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How does climate exacerbate root causes of livestock-related conflicts in Kenya? Climate Security Pathway Analysis by Sax, Niklas, Santa Cruz, Leonardo Medina, Carneiro, Bia, Liebig, Theresa Ines, Läderach, Peter R.D., Pacillo, Grazia

“…A movement toward areas where there is relatively more availability of water than in the dry grasslands is leading to resource competition and conflict among pastoralist groups and between pastoralists and farmers. 2. Cattle Rustling and Raiding: The most prevalent form of conflict, particularly in the north of Kenya, is the violent theft of cattle, also known as cattle rustling. …”
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Livestock identification and traceability systems in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region: Proceedings of a regional workshop, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 4-5 Fe... by International Livestock Research Institute

“…LITS have also been used to deter stock theft in areas that are prone to cattle rustling (cattle theft). In a meeting held in Argentina in March 2009, the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and its members resolved to progressively implement LITS as per the Terrestrial Animal Health Code for fairer and broader international trade of animals and animal products. …”
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Drivers of land use change and household determinants of sustainability in smallholder farming systems of Eastern Uganda by Ebanyat, Peter, Ridder, N.A. de, Jager, A. de, Delve, Robert J., Bekunda, Mateete A., Giller, Kenneth E.

“…Impacts of political instability, such as the collapse of cotton marketing and land management institutions, of communal labour arrangements and aggravation of cattle rustling were linked to the changes. Crop productivity in the farming systems is poor and nutrient balances differed between farm types. …”
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