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Cattle breeding, complexity and mobility in a structurally unpredictable environment: the Wodaabe herders of Niger
Nomadic peoples • 12 (1) • Published In 2008 • Pages: 11-41
By: Krätli, Saverio.
Abstract
This study focusses on animal breeding and production among full-time Fulani pastoralists. Herds are moved according to temporal and spatial variations in pasture quality in order to meet the dietary needs of the cattle. The author also discusses the importance of the lineage system in managing and breeding cattle.
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Western Africa
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard; 2020
- Field Date
- no date given
- Coverage Date
- 1996-2008
- Coverage Place
- Tchintabaraden Department, Tahoua Region, Niger
- Notes
- Saverio Krätli
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 34-41)
- LCCN
- 89655644
- LCSH
- Fula (African people)