Groundwater is essential for food production and food security. About 70 per cent of global groundwater withdrawals are used to grow food and industrial crops and raise livestock across the globe. This hidden treasure enriches our lives, and life would be impossible without groundwater. At least two billion people across the whole world depend solely…
What is the importance of donkeys to humans? Donkeys have been used for centuries for labor, and they continue to play an essential role in many parts of the world. Donkey welfare is a critical issue that doesn’t seem to be up for debate, regardless of opinion on whether or not donkeys and mules should…
Animal welfare and medicine are crucial issues of concern. Millions of people worldwide use traditional medicines derived from the exploitation and killing of animals. Even though these animals suffer immensely and there is no scientific evidence to support the efficacy of these medicines, people continue to use them. This is partly because many people do…
How do we restore habitats and fight deforestation? Kenya is a beautiful country with diverse ecosystems, but it is also one of the most deforested countries in Africa. Eco Clubs of Kenya has launched a campaign to plant one tree for every dollar donated to combat deforestation. This campaign will help restore the natural habitat…
World Wildlife Day refocuses the debate towards ecosystem restoration through reduction of human-wildlife conflicts. The theme of “Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration”, draws attention to the conservation status of some of the most critically endangered species of wild fauna and flora, and to drive discussions towards imagining and implementing solutions to conserve them. Human…
On the 12th of January Tumal Orto woke up to a trail of death left by strong winds and flash floods the night before. Tumal learnt the hard way how floods affect animal welfare when he lost 182 goats and sheep, 11 of them have weak body condition. Tumal is a community leader from Borana,…
DOGS IN PASTORAL SYSTEMS Dogs at the Centre History of Rabies Rabies in Kenya’s pastoral systems Dogs at the Centre In Africa, domestic dogs are part of the community playing the role of both working animals and companionship. People primarily get rabies through dog bites and to a lesser extent from livestock. Domestic dogs are…
#3000DogsIn30Days Meeli cuddles his four 5-months old puppies born in March 2020 just as the lockdown measures for Covid-19 were being imposed in Kenya. Meeli is 14 years old and has been out of school due to the government-imposed coronavirus school lockdowns. He spends his days herding his family livestock. But today, that not what…
The coronavirus emerged in Wuhan, China’s Hubei province, in late 2019. Cases of the disease it causes, COVID-19, grew by several thousand per day in China and other parts of the world. The number of infections appearing each day, owing in large part to containment efforts, but the outbreak is now a global pandemic. The…
Over 75% of veterinary and animal health workers feel they lack the necessary skills to properly help animals during disasters. According to a recent survey conducted in four countries in Eastern Africa, the lack of disaster rescue knowledge is the significant cause of animal deaths during natural disasters. “When disasters strike, animal survival rates will…