Wealth and pastoral dairy production: A case study from Maasailand

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Abstract

Presents a case study from a group ranch in southeastern Kajiado district in Kenyas Maasailand. Outlines the role of dairy production in the system and examines variations by wealth status in milking strategies and the level of milk offtake for human consumption.

Citation

Human Ecology;16(1): 1-21

Authors

  • Grandin, B.E.

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