Maiha said the traditional model of livestock production had become increasingly difficult to sustain as grazing routes disappeared under the pressure of expanding agriculture, urbanisation and infrastructure development. “Large number of cattle on the move is crisis-prone because, number one, the grazing routes have disappeared. Under the model, the reserves would have housing, primary schools, healthcare facilities, veterinary clinics, solar power installations and earth dams for irrigation and pasture production. “At the end of the day, each of those grazing reserves will become an economic hub. He disclosed that seven model veterinary clinics had already been established, while the ministry’s long-term plan was to have at least one model veterinary hospital in every state and expand veterinary clinics to communities currently underserved.