Donkey Traction in Tanzania: Some Critical Issues
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1996
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Abstract
Donkeys are associated with poor people and their
status in areas where they are used is often low.
However, donkeys are disease resistant, have survived
where other animals could have perished and are
regarded as docile and friendly. They are suitable for
women to use. Oxen and horses demand much attention
from their owners. Oxen are edible, susceptible to
diseases, and have social value as symbols of wealth and
influence. The monetary value of oxen appreciates over
time.
Due to lack of appropriate harnesses, plows and carts,
institutional weaknesses and financial limitations, our
ability to use donkeys efficiently is limited. Apparent
‘myths’ in donkey traction are a function of our inability
to understand donkeys and their potential. False
perceptions about donkeys can be removed through
interventions such as awareness campaigns, appropriate
technological, financial, extension and training
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Donkeys, Donkey Traction, Oxen, Awareness campaigns
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Sosovele, H., 1996. Donkey traction in Tanzania: some critical issues. Donkeys, People and Development. A Resource Book of the Animal Traction Network for Eastern and Southern Africa (ATNESA)(Starkey, P. and Fielding, D. eds.), ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), Wageningen, pp.107-112.