We are thrilled that livestock guarding dogs (LGDs) are becoming so popular amongst farmers in Botswana. We are contacted by so many farmers wanting trained LGD puppies though, that this need has been difficult to meet at times. This is especially true this past year, while our demo farm was locked down due to a nation-wide parvovirus outbreak.
As CCB prepares for the move to the our new farm, we need to establish an area where we are able to not only train our LGD puppies, but also provide for any healthcare related needs that arise. The new LGD facility will provide both housing for puppies undergoing training before their placement with farmers, but also a hygienic quarantine facility for new puppies coming in. The facility will be a useful addition to our demonstration farm initiative, and the quarantine facility will be critical to reducing the risk of disease transfer to our demostration farm.
For this year’s mid-year fundraiser, CCB aims to raise the funds needed to build our new LGD Puppy Training and Care facility at the new CCB farm in Ghanzi. In 2021 you helped us raise $8,000 to provide food for the LTP playgroup in Kacgae – can you help us reach our goal this year? We are aiming to raise $15,000 before 4th August 2023 to help us build this exciting new facility.
Features of the new LGD Facility
With Phase 1 of our new camp construction already financed and awaiting commencement, being able to have funding to enable the LGD facility to be constructed alongside the other developments will ensure that the new premises are ready for use as soon as possible. We thank you in advance of any support you can offer!
As CCB prepares for the move to the our new farm, we need to establish an area where we are able to not only train our LGD puppies, but also provide for any healthcare related needs that arise. The new LGD facility will provide both housing for puppies undergoing training before their placement with farmers, but also a hygienic quarantine facility for new puppies coming in. The facility will be a useful addition to our demonstration farm initiative, and the quarantine facility will be critical to reducing the risk of disease transfer to our demostration farm.
For this year’s mid-year fundraiser, CCB aims to raise the funds needed to build our new LGD Puppy Training and Care facility at the new CCB farm in Ghanzi. In 2021 you helped us raise $8,000 to provide food for the LTP playgroup in Kacgae – can you help us reach our goal this year? We are aiming to raise $15,000 before 4th August 2023 to help us build this exciting new facility.
Features of the new LGD Facility
- A covered enclosure with cement flooring that can be easily cleaned and sanitized
- Dog houses for puppies
- Mesh and canvas shading to shield against wind, rain and heat while also enabling good ventilation
- A veterinary clinic to attend to all puppy, dog, livestock and cheetah needs
- A safe storage area for equipment and veterinary supplies
With Phase 1 of our new camp construction already financed and awaiting commencement, being able to have funding to enable the LGD facility to be constructed alongside the other developments will ensure that the new premises are ready for use as soon as possible. We thank you in advance of any support you can offer!
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