Draft Camel Power, a Major Contribution to the Development of Draft Animal Practices in Niger

Camel use for draft and carting was developed out of draft practices observed in rural zones of Subsaharan Africa. The camel represents the ultimate stage of rural intensification. Its use was promoted because it is an answer to sustainable development adapted to available resources in Niger. The pr...

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Main Authors: S. G. Vias Franck, E. Vall, Y. Ibrahim, B. Faye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: CIRAD 2004-03-01
Series:Revue d’Elevage et de Médecine Vétérinaire des Pays Tropicaux
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Online Access:http://revues.cirad.fr/index.php/REMVT/article/view/9888