16. Animal Traction Networks in Africa: Lessons and Implications

Starkey, Paul; Alders, C.; Haverkort, Bertus; Veldhuizen, L. van

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“…smallholders, which animals are used, and the ups and downs of using animal traction. Since Starkey et al (1995) book, there has not been national work on animal traction in South Africa. Starkey et al (1995) found that animal traction was used by 40-60% -of about 400 000 smallholders across South Africa.…”

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“…Since Starkey et al (1995) book, there has not been national work on animal traction in South Africa. Starkey et al (1995) found that animal traction was used by 40-60% -of about 400 000 smallholders across South Africa. Within the smallholder farming system, cattle were mainly used for traction.…”

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“…They reckon that officials, including agricultural extensionists, probably knew little about animal traction. This has bred a generation with little knowledge of animal traction because even in schools, agricultural colleges, and universities, there was very little inclusion of animal traction (Starkey et al 1995). A report from Food and Agriculture Organization (2010) echoed the same sentiments about the neglect of animal traction in education curricula and the vicious cycle of agricultural officials with no background in animal traction.…”

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Is There a Case for Supporting Animal Traction Research, Policy, and Practice in Rural South Africa? - A Review

Zantsi¹,

Christian

2023

S Afr. Jnl. Agric. Ext.

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Appropriate and efficient technology contributes a great deal to smallholder farmer development. This study uses a systematic literature review to debate whether animal traction research and practice should receive support. Firstly, the smallholder farming system is reviewed to contextualise the discussion and present a state-of-the-art review of animal traction in South Africa. After finding the diminishing use of animal traction among smallholder farming systems, the inquiry probes the causes of the rural development policies, basic education curriculum, and higher learning institutions. The results reveal that the technological needs of smallholder farmers can be met with animal traction. However, a lack of support from policies and learning institutions has contributed to the negative attitude toward animal traction. We further note that new animal traction technology is unlikely to be known to smallholders because of poor information dissemination caused by a weak agricultural extension. After realising the benefits of animal traction, it seems worthwhile to revamp animal traction research and practice for subsistence farmers.

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Is There a Case for Supporting Animal Traction Research, Policy, and Practice in Rural South Africa? - A Review

Zantsi¹,

Christian

2023

S Afr. Jnl. Agric. Ext.

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“…More than 40 million donkeys are distributed throughout the world [ 1 ]. The donkey population in Africa is estimated to be 13 million [ 2 ]. According to the latest Food and Agriculture Organization statistics, there are approximately 3 million working donkeys in Egypt.…”

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The prevalence and intensity of external and internal parasites in working donkeys (Equus asinus) in Egypt

Attia¹,

Khalifa²,

Atwa³

2018

Vet World

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Aim:This study aims to record and update the prevalence and intensity of external and internal parasites in working donkeys (Equus asinus) in Egypt during the period from January to December 2017.Materials and Methods:A total of 120 donkeys (10 donkeys each month) were examined at Giza zoo abattoir through bimonthly visits. The examined donkeys were obtained from five governorates (Giza [20], Fayoum [40], Beni Suef [30], Monofia [20], and Assiut [10]). The animals were grouped according to age and sex.Results:All examined donkeys were positive with at least one internal or even external parasitic species. The overall prevalence rate was 100%. A total of 11 helminths species (10 nematodes and 1 metacestode); 7 protozoal and 7 arthropod species were collected. The number of each parasite and intensity of infection with regard to age and sex was recorded.Conclusion:All examined donkeys were infected with parasites with an overall prevalence of 100%. So, we recommended following up and continuous treatment of such diseased animal.

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“…Small populations are reported in islands in the Caribbean Sea, Pacific Ocean, and Indian Ocean, including St Johns, Bonaire, Hawaii, Inagua, Turks and Caicos, Antigua, Saint Kitts, and Nevis (The Donkey Sanctuary, unpublished data), most of which are likely to exist in low densities (i.e., <200 individuals; C. L. Clancy, The Donkey Sanctuary, unpublished data). In Europe, the mechanisation of transport and farming by the mid‐twentieth century led to a decline in donkey populations (Starkey and Starkey 2000). Various agricultural policies mitigated against the establishment of free‐roaming populations by keeping donkeys on the land under some form of guardianship (Collins et al 2015, 2018), although several very small free‐roaming populations exist, mostly introduced for conservation grazing purposes.…”

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Science and Knowledge of Free‐Roaming Donkeys—A Critical Review

Clancy¹,

Kubasiewicz²,

Raw³

et al. 2021

J Wildl Manag

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The emergence of free-roaming donkey (Equus asinus) populations globally has brought novel challenges for conservationists, land managers, and those concerned about animal welfare. We provide a review of the scientific literature pertaining to the place and role of free-roaming donkeys from 1950 until 2020. Using quantitative and qualitative techniques, namely categorical and thematic analysis and critical discourse analysis, to review >100 articles, we critically examine the logics and rationales that are used to either support or denounce donkey presence in particular landscapes and discuss their place and role in different ecological contexts. Free-roaming donkeys are largely understudied and clouded by dichotomous points of view, different conservation agendas, and the presence of other species in donkey habitat. There is an important need for more in-depth, site-specific studies on free-roaming donkeys that draw on tools and techniques from across the social and natural sciences. Such efforts would offer a richer, more holistic, and comprehensive picture of free-roaming donkeys that consider both human and animal perspectives and the wider environment. This has important implications for generating long-term sustainable management solutions for free-roaming donkeys.

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16. Animal Traction Networks in Africa: Lessons and Implications

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Is There a Case for Supporting Animal Traction Research, Policy, and Practice in Rural South Africa? - A Review

Is There a Case for Supporting Animal Traction Research, Policy, and Practice in Rural South Africa? - A Review

The prevalence and intensity of external and internal parasites in working donkeys (Equus asinus) in Egypt

Science and Knowledge of Free‐Roaming Donkeys—A Critical Review

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