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Mobile boma

SWM Community Conservancy Project, KAZA sites (Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe)

Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2 p.

Author FAO; CIFOR-ICRAF; CIRAD; WCS;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Synopsis (short abstract) A mobile boma is a portable livestock enclosure designed to protect animals from predators during nocturnal hours.Constructed with durable materials, these enclosures can be relocated as herds move, ensuring consistent protection across grazing areas. The design often includes opaque barriers to obstruct predators’ view of the livestock, reducing the likelihood of attacks.

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