THE USE OF LIVESTOCK-DISEASE SCORING BY A PRIMARY ANIMAL-HEALTH PROJECT IN SOMALILAND

An informal livestock-disease scoring technique was used to collect in formation on pastoralists' perceptions of animal-health problems in So maliland. We conclude that the technique is a useful addition to the P articipatory Rural Appraisal 'toolkit' and could assist veterinarians to plan primary veterinary programmes in developing countries. The tec hnique could also be used in animal-health information systems for pas toral communities and with modification, might have applications in fo rmal livestock disease surveys.