Animal Health Training and Consultancy Service (AHTCS) was established in 2000 as a service-oriented, non-profit making non-governmental organization for improving the living standard of marginalized communities through partnership with national and international organization and agencies. It was started by Animal Health Improvement Program (AHIP) of Rural Development Centre (RDC) under the direction of United Mission to Nepal in 1981 to address the myriad of constraints faced by rural livestock raisers. It is registered in District Administration Office Kaski and affiliated with Social Welfare Council. It works for the benefit of its target communities in the areas of animal health, husbandry and equine welfare. It also addresses need-based livestock-mediated program diversification such as livelihood enhancement via agriculture practices.
It's mission is tp improve the qualities of life of poor, marginalized and needy communities by providing them with eco-friendly practical education and services on animal care and its associated agriculture practices, using local resources and linking with other partners.
Overall Strategic Areas
Training Development
Development of new training courses in the field of animal health and husbandry based on need of the community.
Production of Grass Root Level Livestock Manpower
Development of human resources in the field of animal health and husbandry by providing skill based training on different livestock related activities.
Organizational and Human Resources Development
Enhance organizational and individual capacity development for effectiveness and sustainability.
Research and Extension
Create new knowledge by conducting micro and macro research and dissemination of the acquired knowledge for sustainable livestock development.
Specialized Veterinary Services at Local /Organizational Level
Organize livestock campaigns and consultancy service to provide direct support to the local people and various organizations respectively for sustainable livestock production.
New program development (Community Mobilization through Livestock)
Develop new program for diversification of the service in the field of livestock sector.
