b'Kusu and her husband, Amrit, bathe one of their young goats. Her newfound understanding of livestock hygiene and well-being has led to Kusu improving her own farms productivity.new approach as a departure from the conventional methods she and her husband had been using for more than two decades. Our production has increased and the goats are higher quality, she added. What used to sell for With this single training, I have10,000 rupees ($76) now can sell for 18,000 to 19,000 realized that I am not only capablerupees ($137 to $144). of providing service as a technicianA Growing Reputation and Incomemaking income, but I can beBut its not just her own herd thats reaping the rewards of Kusus growing acumen. As a fully-trained recognized in my community asand certified animal health care provider, Kusu well in a wider scope. People knowadministers critical veterinary services to farming me as a fine vet technician with afamilies in two rural wardsa region totaling 600 households. successful goat farm.With this single training, I have realized that I amKUSU MAYA MALLA not only capable of providing service as a technician making income, but I can be recognized in my community as well in a wider scope, she said. People know me as a fine vet technician with a successful goat farm. 14| SPRING 2023'