Camel pastoralists' perceptions of udder health: results from a qualitative interview study in Northern Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the Horn of Africa, pastoralists depend on livestock for food security. Camels play a pivotal role, providing both milk and meat to these communities. Camel milk production is hampered by multiple factors, one of the main issues being diseases, in particular udder health issues such as mastitis; inflammation of the udder. This study aimed to enhance understanding of camel keeping pastoralists' perceptions of mastitis and attitudes toward its control in in camels. The study was carried out in Isiolo County in Kenya. Data collection involved focus group discussion (FGDs) with camel owners, herders and actors involved in the camel milk trade. Participants predominantly belonged to the Borana, Somali and Sakuye communities. The data pertaining to perceptions of udder heal

SUBMITTER: Seligsohn D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11995632 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature