As the research Scientist in charge of animal production and health unit of Biotechnology and Nuclear Agriculture Research Institute, my area of interest is sustainable improvement of the productivity of indigenous small ruminants and monogastrics, using nuclear techniques. Current studies include the exploration of strategic nutrition including the use of probiotic, as a complementary tool to achieve these objectives. The ultimate goal however is to ensure food security in the country and improve the livelihood of the marginal people. Thryonomyns swinderanus as an emerging micro-livestock...