International Research –
Veterinary
Department –
Farmers 2003–2012
ForRes
Ethnic minority smallholder farmers (Thai
and Hmong)
Farmers apply:
acceptance depends
on motivation and
condition of
livestock housing;
Animal Health Workers
(AHWs) (education
similar to CEWs);
national and
international
researchers with
advanced degrees in
animal husbandry
At least bi-monthly
Training classes and
feedback seminars;
individual or group
advice upon request;
field excursions
Source: modified after Schad et al. (2011)
CEW communal extension worker,
OE official extension,
AHW animal health worker
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