Livestock production in central Mali: Attempts to produce raw materials of animal origin for the French textile industry during the colonial period

2026-06-27http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/171935Outlines past attempts to develop a base of raw materials for the textile industry from indigenous animals in Mali. Describes notable efforts to upgrade local Macina sheep for increased wool production by selection or cross-breeding with Merinos, increasing goat wool production by crossing imported Angora goats with locals and increasing pelt production by crossing the local long-haired Black Moor sheep with Karakul (Bokhara) sheep. Causes of the failure discussed.Limited Accessanimal productionanimal breedingsheepgoatsbreedsanimal productswoolhairhides and skinsLivestock production in central Mali: Attempts to produce raw materials of animal origin for the French textile industry during the colonial periodJournal Article