Cattle's experiences of colonialism: an animal history of Southern Africa

TitleCattle's experiences of colonialism: an animal history of Southern Africa
Publication TypeBook
Year of Publication2026
AuthorsM.J. Glover
Series titleAfrika-Studiecentrum Series
Issue45
Paginationxvi, 252
Date Published2026
PublisherBrill
Place PublishedLeiden
Publication Languageeng
ISSN Number978-90-04-74292-5 (e-book); 978-90-04-74291-8 (hard copy)
Keywordscattle's subjective experiences, colonialism, Southern Africa
Abstract

A rare and unique history of how colonialism in southern Africa impacted cattle's subjective historical experiences. The book positions cattle as sentient, feeling beings in the narrative flow, and uses an animal-centered approach and diverse sources to investigate cattle’s felt experiences. The book explores major colonial impacts, including wagon labour, disease epidemics and veterinary infrastructure, the development of industrial slaughterhouses, and the expansion of modern breeding.

Citation Key13708