Background Ticks and tick-borne diseases are a major impediment to livestock production
worldwide. Cattle trade and transnational transhumance create risks for the spread of ticks …

In order to characterize current cattle farming systems with respect to herd mobility and its
drivers, 803 cattle farmers were surveyed across three vegetation zones along a North …

Transhumant pastoralism is an ancient natural resource management system traditionally
connecting ecosystems across north-south precipitation gradients in West Africa. As rural …

The sustainable use of rangelands in pastoral areas requires the inclusion of all
stakeholders to develop sound management strategies. However, the role of these actors in …

Abstract In West Africa, cross-border transhumance, also called seasonal migration, is
known to be a very important animal production strategy, as it involves about 70 to 90% of …

This study examined the effects of transhumance pressure on total abavoe-ground biomass
and forage availability on rangelands in Benin. We also investigated the implications of land …

Tick‐borne pathogens continue to infect humans and animals worldwide. By adapting to the
movement of livestock, ticks facilitate the spread of these infectious pathogens. Humans in …

Climate change and related effects such as water scarcity is a major issue for transhumant
who need to develop sustainable adaptation strategies. We highlighted both the perceived …

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Across Africa, Peul community typically rely on
plant-based veterinary knowledge to manage common livestock health problems …

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance In Benin, traditional recipes are used to improve
livestock dairy performance, but they are not sufficient documented. The study aimed to …