In Bodki village, the health of livestock can mean the difference between a season of security and a year of struggle. For Bhadarka Jahiben Palubhai, caring for her seven cattle was both a responsibility and the foundation of her family’s income. Yet, year after year, she watched her animals lose weight, calves grow weak, milk yields decline, and veterinary bills climb. No matter how much she fed them, the problem persisted.
It was during a community meeting that Jahiben finally voiced her frustration. That day, she learned from the CSPC team that the root cause of her troubles might be hidden inside the animals themselves, internal parasitic infestations slowly draining their strength. The solution, they explained, was deceptively simple: regular deworming.
Acting quickly, CSPC partnered with the local government veterinary clinic to organize a village-wide campaign. In Bodki alone, 130 villagers received deworming medicines for their herds. Across multiple villages, the initiative reached 9,297 farmers and treated over 27,000 animals. Jahiben followed the recommended schedule, administering doses before and after the monsoon, and waited to see if things would change.
The results were nothing short of remarkable. Within weeks, her cattle began to regain weight, their coats looked healthier, and calves appeared stronger and more active. Milk yields rose, and the constant cycle of sickness and treatment expenses eased. The financial strain of vet bills lessened, while the extra milk meant more income and better nutrition at home.
What Jahiben experienced was not unique. Studies show that regular deworming can boost milk yield by up to 118 litres over 100 days, improve feed efficiency, and enhance immunity. In her village, healthier livestock meant not just more earnings but also a renewed sense of stability.
Standing by her cattle today, Jahiben speaks with quiet confidence: “They are stronger now. We have more milk, less sickness, and less worry.” For her, deworming was not just about treating a disease, it was about restoring the backbone of her livelihood. And for Bodki, it was a reminder that sometimes the smallest, simplest changes can bring the biggest transformations.