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Pastoralists' perceptions on the impact of Rift valley fever disease following an outbreak in North Eastern Kenya
Abstract Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a zoonotic disease which leads to livestock losses and human fatalities, thus impoverishing pastoralists …
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African smallholder farmers and the treatment of livestock diseases using ethnoveterinary medicine: A commentary
Often touted as an ancient and sustainable practice among indigenous livestock farmers in developing countries, the use of ethno-veterinary medicine …
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Gendered asymmetry of access to knowledge for brucellosis control among pastoral communities in north-west Côte d’Ivoire
Abstract Brucellosis is an infectious zoonotic disease considered as a threat to public health and pastoralist livelihoods. Symptoms of the …
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Pastoral livelihood pathways transitions in northern Kenya: The process and impact of drought
Abstract Recurrent droughts and long-term changes to climate, social structures, and the economy in the world’s arid and semi-arid lands …
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Barriers and facilitators of maternal health care services use among pastoralist women in Ethiopia: Systems thinking perspective
Abstract We explored the barriers and facilitators of maternal health care service use among women in the pastoralist region of …
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A typology of smallholder livestock production systems reflecting the impact of the development of a local milk collection industry: Case study of Fatick region, Senegal
Abstract Senegal is a country where millions of livelihoods directly depend on smallholder livestock production activities. Unfortunately, these farmers now …
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The impacts of COVID-19 on cattle traders and their response in agro-pastoral and pastoral regions in Uganda: A case of Karamoja and Teso cattle traders
The study assessed the economic impact of COVID-19 on cattle traders in the Karamoja and Teso pastoral and agro-pastoral areas …
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Short-term responses of herbaceous vegetation to bush clearing in semi-arid rangelands of South Africa
Abstract Bush thickening reduces herbaceous species diversity and forage production, leading to a decline in grazing capacity. Hence, altering the …
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Book review of Shaping the African Savanna by Michael Bollig
Book details Bollig, M, Shaping the African Savannah: from Capitalist frontier to Arid Eden in Namibia. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press; …
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The functional traits and threats to the Borgou cattle breed as perceived by farmers in Benin
Abstract Benin has been facing the loss of its animal genetic heritage over the years. The aim of this study …
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Impact of resettlement on livestock production and performance among the Maasai pastoralists of RAPland village, Olkaria Kenya
Abstract Displacements from developmental-related projects such as dams, conservancies, and geothermals displace 15–20 million people annually, necessitating the relocation of …
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In vitro antibacterial, non-cytotoxic and antioxidant activities of Boscia Senegalensis and Tapinanthus dodoneifolius, plants used by pastoralists in Cameroon
Abstract In the Far North Region of Cameroon, pastoralists use the leaves ofBoscia senegalensisand the stem ofTapinanthus dodoneifoliusto treat common …
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Determinants of livestock species ownership at household level: Evidence from rural OR Tambo District Municipality, South Africa
Abstract An understanding of factors influencing smallholder farmers’ livestock ownership at the household level is vital in formulating pro-poor livestock …
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Gene-driving management practices in the dromedary husbandry systems under arid climatic conditions in Algeria
Abstract Changes in socio-economics, demography, politics, and climate in arid and semi-arid regions in recent decades have led to profound …
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Factors influencing migration and settlement of pastoralists in Nairobi City, Kenya
Abstract Pastoralism is globally recognized as the backbone of the economy in the vast arid and semi-arid rangelands. Despite its …
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Sugar industrialization and distress selling of livestock among the Bodi pastoralists in Ethiopia’s lower Omo valley
Abstract This article, based on long-term fieldwork, argues that the Bodi, a small agro-pastoral community in Ethiopia’s lower Omo Valley, …
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The role of culture in influencing sexual and reproductive health of pastoral adolescent girls in Karamoja sub-region in Uganda
Abstract Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is vital for general health. However, problems of SRH such as unwanted pregnancies, sexually …
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Effects of development interventions on pastoral livelihoods in Turkana County, Kenya
Turkana County has a long history of drought and development interventions and remains one of the poorest counties in Kenya. …
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Resilience strategies of West African pastoralists in response to scarce forage resources
Abstract Finding sufficient natural fodder resources to feed livestock has become a challenge for herders in the Sahel zone of …
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Characterisation of smallholders’ goat production systems in the Fatick area, Senegal
Abstract Senegal, like the other Sahelian countries, remains an important livestock area, particularly for ruminants, with almost 36% of its …