Question

Answer the following question in not more than 150 words.

Differentiate between Nomadic Herding and Commercial Livestock Rearing.

Answer 1

Nomadic Herding	Commercial Livestock Rearing
1. In nomadic herding, herders move with their animals from place to place, and rely on them totally for food, cloth and transportation.	Commercial livestock rearing is a modern practice of rearing animals for the export of animal products.
2. It is a primitive subsistence activity.	It is a modern, scientific, market-oriented activity.
3. Multiple animals are kept depending on the region.	A single type of animal is kept.
4.  Herders keep on moving with animals from one place to another according to the availability of pasture and water. They also practice transhumance. The area of a tribe is determined by tradition.	It is carried out on huge permanent ranches, which are scientifically managed parcels.
5. Generally related to nomadic tribes.	Associated with Western developed countries.
6. Little or no capital is utilised.	A large portion of capital is spent on the care, feeding, and breeding of animals.
7. Primarily a subsistence activity, in which herder rely on animals for their need for food, cloth, transportation, etc.	It is a market-oriented activity in which animals such as horses and sheep are reared to produce products such as meat and hides for sale in national and international markets.
8. No modern technological support.	It is highly mechanised.