THIRST E NEWSLETTER -KOVISE FOUNDATION PUBLICATION: ISSUE 10

KOVISE FOUNDATION

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ISSUE 10 DECEMBER 2016

PC: Pranav Inbavijayan

DISCLAIMER

The Editorial Team had taken its effort is made to ensure that the information contained in the Newsletter is true. KOVISE Foundation and its Editorial Team are not responsible for the accuracy on otherwise of information provided in this e - Newsletter

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Editorial TEAM

Mrs.Surya Narmada

Dr.S.Srinivasan
Ms.Veena

Mr. Maharasan

Mrs.Sangeetha

Mrs. Viveka

Master.Pranav Inbavijayan

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Activities of KOVISE - 15 November to 14 December 2016

The Dwarf Cattle Breeds

Home Made Floor Cleaner

Biofences in Gated Communities

Advertisements & Classifieds

Kid's and Youth Corner

Photo Mirage

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Activities of KOVISE - 15 November to 14 December 2016

On 15 November 2016, Under Project Boomika Soil samples were forwarded to the Soil Testing Lab/On the same day one sample was forwarded to the lab under Project Varuna

During the month of November and December KOVISE foundation promoted the Farmers Products directly to consumer under Promotion of F2C Products through Volunteers. Around 15 Volunteers supported this cause so far.

On 24 November 2016 under Project Uyirthulir had a discussion with the staff of Non Woven Bags Production Unit and ordered for purchase of around 5000 bags and was planned to promote as reusable bags through sponsorship to small vendors. On 28^th November 2016 the same was purchased.

Under Project Boomika, on 3^rd December soil and water samples were interpreted using the lab report and the same was forwarded to the farmers.

On 4^th December and 11^th December 2016, under Native Village Development Programme, KOVISE Team Member Ms.Sangeetha Hariprakash initiated development activity in her village Thirubuvanam near Kumbakonam. As her first step she initiated awareness programme related to clean up and usage of dustbins through the kids.

Under Academic Support Programme, contributed to Ms.Indhumathy who is pursuing her degree in Mathematics living in a village in Tirunelveli District. To promote native seeds KOVISE purchased the same from Vanagam.

On 11 December 2016, Under Project Uyirthulir started distributing the reusable non woven bags to the small vendors nearby.

THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN TRAINER DEVELOPMENT COURSE, REFRESEHER COURSE AND FARMERS TRAINING PROGRAMME AND INTERNSHIP AND VOLUNTEERSHIP CAN CONTACT US THROUGH MAIL (kovisefoundation@gmail.com)

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THE DWARF CATTLE BREEDS

BY
Unnikrishnan

Bos indicus are the Asian breed of cattle adapted to hot and humid climates. India possesses more than 30 acknowledged indigenous breeds of cattle and seven breeds of buffaloes. These breeds are mostly found in dry parts of the country.

Dwarf cattle breeds

The dwarf cattle breeds are mostly found in the mountain ranges of southern states of India. The popular breeds among them are the Vechur, Kasargod dwarf, High range dwarf and Palakkad Ottapalam dwarf of Kerala. The Punganur in Chitoor district and the Malanad Gidda and Coorg dwarf of Karnataka.

They are immune to most of the diseases found these days in the high milk yielding hybrid cows like Jersey and Holstein-Fresian which survives mostly on antibiotics. These dwarf breeds are ticks and bugs resistant.

The cow dung of these indigenous cows is more effective as manure than those of hybrid breeds. The urine of Vechur cow is an ingredient in many Ayurvedic medicines.

The Milk

Although the quantity of milk produced by these dwarf breeds are much less (average of 2 to 3 litres of milk a day) when compared to those foreign hybrid cows, the quality is far superior.

The medicinal property of Vechur cow’s milk is documented traditionally in Ayurveda. It is proven that the protein rich milk of Vechur cow has more anti microbial properties than that of the antibiotic Ampicillin. The Vechur Ghee produced from Vechur cow’s milk, is famous for its high medicinal values due to the presence of A2 beta-lactalbumin protein and higher arginine content which is good for the people recuperating from severe health disorders like cancer.

Maintenance

The dwarf breeds are disease resistant and so they need zero maintenance. They survive on the locally available fodder and free ranging is the best option. You need not spend money on calcium supplements, cattle feeds or any medicines. For a person with 2acres of land one dwarf cow can produce enough manure to nourish your farm land.

Availabilty

Most of the dwarf breeds were in the verge of extinction as a cause of the government’s policy to castrate all the indigenous bulls in the years 60s and 70s saying that they are less milk yielders, thus introducing the artificial insemination by importing semen of hybrid cattle like Jersey, Holstein fresian , Swiss Brown, Redpoll etc. Then in the 21^st century we became aware of the quality of our breeds, thus again finding and breeding our indigenous cattle. The Kerala government which once were castrating the Vechur and Kargod dwarf bulls, has now started a programme to breed the indigenous dwarf cattle.

They are available with the Vechur Conservation Trust http://vechur.org/ a Government of Kerala initiative, or else with the farmers and breeders in Kerala.

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HOME MADE FLOOR CLEANER
by

Ms.Harini Karthikeyan

Living in a natural way as become a dream now a day. There are many ways by which we can make our life simple and cost effective too. One such thing is, making a floor cleaner at home. Its not just a floor cleaner, it can be used as room fresher, mosquitoe repellent too. Let us see how to prepare the same.

Ingredients

Neem leaf - 1 bunch

Camphor powdered - 50gms

Lemon - 2 / vinegar - 1/2cup

Eucalyptus oil/ lemon grass oil - few drops

Making -

Grind neem leaf, filter and boil with 1lt water

Switch off the stove and add all other ingredients.

Cool and store the same.