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The implications of herd entrustment practice for the sustainable use of cattle genetic resources in the (agro)-pastoral systems of West Africa: A case study from Benin
Abstract West African (agro)-pastoralists have been increasingly using extra-household labour for the management of their cattle herds. This paper seeks …
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Examining local perspectives on the influence of climate change on the health of Hamer pastoralists and their livestock in Ethiopia
Abstract This study explores the perceived influence of climate change on the health of Hamer pastoralists and their livestock in …
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Characterization of smallholder cattle production systems in South-Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Abstract In South-Kivu province, cattle farming is an integral component of farmers’ livelihoods and one of the few income-generating opportunities …
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Herd dynamics, production and marketing constraints in the commercialization of cattle across Nguni Cattle Project beneficiaries in Eastern Cape, South Africa
Abstract This paper examines the challenges restricting the commercialization of cattle across Nguni Cattle Project beneficiaries in South Africa. Data …
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Sustainable livelihood approach for assessing the impacts of slaughterhouses on livelihood strategies among pastoralists in Kenya
Abstract The social, physical, financial, natural, and human dimensions within slaughterhouses have taken a central position in diversifying livelihoods among …
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Livestock trade and devolution in the Somali-Kenya transboundary corridor
Abstract After the collapse of the central Somali state in 1991, Somali livestock trade has increasingly been re-oriented towards terminal …
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Rural households’ perception on the effects of Prosopis juliflora invasion: The case of Amibara District of Afar National Regional State, Ethiopia
Abstract In Ethiopia, Prosopis juliflora (P. juliflora) becomes one of the worst invasive alien species threatening the livelihood and thus …
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Determinants of pastoralists’ participation in commercial fodder markets for livelihood resilience in drylands of northern Kenya: Case of Isiolo
Abstract Feed insecurity associated with prolonged and recurrent droughts remains a perennial challenge impeding livestock production and a major source …
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The nature and drivers of contracts in cattle herding and management: The case of Ghana
Abstract We study the characteristics of contracts in cattle production in Ghana and explain variations in contract type using agency …
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Short report on implications of Covid-19 and emerging zoonotic infectious diseases for pastoralists and Africa
Many emerging and re-emerging zoonotic infectious diseases occur in Africa. These are projected to increase as human-animal host contact increases …
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A One Health framework for integrated service delivery in Turkana County, Kenya
Abstract Pastoralists in sub-Saharan Africa have limited access to public services due to their mobile lifestyle, economic and political marginalization, …
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The role of camel production on household resilience to droughts in pastoral and agro-pastoral households in Uganda
Abstract Recurrent and prolonged droughts have exacerbated the problems of pasture and water scarcity in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), …
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Characteristics of smallholders’ goat production systems and effect of Boer crossbreeding on body measurements of goats in Burundi
Abstract As part of a national action plan to manage animal genetic resources in Burundi, we characterized smallholders’ goat production …
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Factors influencing livestock export in Somaliland’s terminal markets
Abstract Livestock export from Somaliland to the Arabian Peninsula countries is an important economic activity and the main source of …
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Analysis of preferences of agro-pastoralists for the attributes of traction dromedaries in harness cultivation: A case study of the Koro district of Mali
Abstract The aim of this study was to characterize agro-pastoralists’ preferences in dromedary rearing in the Koro district of Mali, …
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Knowledge and perception of small holding farmers on supplementation and feeding sweet potato vines to goats
Abstract Goats in rural communities are often raised in conditions which do not allow them to achieve their maximum performance …
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Camel milk production and marketing: Pastoral areas of Afar, Ethiopia
Abstract Dromedary camels produce more milk for a longer period of time than any other milk animal held under the …
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Stakeholders’ perceptions on performance of the Livestock Disease Surveillance system in Uganda: A case of Pallisa and Kumi Districts
A reliable livestock disease surveillance system should detect changes in health events whenever they occur. Such a system ought to …
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The value of pastoralism in Kenya: Application of total economic value approach
The value of pastoralism practiced in Kenya is not well appreciated, even though it is said to be enormous. The …
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Indigenous weather and climate forecasting knowledge among Afar pastoralists of north eastern Ethiopia: Role in adaptation to weather and climate variability
Traditional weather and climate forecasting is used by many indigenous communities worldwide as a guide in making important decisions that …