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  1. 1. Antibiotic resistance in Streptococcus agalactiae isolates from dairy camels in Kenya

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Emelie Lejon Flodin; [2021]
    Keywords : GBS; Camelus dromedarius; tetracycline resistance; mastitis; milk; pastoralist;

    Abstract : Camels (Camelus dromedarius) are the most valuable livestock species in the arid and semi-arid lands in the Horn of Africa where the majority of the human population adopts a pastoralist lifestyle with extensive animal husbandry. Camels provide an important food source, milk, which is considered to be the most important commodity, and a source of income for the pastoralists. READ MORE

  3. 2. Brucellosis in livestock in and near the Maasai Mara national reserve in Kenya : seroprevalence and possible impact on animal and human welfare

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Sofie Enström; [2017]
    Keywords : infectious diseases; bacteria; brucellosis; zoonosis; livestock; wildlife; Kenya; Africa;

    Abstract : Brucellosis is caused by bacteria from the genus Brucella. The disease occurs worldwide and is of major importance in domestic animals, both for socio-economic reasons and because of the impact on animal and human welfare. READ MORE

  4. 3. Climate Change: The threat multiplier in pastoral conflicts : A case study on the pastoral conflicts in Nigeria

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Ekdahl Kanicha; [2017]
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    Abstract : Agricultural communities in Nigeria have faced years of conflict between pastoralists and farmers. These conflicts have caused the lost of human life as well as affected resources such as crops and cattle negatively. READ MORE

  5. 4. Prevalence of atypical Leptospira serovars in New Zealand’s pastoral livestock

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Alice Mannewald; [2016]
    Keywords : Leptospira; leptospirosis; prevalence; pastoral livestock; New Zealand; atypical serovars;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to estimate the overall prevalence and herd/flock seroprevalence of the Leptospira serovars Ballum, Copenhageni and Tarassovi and the differences in prevalence between regions in New Zealand. The samples used in the study were 3,878 stored serum samples from beef cattle, deer and sheep. READ MORE

  6. 5. Maasai herding and milking strategies : a case study of goals and decision-making within the household

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Joanna Lindell; [2013]
    Keywords : maasai; kenya; pastoral milk production; herding strategies; milking strategies; decision-making;

    Abstract : In Kenya the Maasai pastoralists have based their livelihoods on dairy production and the production goal is to maintain a sufficient milk supply throughout the year. The pastoral dairy production has two vital characteristics; breeding and milking. Traditionally, breeding is the men’s responsibility, while milking is the duty of women. READ MORE