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Livestock predation, household adaptation and compensation policy: a case study of Shorobe Village in northern Botswana

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  • Donald Kgathi
  • Gagoitseope Mmopelwa
  • Baitshephi Mashabe
  • Ketlhatlogile Mosepele

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Human-wildlife conflict is a worldwide phenomenon. Through a household survey supplemented by informal interviews, this study attempts to understand the dynamics of livestock predation by carnivores at village level in Botswana. The study reveals that farmers perceive hyenas and lions to cause more livestock losses than other predators. In order to reduce predation, attempts should be made to put livestock in enclosures at night and also to herd them during the day. These practices comply with the conditions of the new government compensation policy for livestock losses caused by carnivores. The study recommends a review of the compensation rates and suggests that they should be closer to the market value. Such changes, accompanied by strict animal husbandry practices, may bring about the increased willingness of households to co-exist with predators.

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  • Donald Kgathi & Gagoitseope Mmopelwa & Baitshephi Mashabe & Ketlhatlogile Mosepele, 2012. "Livestock predation, household adaptation and compensation policy: a case study of Shorobe Village in northern Botswana," Agrekon, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 51(2), pages 22-37.
  • Handle: RePEc:taf:ragrxx:v:51:y:2012:i:2:p:22-37
    DOI: 10.1080/03031853.2012.695148
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    1. Mackenzie, Lesego & Mburu, John & Irungu, Patrick, 2017. "Analysis Of Household Choice And Determinants Of Livelihood Diversification Activities In Chobe District, Botswana," Dissertations and Theses 269268, University of Nairobi, Department of Agricultural Economics.

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