nepal map Working Animal Deserves A Better Deal!

In more than fifty developing countries of the world, the economy of human population is directly depended on their draught animals.

Equines and cattle are major source of draught power in Nepal.

In Nepal, horse, mule, donkey, Yak, Nak, Himalayan goat, buffalo, ox and elephants are some of the animals used to carry goods and people.

These animals are used in the tourism industry, logging industry, brick production industry. They are also used for transporting household goods in the remote areas of Nepal.

The estimated population of the Yak/Chauries is about 95,000 number (2001/02) and about 14200 households are rearing yak/Chauries (CBS, 2006).

In the Mountainous belt, yak, goats (Chyangra) and sheep are also used as pack animals. Besides these ruminants, horses, mule, ponies are also primary pack animals in northern belt.

The estimated population of Equines in Nepal is about 200, 000. About 100500 households are involved in equine farming in Nepal (CBS, 2006). The hilly region of Nepal encompasses 64% of the total land in Nepal. Whilst, mules are the main source of transportation for people and goods in this region, horses and donkeys are also used for this particular purpose.

Normal working hours for equines should be 7-8 hours but 47% of these owners do not set a fixed number of working hour for their animals’ and instead work the animals according to their need on the particular day.

Some these animals get as less as 2 days off in a month. More than 80% of these equines are made to work even when they are sick, pregnant or injured.

In the mountainous and hilly regions, equines, yaks, sheep, mountain goats carry foods, medicines, infrastructural development materials and other house hold materials. They have become even more important in the hour of crisis like landslides and earthquake.

A video by WFP (World Food Programme) shows how the mules were used to carry food to more than 20,000 household of Gorkha, Dhading and Rasuwa after earthquake and amid fuel shortage in Nepal.

Approximately 496.264 MT of food was transported through mules, yaks and changra to the earthquake affected areas with load limit of 60 kg per mule.

According to the Brick Klin and equine labor survey conducted by Animal Nepal, there are 800 Brick kilns operating in Nepal and Kathmandu alone counts some 125 brick factories

An estimated 1500 donkeys and mules work in these Klins. These working equines are generally underfed, overloaded and overworked.

Most donkeys suffer from dehydration and malnutrition. Pregnant donkeys work up to the day of delivery and are given only a few days to recover. The equines fail to receive basic care such as nutritious food, water, rest, shelter.

These working animals are brought from Nepalgunj and India to the brick factories of valley.

The animals are beaten relentlessly by their handlers. They are continuously overloaded and overworked. Their injuries go untreated. Most of the severely ill donkeys are left to die by their owners.
Yet they are a integral part of brick production, which is very important for the reconstruction phase.
In the Terai region, the elephants are used for logging, research, law enforcement purposes, entertainment and jungle Safari to promote tourism. There are about 200 elephants in Chitwan safari Camp.
They have no access to retirement facilities. They are restlessly beaten by their mahouts during their work and training. They are made to work even when temperatures exceed 40° Celsius and when they are unwell or pregnant. The working life of an elephants is long one: 50 to 60 years and in their entire life span these captivated animals are not allowed to show their normal behavior.
Beside elephants, horses, mules, donkeys and Water buffalos are used in the Terai region for traction purposes. They are used to pull tangas and buggy.
These draught animal have a large influence on the rural economy of Nepal. But, the poor working conditions of these animals often adversely affect their productivity.
The application of improved technology and better management (improved design of harness and carts, determining load limits and better nutrition and health services) could considerably improve the welfare of these animals.
Draught animal power will continue to be the main source of energy for many years to come in developing countries like Nepal. Policy-makers and professionals should accept this reality.
Animal Nepal and many organisations have begun to lend support for these animals. Their voices need to be heard.
Working Animal Deserves a Better Deal!

nepal map Working Animal Deserves A Better Deal!
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