Book

Livestock individual identification among the Turkana: the animal classification and naming in the pastoral livestock management

African Study Monographs (1) • Published In 1987 • Pages: 1-69

By: Ohta, Itaru.

Abstract
This source analyzes livestock classification and naming of individual livestock among the Turkana. In the Turkana livestock classification system the criteria for classification are age/sex, coat color, horn shape, ear shape (including ear markings), and brand marks. In addition to discussing these criteria, Ohta describes and analyzes the livestock management techniques relevant to producing particular categories of livestock. The author also discusses individual animal identification through naming, examines the etymologies of animal names, and discusses the significance of individual animal identification in the herd complex of the Turkana.
Subjects
Domesticated animals
Applied animal science
Pastoral activities
Names of animals and things
culture
Turkana
HRAF PubDate
2019
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Eastern Africa
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Gerald Reid ; 1989
Field Date
1978-1983
Coverage Place
around Lake Turkana, Kenya
Notes
Itaru Ohta
Includes bibliographical references (p. 67-69)
LCSH
Turkana (African people)