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Table 3 The purpose of keeping livestock as reported by livestock keepers in Arusha (nā€‰=ā€‰36), Manyara (nā€‰=ā€‰16) and Morogoro (nā€‰=ā€‰22)

From: Socio-economic impact of Rift Valley fever to pastoralists and agro pastoralists in Arusha, Manyara and Morogoro regions in Tanzania

Advantage

Arusha (%)

Manyara (%)

Morogoro (%)

Paying dowry

81

44

64

School needs

97

94

95

Food

100

94

100

Agriculture

67

56

5

HHR*

100

88

100

Health care

97

81

100

Transport

25

13

5

Get manure

8

25

49

  1. *HHRā€‰=ā€‰Household requirements.