Eco-social analysis of an East African agro-pastoral system: Management of tsetse and bovine trypanosomiasis

Baumgärtner, Johann; Gilioli, Gianni; Tikubet, Getachew; Gutiérrez, A. P.

doi:10.1016/j.ecolecon.2007.06.005

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“…Table 2. Reference parameters and the source of the data for the evaluation of ecological, economic and social sustainability in relation to reference parameters in the Luke community, Southwestern Ethiopia, reported by Getachew Tikubet et al (2006) and Baumgärtner et al (2008bBaumgärtner et al ( , 2010) ( a = area and numbers reported for Ethiopia). The bioeconomic model proved to be valuable tool for a comparative analysis of transformability of ecosocial systems and for obtaining insight into the dynamics of the ecosocial system after technology implementation (Baumgärtner et al, 2008b From an agroecological standpoint (cf.…”

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“…Reference parameters and the source of the data for the evaluation of ecological, economic and social sustainability in relation to reference parameters in the Luke community, Southwestern Ethiopia, reported by Getachew Tikubet et al (2006) and Baumgärtner et al (2008bBaumgärtner et al ( , 2010) ( a = area and numbers reported for Ethiopia). The bioeconomic model proved to be valuable tool for a comparative analysis of transformability of ecosocial systems and for obtaining insight into the dynamics of the ecosocial system after technology implementation (Baumgärtner et al, 2008b From an agroecological standpoint (cf. Gliessman, 2000Gliessman, , 2007, livestock health has been improved through the input of an external tsetse trapping and therapeutic disease control technologies rather than through a hypothesized activation of internal regulating processes Disease prevalence has decreased but the number of diseased animals has increased (Getachew Tikubet et al, 2006).…”

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“…The models developed by Baumgärtner et al (2008b), Gilioli and Baumgärtner (2007), Herren et al (2008) and Gutierrez et al, 2010) were hardly considered by the stakeholder community. Among the reasons was the late availability of the models, unclear objectives, few financial resources, and diverging views on methodologies.…”

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“…In this case, however, the available financial and logistic means neither allowed the consideration of the literature nor the use of a comprehensive set of indicators. Instead, we made use of information readily available in national and regional statistics collected by Ethiopian Authorities and combined it with data published by Getachew Tikubet et al (2006) and Baumgärtner et al (2008bBaumgärtner et al ( , 2010.…”

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“…To improve the knowledge on the dynamics of the ecosocial system, to guide actions and to facilitate negotiations among stakeholders, a bioeconomic model was developed (Baumgärtner et al, 2008b;Gutierrez et al, 2009). In general, bioeconomic models are developed for better understanding pathways of development and for assessing the impact of alternative policies on the natural resource base and human welfare.…”

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The study was carried out to assess the economic burden of trypanosomosis in three villages of the Metekel zone in 2009. The disease was found to cause substantial economic losses through cattle mortality, drug purchase, and draft power loss of infected oxen. The farmers in the area were spending a significantly (p < 0.05) higher amount of money for the treatment of trypanosomosis than all other diseases combined. The overall mortality rate of cattle due to trypanosomosis was 4.4%. The mortality was significantly higher (p < 0.05) in an area where trypanosomosis prevalence was also higher. Many of the farmers prioritized losses of draft power as the most important impact of the disease. The overall prevalence of the disease was 12.1%. The disease burden was significantly (p < 0.05) higher in the rainy season than at other times of the year. In general, farmers had good knowledge on the signs and seasonality of trypanosomosis. Thus, tsetse suppression activities that involve the local community can be an important tool towards minimizing the economic burden of the disease in the area.

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Eco-social analysis of an East African agro-pastoral system: Management of tsetse and bovine trypanosomiasis

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References 29 publications

From Tsetse Control to Sustainable Rural Development – Progress and Opportunities for an Ethiopian Community

From Tsetse Control to Sustainable Rural Development – Progress and Opportunities for an Ethiopian Community

Adaptive Ecosocial System Sustainability Enhancement in Sub-Saharan Africa

Economic burden of bovine trypanosomosis in three villages of Metekel zone, Northwest Ethiopia

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