Pastoralists Preferences for Cattle Traits: Letting them be heard
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Introduction Pastoralists who inhabit the African arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) are among the world’s poorest populations. They lack vital infrastructure in the form of accessible roads, electricity and telecommunications, leaving them increasingly isolated. Livestock holdings of cattle, camels, goats and sheep often comprise the bulk of their limited wealth and are an integral part of their socio-cultural life. Herd size is often directly correlated to wealth and social status in the pastoral societies.
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