Plastic has become an integral part of our modern lives, but its convenience comes at a significant cost to our planet. Single-use plastics, in particular, pose a grave threat to our environment and wildlife. From clogging our oceans to polluting our landfills, these plastics have reached alarming levels. However, by making conscious choices and adopting…
Sophia Lenkai is a livestock owner in Kajiado County, a dry area in Kenya. Sophia is a proud owner of 10 cows and 12 goats. She has been living here since childhood, where she later got married to her husband and was later blessed with six children who are all school-going. Her greatest achievement to…
A natural disaster like drought can be disastrous to livestock, resulting in decreased output, smaller herd sizes, and even death. Due to the potential for food insecurity and economic hardship, a drought can have an impact on the entire community in addition to farmers and their families. The impact of drought on cattle must be…
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…