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Hide and seek

  • 30/08/2004

In the republic of Swaziland in southern Africa, cattle are regarded as cultural icons. So when the government announced a new cow-branding law in the southern Shiselweni region, the Swazis were but naturally chagrined. The law will go nationwide following an education campaign to introduce farmers to their new responsibilities.

"I know each of my cows by sight. I give them names, and they respond to their names

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