Summary
This participatory epidemiological study, conducted in Bacita Market, Kwara State, Nigeria, combined Fulani pastoralist knowledge with conventional epidemiological methods to document cattle disease burden in extensive pastoral systems. By integrating indigenous knowledge systems with formal investigation, the research demonstrates the value of community-centred approaches to animal health surveillance in sub-Saharan African pastoral contexts where formal veterinary infrastructure is often limited. The work suggests that participatory methods can enhance disease documentation and management strategies in resource-constrained settings.
UK applicability
Direct applicability to UK pastoral systems is limited, as this study focuses on extensively managed pastoral systems in semi-arid West Africa with different disease ecology, herd management practices, and veterinary infrastructure. However, the methodological approach—integrating farmer knowledge with epidemiological surveillance—may have value for UK livestock disease monitoring in remote or underserved areas.
Key measures
Disease prevalence, incidence, and types among cattle herds; pastoralist-reported disease occurrences and management practices; integration of indigenous and formal epidemiological data.
Outcomes reported
The study documented cattle disease burden and epidemiological patterns in extensive pastoral systems using integrated participatory and conventional epidemiological methods. It captured Fulani pastoralist knowledge and experience alongside structured disease surveillance data.
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