Distribution of bovine cysticercosis prevalence in the southeastern districts of Botswana from 2015 to 2016

Mazhani, Batatu; Masitha, Elly; Ntwaetsile, Mpho; Thutwa, Ketshephaone; Sehularo, Kerapetse

doi:10.14202/vetworld.2022.368-373

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“…In 1928, lung sickness was eradicated, and others, such as East Coast Fever, were controlled [41]. Disease monitoring occurs mostly at cattle farms [41,66], abattoirs [65,87,106] and retail shops [19,58,74,93]. Specifically, an automated livestock identification and trace-back system (LITS) that ensures the traceability of beef products to the farm has been adopted [82].…”

Section: Beef Cattle Farming Techniquesmentioning

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Beef as intangible cultural heritage in Botswana: a documentary review

Chatibura

2023

J. Ethn. Food

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This article reviews the critical role of cattle and beef production, consumption practices, and symbolic values, among other elements, in instituting Botswana’s beef heritage. The rise of gastronomic tourism and the dearth of literature on Africa’s intangible food heritage has necessitated such a review. Using a document analysis methodology with Google, Google Scholar, and Web of Science Core Collection, the article narrates how the historical, economic, and sociocultural reliance on cattle led to a distinctive intangible beef heritage in Botswana. In conclusion, the article motivates the recognition of seswaa, a beef-related cuisine, as worthy of inscription under UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage and for the continued documentation of food heritage amidst the limited regional studies of such in Africa.

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Section: Beef Cattle Farming Techniquesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Beef as intangible cultural heritage in Botswana: a documentary review

Chatibura

2023

J. Ethn. Food

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Status of One Health Implementation in Botswana

Kgosimore,

Mokhondo,

Pfukenyi

et al. 2024

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One Health (OH) is a collaborative, multisector and transdisciplinary approach to mitigate various issues related to the health of animals, plants, humans and ecosystems and their interactions for optimal health. In Botswana, the main goal of OH is to achieve resilient health outcomes that recognize the interrelationships between peoples, animals, plants and their shared environment. We conducted a desktop study, followed by key informants’ interviews (KII) and focus group discussions (FGD) in Botswana to define the current OH state of affairs as well as to identify education, training, research and policy gaps that need filling to facilitate effective implementation of OH in the country. The study results revealed that the country does not have an institutionalized nor legislated OH platform but rather intersectoral and multisectoral structures coordinated by the line ministries to address OH-related issues on an ad-hoc basis. Furthermore, it was found that institutions of higher learning in the country do not have deliberate OH programmes to spur traction of OH approaches but rather snippets of OH content infused in certain taught programmes. It is recommended from this study that there is an urgent need to adopt and adapt OH approaches in the country and institutionalize OH platforms for operational purposes through enaction and promulgation of relevant statutory instruments in the affected sectors of the economy, like health, education, environment and research. Information © The Authors 2024

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Examining the effect of Feedlot versus Free- Range cattle management on Botswana beef quality through sustainability assessment, post-mortem examinations, and SWOT analysis.

Parsons,

Makore,

Motube

et al. 2024

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African agriculture faces triple threats of climate change, population growth and inequality, necessitating agricultural research which examines sustainability holistically across social, economic, and environmental trade-offs. We examined meat quality from Botswana’s beef sector, by comparing management practices of feedlot finished beef versus free-range pasture management in three ways. First, we assessed competing but overlapping factors of environmental, economic, and social sustainability in the beef sector. Second, we used abattoir post-mortem examinations and compared 25 feedlot cattle and 22 free-range cattle across factors including: carcass dress mass (CDM), sex, carcass grade, fat color, conformation, dentition, carcass and offal postmortem decisions, and reasons for the decisions. We present a conceptual framework that portrays sustainability trade-offs between social, economic, and environmental factors, all constrained and influenced by geo- and socio-political and economic structures. Feedlot animals had a significantly higher CDM (p = 0.0001) at 237.56 kg ± 6.98 (Mean ± SEM) and higher incidences of lung, liver, and spleen condemnation rates at 72%, 40%, and 16% respectively compared to free-range cattle. Free-range CDM was 184.50kg ± 7.44 with higher (p = 0.0260) small and large tripe condemnation rate at (36%). Lastly, we examine sustainability trade-offs for feedlot and free-range cattle management through a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunity, and Threat (SWOT) analysis. With these nuanced research findings, one can envision multifaceted solutions to address cattle farming challenges in Botswana, including reducing disease burdens in feedlot cattle herds while also implementing pasture management and resiliency strategies for free-range cattle herds to improve animal nutrition and productivity.

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Distribution of bovine cysticercosis prevalence in the southeastern districts of Botswana from 2015 to 2016

Cited by 3 publications

References 15 publications

Beef as intangible cultural heritage in Botswana: a documentary review

Beef as intangible cultural heritage in Botswana: a documentary review

Status of One Health Implementation in Botswana

Examining the effect of Feedlot versus Free- Range cattle management on Botswana beef quality through sustainability assessment, post-mortem examinations, and SWOT analysis.

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