To search for alternative systems for delivering livestock health and management practices to poor people, especially women in rural areas, and a resource centre offering training, research and advocacy initiatives in the areas of livestock, biodiversity and people's livelihood.

ANTHRA is an organization of women veterinary scientists working primarily on issues of livestock development in the wider context of sustainable natural resource use. ANTHRA’s focus areas are, livestock production and farming systems, crops and fodder varieties, livestock and plant genetic resources, medicinal plants and health care traditions, land and water use and the protection of indigenous knowledge related to these. Our programmes and projects are designed keeping in mind the needs of livestock rearing communities especially those from marginal areas and backgrounds. Special attention is paid to the needs of women from these communities.

Research
Community Based Programmes
Training & Technical Support