ReviewEcoHealth2022
The Global Contributions of Working Equids to Sustainable Agriculture and Livelihoods in Agenda 2030.
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13 citing papers in PubMed.
- Scoping Review of the Socioeconomic Value of Working Equids, and the Impact of Educational Interventions Aimed at Improving Their Welfare.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Review
- Management practices and welfare of working equids in Mogalakwena local municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa.Animal welfare (South Mimms, England) · 2026Article
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- Characterising donkey welfare challenges and opportunities associated with human activities and environmental factors in seven Kenyan counties.Animal welfare (South Mimms, England) · 2026Article
- Working donkey welfare assessment and owner survey in Meru County, Kenya.Animal welfare (South Mimms, England) · 2025Article
- Forum theatre as a tool to promote positive donkey welfare on Lamu Island, Kenya.Animal welfare (South Mimms, England) · 2025Article
- Stakeholder Views on the Potential Benefits and Feasibility of an Equestrian Industry-Specific Health, Safety and Welfare Management System.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2024Article
- Comment on Ssuna et al. Animal Welfare Guidelines for International Development Organisations in the Global South.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2024Article
- What Is a Working Equid? Analysis of Current Terminology and a Suggested Definition.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2024Article
- Mule trains to mountain roads: the role of working mules in supporting resilient communities in the Himalayas.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2024Article
- Equipment-related wounds and associated risk factors in working equids of the Oromia national regional state in Ethiopia.Animal welfare (South Mimms, England) · 2024Article
- ExploringFrontiers in veterinary science · 2024Article
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Abstract
Small farmers produce most food in low- and middle-income countries and most small farmers rely on directly or indirectly working equids (WE). The lack of methods and metrics for assessing the role of WE hampers realisation of WE contributions. Based on literature review and a survey of WE welfare experts, we propose a framework for optimising WE potential based on two axes of sustainable development goals (SDGs) and value chains. WE contribute especially to earning and sparing income (largely in food production) (SDG 1), but also have roles in accessing health and hygiene services and products (SDG 3 and 5), providing edible products (SDG 2), and benefiting women (SDG 6), with lesser contributions to other SDGs, notably climate action (SDG 13). Experts identified barriers to appropriate appreciation of WE contributions, in order to target actions to overcome them. They found WE are neglected because they belong to farmers who are themselves neglected; because information on WE is inadequate; and, because the unique nature and roles of WE means systems, policies, investors, markets and service providers struggle to cater for them. Harnessing WE to optimally contribute to sustainable development will require generating better evidence on their contributions to SDGs, ensuring better integration into ongoing efforts to attain SDGs, and building the WE capacity among development actors.
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