Follow the Cow Indiegogo Campaign

Follow the Cow

Help me raise money for my son Farris to travel & conduct research with me in Ethiopia & Djibouti

Pastoralism plays an important role in the economic growth of Africa and local

livelihoods

Cattle traders in Africa are known

to move their herds across

international borders in search of new grazing or

for tradeSuch trade helps lower food prices,

increase food security, relieve border tensions

and promote regional

integration

However, there are also risks due to the unregulated and undocumented nature of this trade

Spread of diseaseUnequal market access Drastic changes in cattle price

• Local Markets

• Abattoirs

Ethiopia

• Port• Quarantin

e

Djibouti

• Demand• Investme

nt

Saudi Arabia

My research will involve an ethnographic study of a trade route that’s begins with cattle production in Ethiopia, then on to processing and quarantine in Djibouti and ends with the export markets in Saudi Arabia.

My son, Farris

My travel buddy and research assistant in Ethiopia and Djibouti

With your help you will provide him the opportunity to experience:

• East Africa• Different &

similar cultures & environmentsThank

you!!!!!!!!!!!