Valorisation du porc-épic à crête (Hystrix cristata) par les communautés des réserves de biosphère de Pendjari et du W (Bénin)

Mouzoun, Séraphin; Lougbégnon, Toussaint Olou; Houessou, Laurent G.; Codjia, Jean T. Claude

doi:10.19182/bft2018.335.a31498

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“…have already been reported by hunters in Benin [14,29]. These hunted species are sold to processors, passers-by and restaurateurs [27,30,43]. These meats were processed using two practices which were similar with the exception of the application of blood to carcasses which was absent in one practice.…”

Section: Analysis Of the Stages Of Bushmeat Productionmentioning

confidence: 96%

“…Unlike small mammals, large mammals like Tragelaphus scriptus and Philantomba walteri are skinned because their skin is easy to remove and is used for various purposes such as traditional medicine, making drums, quivers, bags, etc. [41][42][43]. After burning, carcasses were washed so as not to contaminate meat with waste from the hair burned after evisceration.…”

Section: Analysis Of the Stages Of Bushmeat Productionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It is also a profitable source of income for the generally poor rural population [3,4]. Bush animal organs are also used for other purposes such as decoration and traditional medicine [5][6][7][8][9].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Assessment of hygiene of slaughter and distribution of bushmeat in Zogbodomey municipality

Ahouanse,

Gbankoto,

Houngbedji

et al. 2024

Teor. prakt. pererab. mâsa (Print)

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Bushmeat production process influences its quality. The objective of the study is to take stock of the hygiene of slaughter and distribution of bushmeat in southern Benin. Therefore, data on the bushmeat production process were collected and analyzed for wild species slaughtered or captured in the village of Tègon. It has been found that except for snakes and ruminants, two types of bushmeat production schemes were used according to the practices identified by category of wild species: small mammals and birds. The first type (Practice 1) was done without application of fresh blood to carcasses and the second one (Practice 2) was characterized by application of fresh blood to carcasses just after evisceration. Tools used by operators in general were poorly maintained from the hygienic point of view. No operator had a specific location suitable for storing tools. Operators did not wear mufflers, clean gloves, clean clothes and appropriate footwear. The state of animal health also remained unknown to all these operators. There was no cleaning and disinfection program for processing areas and work tools. Forward movement was not practiced at any meat processing station. Among the respondents, 3.16% did not wash carcasses, 46.88% did it poorly (with dirty water or water already used) and 50% did it unsufficiently (with very little water). Blood applied to carcasses was not cleaned by 3.13% of respondents, poorly cleaned (with dirty water) by 40.63% and unsufficiently cleaned with a little water by 56.25%. The study shows that in Tègon, the bushmeat production process is not hygienic and measures must be taken to protect the health of consumers.

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Section: Analysis Of the Stages Of Bushmeat Productionmentioning

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Section: Analysis Of the Stages Of Bushmeat Productionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Assessment of hygiene of slaughter and distribution of bushmeat in Zogbodomey municipality

Ahouanse,

Gbankoto,

Houngbedji

et al. 2024

Teor. prakt. pererab. mâsa (Print)

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“…Availability of additional specimens from the whole range could be crucial to increase our understanding of the species' variability in Africa. This is also urgent given that the crested porcupine is a valuable species for local communities providing both meat and quills for traditional medicine (Assogbadjo et al, 2005;Mouzoun et al, 2018). Amori et al, (2008: 698); Hystrix cristata senegalica NHM 62.461, redraw from Rosevear (1969); putative H. galeata from Mogadishu -C.E.…”

Section: Geographic Range and Conservation Statusmentioning

confidence: 99%

Out of Europe: Investigating Hystrix cristata (Rodentia: Hystricidae) skull morphometric geographic variability in Africa

Angelici¹,

Colangelo²,

Gippoliti³

2021

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The crested porcupine Hystrix cristata is one of the most well-known members of the Family Hystricidae, yet very little is known regarding its geographic variability in Africa. Two alternative hypotheses exist; pre-1940s classical taxonomy supported the existence of a distinct Eastern African species, Hystrix galeata, whereas recent molecular data seem to support only a North-South separation inside one single species, with the geographic-ecological barrier represented by the Sahara desert. Our morphometric data support the recognition of Hystrix cristata senegalica Cuvier, 1822 as the sub-Saharan representative of the species with a clear morphological difference between the North African and sub-Saharan crested porcupines, which seem re-conductible mostly to size difference. Within H. c. senegalica, our analysis seems to support a weak separation between the West African and the East African samples. Owing to considerable qualitative skull differences and overlooked molecular data, the taxonomic status of H. galeata remains uncertain as well as the status of porcupines of NorthEast Africa (Nubia). Our results also highlight the role of North Africa (mainly the Maghreb) as a refuge for the nominal taxon. This suggests that intraspecific variability is presently overlooked and that further integrative studies and more samples are needed to adequately assess the geographic variability of sub-Saharan crested porcupines.

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“…The human-wildlife interactions underlie the hunter-gatherer cultures and are vital for the subsistence of many communities worldwide [1,2]. Whilst the exploitation and consumption of wild animals vary with the natural conditions, resources availability and food preferences in each country, the bushmeat remains the main, if not the only source of protein for thousands of people in Africa [3,4]. The volumes actually consumed are difficult to evaluate, but the practice yields important socio-economic benefits for the studied populations [5,6,7].…”

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confidence: 99%

Ethnozoological Knowledge and Local Perceptions about the Reintroduction of the North African Ostrich (Struthio camelus camelus Linnaeus, 1858) in the Koutous, Niger

Mamadou

Harouna²,

Habou

et al. 2020

JALSI

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The North African Ostrich (Struthio camelus camelus), also known as the red-necked ostrich, disappeared from Niger 15 years ago but preliminary work completed in 2011 has shown that the species has not vanished from the collective memory in the Koutous. Using a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, this study combines the results of questionnaire surveys and local market monitoring conducted between October 2017 and January 2020, in order to document the ethnozoological knowledge of the communities living in the surroundings of the ostrich breeding centre of Kellé (Zinder). It fits within the wider framework of the species reintroduction program. A total of 120 people were interviewed individually to evaluate their knowledge about the species and their opinion about its possible return in the Koutous. The results emphasized that the ostriches were mainly sources of food (meat or eggs) and traditional medicines (topical pain killers), and to a lesser extent, of ornament objects. Additionally, wildlife products trade still occurs in three of the four weekly markets monitored and one stallholder still had an ostrich bone to sell. Entailing either animal hunting or disturbance, these uses could represent limiting factors to the re-establishment of wild populations. No mention was made of cultural, natural or religious heritage or source of incomes, suggesting the value was limited to subsistence. However, with eight usable products listed, the value of a single animal is relatively high since it can fulfil various demands. Most of the interviewees had limited knowledge about the species’ ecology but they anticipated a lack of suitable habitat. No other cause than lack of water (low rainfall, climate change, desertification...), habitat encroachment by human activities (urbanisation and agriculture) and hunting was thought to have caused the extinction. Habitat restoration was indeed the most-cited prerequisite for successful restoration of wild populations; however the need to ensure the animals’ security (fences, patrols, regulations, anti-poaching campaigns...) was also put forward. The confidence rate in the reintroduction initiatives was mitigated: none of the people interviewed was confident it would be a success in the current context but 56.66% of them were optimistic if preliminary requirements are met. The interpretation of the answers to the open-ended questions suggests underlying risks of illegal hunting and human-wildlife conflict but the request for public awareness campaigns and regulations gives hope for the return of free-ranging North-African ostriches in the future. This study provides key baseline data about the local communities’ perception of ostrich conservation and key elements in a Participatory Rural Appraisals (PRA) approach (also known as “Méthode Active de Recherche et Planification Participative” - MARP) in any conservation project. In particular, this work will contribute to the development of feasibility plan for future North African ostrich reintroduction in the Koutous.

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Valorisation du porc-épic à crête (Hystrix cristata) par les communautés des réserves de biosphère de Pendjari et du W (Bénin)

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References 15 publications

Assessment of hygiene of slaughter and distribution of bushmeat in Zogbodomey municipality

Assessment of hygiene of slaughter and distribution of bushmeat in Zogbodomey municipality

Out of Europe: Investigating Hystrix cristata (Rodentia: Hystricidae) skull morphometric geographic variability in Africa

Ethnozoological Knowledge and Local Perceptions about the Reintroduction of the North African Ostrich (Struthio camelus camelus Linnaeus, 1858) in the Koutous, Niger

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