Caribbean Small Ruminants Network (CASRUNET)

Goal
To develop science and technology in small ruminants among public, private agricultural entities and NGOs to support agriculturally based industries in attaining international competitiveness and the sustainable development of the Caribbean region.

Purpose
To foster collaboration in small ruminants' research and development among stakeholders for the benefit of the region's farmers, entrepreneurs and other beneficiaries within sustainable agricultural systems.

Approach/Strategy
The approach is to work with national entities to identify constraints and improve the overall competitiveness of the regional sector.

Outputs
- CASRUNET officially established and National Network Committees implementing work programmes in areas of national and regional priority.
- Technicians and farmers trained in production and marketing systems in member countries.
- Industry constraints, activities and areas of priority documented and disseminated to all stakeholders.
- Information on small ruminant technology transferred and disseminated through publications and posting on CASRUNET's web page.
- CASRUNET's database established.
- Appropriate small farmer production systems developed in member countries.
- Improved breeds of sheep and goats developed for farmers in the region.
- NARDS institutional capacity in small ruminant R&D strengthened.

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