Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Animal health and disease control in the Usangu Wetland of Southwestern Tanzania.
- Journal:
- Tropical animal health and production
- Year:
- 2003
- Authors:
- Wilson, R T
- Affiliation:
- Bartridge House · United Kingdom
Plain-English summary
The Usangu Wetland in Southwestern Tanzania is an important area for raising livestock. This study looks at the environment and community in this region, as well as the history of veterinary services available to farmers. It also explores the major diseases that have affected livestock over time, based on historical records and conversations with local livestock owners and officials. The findings highlight the ongoing challenges in managing animal health in this area.
Abstract
The Usangu Wetland in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania has always been a major livestock production area. This paper describes the physical and social enviroment of these Plains before presenting a short history of the veterinary services in the area. The main part of the paper examines, through historical records and interviews with livestock owners and administrative officials, the history of the major diseases affecting livestock.
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