Working Animals in Agriculture and Transport

This book covers many recent research observations on the management and use of working animals in tropical agricultural systems. Studies of oxen, cows, buffaloes, horses, donkeys and camels in several countries including Sub-Saharan Africa, Ethiopia, Vietnam are included. Technical issues in nutritional requirements, feeding, management, health, implement, work practices and harnessing are discussed and the contribution that working animals continue to make in many agricultural and transport activities are quantified. The book is a valuable source of references on draught animal technology for any scientist, student or extension worker.