 9. Vikalpani Malambe

The team was headed by Mr.Linus Jayalake a union leader working for the welfare of the people in the war torn areas from Srilanka, Jaya Sundre and Mr. Loki Pandra Jaya Sunder, Members of Parliament, Government of Sri Lanka.

The managing trustee of SKCRF and secretary Palluyir foundation Mr.Karthikeya Sivasenapathy and trustee Palluyir Foundation and BHCRA Mr.Sivasenapathy Natarajan where part of the Indian delegation of the LIFE network to attend the Conference of Parties COP 10 of the Convention on Biological Diversity held at Nagoya Japan during 17-27 October 2010. It is a major summit of the United Nations with a gathering of 193 member countries to work out s t r a t e g i e s f o r b i o d i v e r s i t y conservation, its sustainable use and equitable sharing of benefits. The CBD Executive Secretary Mr.Ahamed dijaohlaf stated “The time to act is now .The place to act is here” and described COP 10 as a defining moment in the history of humankind. The Government of India was represented by Dr.Sujatha Arora, Director, Ministry of Environment and On 19.12.2010 At the State Level Forests , Mr.I.P.Farooki, Agriculturalist Rights Conference and Mr. Hem Pande, was held at Karur, Tamilnadu. Joint Secretary, Ministry The master breeding bull of of Environment and SKCRF was on display and won n u m e r o u s a w a r d s a n d Forest, Dr.P.L.Gautham, felicitations. C h a i r m a n o f t h e National Biodiversity On 17.1.2011 on the event of A u t h o r i t y ( N B A ) , Mattu Pongal, Member of Mr.Achalender Reddy, Member- Secretary of the NBA. The Legislative Assembly from LIFE net work team was headed by Dr.Ilse Kohler Rollefson of Kangayam, Mr.Vidial Sekar League for Pastoral Peoples and Endogenous Livestock conducted a Kangayam Cattle Show along with the Department of Development, Germany and founder LIFE network, Animal Husbandry in Kangayam. The breeding bull reared in the foundation was awarded the best prize and the breeding cow was Dr.Sadana, Principal Scientist, National Bureau of Animal awarded the 2nd prize. Genetic Resources (NBAGR), Mr. Benito Paulraj, Secretary, Malai Madu Hill Cattle Breeder Association, Mr.Vivekanandhan coordinator LIFE Network India, and Mr.Honourable Chachu F.Ganya, Member of Parliament, Republic of Kenya and Dr.Pat Lansunya.

The COP 10 exhibition attracted local and international visitors who were impressed about the biodiversity of India. LIFE network members used the opportunity to create awareness on the native breeds and the threats faced by them and the ways and means adopted for their conservation. The members also participated in numerous side events on various themes at O n 2 5 . 1 . 1 1 the COP the trustees had an opportunity to present the Members of the conservation methods followed by them and learnt new K a n g a y a m techniques to be implemented in India. They interacted with B r e e d e r s members of International Union for Conservation of Nature S o c i e t y , (IUCN), GTZ, UNDP, Conservation International, UNCCED and T A N U V A S , the FAO. Department of T h e S e n a a p a t h y A n i m a l K a n g a y a m C a t t l e H u s b a n d r y , Research Foundation NABARD and SKCRF jointly organized a cattle show and awards n o m i n a t e d M r s . ceremony at Puliyampatti Village near Arvakurichi. Managing S o u n d a r a m Trustee Mr.Karthikeya Sivasenapathy and Mr.Perumal of SKCRF took R a m a s w a m y an active part in the proceedings and deliberations. A total of 57 Kathasamypalayam, cows took part in the competition and the First prize was awarded to K . P . C h a t t h i r a m , Mr.Guhanram a passionate Kangayam Cattle breeder. Nanjaithalaiyur (P.O.), On 30.1.2011 15 Scientist different states of India taking part in a C h i n n a d h a r a p u r a m training programme on Productivity Enhancement in Dry lands (via), , , a through Diversified Farming Options conducted by Tamilnadu lady livestock keeper and member of the Agricultural University (T.N.A.U.) visited SKCRF to view the practical Kangayam Breeders Society for LIFE application of cow dung and cow urine for the cultivation of crops Network breeds savior awards 2010 who like paddy, sugar cane, timber crops, Melia Dubia, Kumil, bamboo, was awarded a cash prize Rs.10000 and a banana and coconut. The team was headed by Prof. Jayanthi, citation. She is a excellent livestock keeper Department of Programs, T.N.A.U. And Dr.P.M.Shanmugam. The and maintains four bulls for natural service. scientist where keenly interested in learning about Korangadu, a Mr.Kalappan of Thurasinampalayam Bargur unique Silvi Pastoral system found in the dry lands in the western nominated by the Bargur Hill Cattle Breeders Association was region of Tamil Nadu. awarded the Breed Savior Award for Bargur Cattle. The SKCRF, Palliyur Foundation and BHCBA were represented in the breed's savior awards ceremony by the managing trustee Mr.Karthikeya Sivasenapathy and Mr.Sivasenapathy Natarajan,Mr.Perumal of SKCRF An exhibition arranged by the foundation at the Madras Veterinary College was appreciated by Mr.Prabhakaran, Vice Chancellor TANUVAS.

On 9.2.2011 The managing trustee visited the farm of Mr.Madhu Ramakrishnan a farmer from Pollachi and a former Professor of Agriculture who farms only with the help of native Kangayam cattle's urine and cow dung. The farm is a nature lover's paradise and farming is done as per the principles of Japanese organic scientist Dr.Fukuoka. We acknowledge with gratitude the support of-

Dr.Ilse Kohler Rofelloson, LPP Germany, founder LIFE network. Prof.M.S.Swaminahan, Member of Parliament, Chairman, M.S.S.R.F., Chennai Mr.Pongalur Palaniswamy, Minister for Animal Husbandry, Govt of Tamilnadu. Mr.M.P.Saminathan, Minister for Highways and Small Ports, Govt of Tamilnadu. Dr.Sujatha Arora, Director, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt of India. Dr.P.L.Gautham Chairman, National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), Ministry of Environment and Forest, Govt of India.

On 15.2.2011 a group of scientists and veterinarians Mr.Ganesh Moorthy, from the African Union, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Member of Parliament, Erode. Sudan, Ethiopia, and Abuja visited the foundation. Mr.K.V.Ramalingam, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Erode. The purpose of the visit to SKCRF was to understand Mr.Sivasamy, Member of Parliament, Tiruppur. the unique character of the Kangayam breed, Korangadu and the use of cow dung and cow urine as Mr.Muthukumaraswamy I.A.S., Secretary Animal Husbandry, Govt of a substitute for nitrogenous fertilizers and pesticides. Tamilnadu. Chairman Mr.Sivasenapathy Swaminathan explained Ms.M.P Nirmala the various features of the breed and measures taken I.A.S Secretary, Animal husbandry, Govt of Tamilnadu to breed them at the foundation. Mr.Samayamoorthy I.A.S., Some of the participants are : - District Collector, Tiruppur district Dr.G.Kumaravelu I.F.S., Miss. Opara Ljeoma Chisa Full time member, Planning Commission, Govt of Tamilnadu. Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Nigeria Dr.P.Murugesa Boopathi, Mrs. Dawlat Abdalla Mahboub Abdalla, Vice Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. Ministry of Animal Resources and FisheriesSudan Prof.Thangaraj, Miss. Shuuluka Vice Chancellor, Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Victoria Nghituvali, Mashare Agricultural (TANUVAS), Chennai. Development Institute, Namibia Dr.Chandrahasan, Mrs. Wogenie Birhanie, Dean, Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), Agriculture, Water, Mines and Energy Bureau, Namakkal Ethiopia Mr. Akeem Bolaji Ibilade, Mr.Vidial Sekar, Member of Legislative Assembly, Kangayam. Federal Department of Livestock/Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Nigeria Mr.R.M.Palaniswamy, Member of Legislative Assembly, Modakuruchi Mr.Tsowa Idris Masha, Principal Agricultural Supdt. Cattle Breeding Centre, Dr.C.S.Shaukar, Federal Department of Livestock/Federal Ministry of Dy.Advisor, Planning Commission, Govt of India, New Delhi Agriculture, Nigeria Dr.V.Purushothman, Mr.Gezahegne Tadesse, Director of Research, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), Ethiopia Dr.G.Nammalvar, Mr. Onuh – Jibo Odawn, Organic scientist, Indian Organic Farming Trust Federal ministry of Agricultural and Rural Mr.Linus Jayatilake, Srilanka. Development, Nigeria Dr.Sadana, Principal Scientist, National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources Mr. Chongwe Mwachilenga Andrew, (NBAGAR), Karnal Provincial Livestock Officer. Zambia Mr.G.Sundar, Director, Roja Muthiah Research Library (RMRL), Chennai Mr. Bantieni Traore, Mali Dr.Kerekopppa Ramesh, National Diary Research Institute (NDRI), Mr. Offiong Eyo Effiong, Nigeria Bangalore. Mr. Kodwo Ennin Fynn, League for Pastoral Peoples and endogenous livestock Animal Production Directorate, Development, / LPP, Germany. Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Ghana M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai, Tamilnadu India. Mrs.Priscillah Noegwa, Mr.Appu @ Palaniswamy, President, Kuttappalayam. Livestock Production Officer, Nairobi, Kenya. List of cows and bulls issued by the foundation from 2010 April to March 2011

S.No Name and address Male Female 1. Mr.Loganathan,Tiruppur 1 2. Mr.D. Johnkumar, Karur 5 3. Managing Director, G.V.D.Mills , 1 2 Vidya Nikethan Matric Hr.Sec School,coimbatore 4. Mrs.Jeyalakshimi, Auditor, 2 Coimbatore-Trustee Krishana Temple 5. Mr.Thangaraj, Kangayam 2 3 6. Mr.Kaushikan, Tirunelveli 1 7. Mr.Subramani, Dharapuram 2 8. Mr.Arjunan, Cudddallore 3 9. Mr.Senthil, Udumalpettai 2

Total 7 17

Senaapathy Kangayam Cattle Research Foundation (SKCRF)

Board of Trustees Staff Mr. Sivasenapathy Swaminathan, Mr.A.Perumal, Manager / Co-Ordinator Chairman, 7th Generation Breeder, Mr.M.Thangavel, Supervisor Managing Trustee, Kuttappalayam Swaminathan educational Ms. Nithya, Accounts Officer and charitable trust, Mr.Saminathan, Caretaker Secretary, Sri Aurobindo Society, Kuttappalaym. Mr.Nachappan, Assistant Mr.Selvaraj, Assistant Mr.Nataraj, Care Taker Prof. L. P. Saminathan, Retd Professor and Head of the Department in Agricultural Economics Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. For further details contact: Senaapathy Kangayam Cattle Research Foundation Mr. Palaniswamy, Kuttappalayam P.O. Kangayam Taluk, Secretary, Horticultural association of Tamil Nadu Tiruppur District Tamil Nadu - 638 108. India Chinthamani Pannai, Sivagiri, Erode district. Mobile: +91 99944 33456, 90039 20456, 96294 28888 Mr. Devaprakash, Tel: +91 4257 294234,320685 Fax: +91 422 2233846 Managing Trustee of KSIR’S International School, Coimbatore. Farm: +91 4257 250231 Mr. Karthikeya Sivasenapathy, Email: [email protected], Managing Trustee, SKCRF, 8th Generation Breeder, Kuttappalayam, [email protected] Tiruppur district. Web: www.kangayambull.com Dr. V. Arivudai Nambi, Chennai

Mr. Gunadaran Govindaswamy, Auroville, Pondicherry For further details contact :

Managing Trustee Senaapathy Kangayam Cattle Research Foundation Kuttappalayam P.O. Kangayam Taluk, Tiruppur District Tamil Nadu - 638 108. India Mobile : +91 99944 33456 Tel : +914257 294234,320685 Fax : +91 422 2233846 Farm : +91 4257 250231 Email : [email protected], [email protected] Web : www.kangayambull.com