ANIMAL WALFARE
Tumaluntung Village, in the Kauditan sub-district of North Minahasa, has a significant livestock population, including 42,255 cattle, 4,648 pigs, and over 800,000 poultry, according to 2019 data.
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Since 2017, we've worked with local livestock farmers to address environmental issues, including unpleasant odors from large-scale cattle farming. We built biogas reactors to convert animal waste into organic fertilizer and biogas for households, but this wasn't enough to fully resolve the problem.
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In 2021, with support from PT. TIV Airmadidi-Danone, we renovated the livestock enclosures, improving sanitation with concrete structures. However, poor maintenance due to a lack of knowledge still led to unhealthy conditions for the animals.
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Given the absence of farm welfare initiatives in North Sulawesi, this project aims to establish a foundation for animal welfare, starting in Tumaluntung Village. We focus on empowering village youth as advocates for better livestock care, encouraging proper treatment, facilities, and nutrition.
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Project Objectives
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Empower Village Youth: Train local youth to become animal welfare advocates.
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Improve Livestock Care: Change community practices to ensure proper treatment, facilities, and nutrition for animals.
Status: Ongoing, since 2017
ACTIVITES & TIMESCALE:
Month 1: Initial Preparation
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Program Socialization:
To ensure the project's success, gaining support from the local government and community was essential. Before starting, Manengkel Solidaritas held initial meetings to introduce the project to village leaders, the local community, and the North Minahasa District Animal Husbandry Department.
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Youth Group Formation:
We facilitated two meetings to establish a Youth Group focused on animal farm welfare. This group, consisting of local youth, was officially recognized through a Village Decree.
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Month 2-3: Initial Data Collection
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Training on Data Collection:
To create a sustainable and scientifically-based animal welfare management system, the youth group was trained in data collection techniques. Over three days, the Project Coordinator provided monitoring data sheets and taught the group how to properly collect, analyze, and document data. This training also aimed to raise awareness about the importance of animal welfare in their village.
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Field Data Collection:
Following the training, the Project Coordinator and the Youth Group conducted field surveys, gathering data using necessary equipment like cameras, GPS devices, and COVID-19 safety protocols. This process took one month to complete.
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Month 4: Animal Welfare Training
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Training Coordination:
The Project Coordinator collaborated with the North Minahasa District Animal Husbandry Department and the Faculty of Husbandry at Sam Ratulangi University to provide specialized training. This training focused on animal farm welfare and the methods for ongoing facilitation.
This project is supported by :
