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2020-12-26Author
Amprako, Louis KwakuKarg, Hanna LauraRoessler, ReginaProvost, JenniferAkoto-Danso, Edmund KyeiSidibe, SeydouBürkert, AndreasSubject
590 Animals; zoology 630 Agriculture WestafrikaMobilitätTiertransportVerkehrsaufkommenFuttermittelViehhandelBamakoMetadata
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Vehicular Livestock Mobility in West Africa: Seasonal Traffic Flows of Cattle, Sheep, and Goats across Bamako
Abstract
Mali is a major livestock producing country in West Africa. However, in recent years, the sector has faced multiple challenges like farmer-herder conflicts, overuse of grazing and water resources, and the effects of climate change. Meanwhile, traditional livestock systems are becoming less important given the increased availability of vehicular transport for regional and international animal trade as well as new opportunities for more specialised urban and peri-urban production systems. To assess the role of Mali’s capital city Bamako for livestock consumption and trade, this study examined the scale of livestock movement in the city, comprising influxes, outfluxes, and transits. To this end, flows of cattle, small ruminants, and livestock feed were recorded through road surveys covering three different seasons. The results showed the role of Bamako as a major trade hub in the distribution of ruminants. While traffic of cattle and sheep was regional, movement of goats was smaller and more localised. Religious festivals were an important driver of livestock traffic, both in terms of the numbers of livestock and the distance covered. This study highlights the role of cities for livestock mobility and contributes to a better understanding of challenges related to urban livestock production and trade and its requirements for better livestock management.
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In: Sustainability Volume 13 / Issue 1 (2020-12-26) EISSN 2071-1050Sponsorship
Gefördert durch den Publikationsfonds der Universität KasselCitation
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title={Vehicular Livestock Mobility in West Africa: Seasonal Traffic Flows of Cattle, Sheep, and Goats across Bamako},
journal={Sustainability},
year={2020}
}
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2021-03-12T13:02:58Z 2021-03-12T13:02:58Z 2020-12-26 doi:10.17170/kobra-202103093465 http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/12629 Gefördert durch den Publikationsfonds der Universität Kassel eng Namensnennung 4.0 International http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ animal mobility sub-Sahara Africa truck distribution of livestock animal feed 590 630 Vehicular Livestock Mobility in West Africa: Seasonal Traffic Flows of Cattle, Sheep, and Goats across Bamako Aufsatz Mali is a major livestock producing country in West Africa. However, in recent years, the sector has faced multiple challenges like farmer-herder conflicts, overuse of grazing and water resources, and the effects of climate change. Meanwhile, traditional livestock systems are becoming less important given the increased availability of vehicular transport for regional and international animal trade as well as new opportunities for more specialised urban and peri-urban production systems. To assess the role of Mali’s capital city Bamako for livestock consumption and trade, this study examined the scale of livestock movement in the city, comprising influxes, outfluxes, and transits. To this end, flows of cattle, small ruminants, and livestock feed were recorded through road surveys covering three different seasons. The results showed the role of Bamako as a major trade hub in the distribution of ruminants. While traffic of cattle and sheep was regional, movement of goats was smaller and more localised. Religious festivals were an important driver of livestock traffic, both in terms of the numbers of livestock and the distance covered. This study highlights the role of cities for livestock mobility and contributes to a better understanding of challenges related to urban livestock production and trade and its requirements for better livestock management. open access Amprako, Louis Kwaku Karg, Hanna Laura Roessler, Regina Provost, Jennifer Akoto-Danso, Edmund Kyei Sidibe, Seydou Bürkert, Andreas doi:10.3390/su13010171 Westafrika Mobilität Tiertransport Verkehrsaufkommen Futtermittel Viehhandel Bamako publishedVersion EISSN 2071-1050 Issue 1 Sustainability Volume 13 false 171
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