ABSTRACT
This chapter begins with some of the shortcomings of attempts to induce change and draws on attention to possible useful modifications in developing future strategies for livestock production. H. E. Jahnke takes the position that pastoralists execute logical risk-averting strategies for their livestock. The reproduction rate of game is as subject to variations in environmental stress as domestic livestock, hence their viability has been over estimated. Also, those who are optimistic about game overlook the high value of milk from livestock for humans in pastoral systems. There is general agreement on the need for improved livestock nutrition in Africa, but opinions for solutions vary considerably. Based largely on short-term surveillance, both social and animal scientists view the pastoral systems of Subsaharan Africa as creating and maintaining a depressed sector. A number of recent developments in rangeland management could be useful as well, for instance, closer attention to animal feeding habits.
