The Provision of services in the developing and delivering a Small Ruminant Health Programme Co-funded by National Exchequer and stakeholder sector

Description

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) intends to procure by competitive process certain services provided for under the National Exchequer and co-founded by stakeholder sector entitled “Small Ruminant Health Programme”. The Measure proposes 3 key elements: 1. Development of the Small Ruminant Health Programme. The project manager to develop the programme with focus on but not limited to improve flock/herd productivity and enhance animal health management. The programme manager to procure match DAFM funds with stakeholder funds. 2. Training of Advisors to deliver the programme to farmers. The specialist training of professional advisors (veterinarians) to deliver the Small Ruminant Health Programme to herds/flocks (sheep/goats); and, 3. On farm programme delivery. The delivery of the Small Ruminant Health Programme to farmers at individual herds/flocks (sheep/goats) level by trained professional advisors (veterinarians).