Appropriate Donkey Carriers and Metal Cans for Transporting Camel Milk

Abstract

Introduction of metal cans enhances hygienic handling of marketed milk and reduces losses along the milk chain. Carrying the metal cans by donkeys or camels is a challenge unless a technology is developed to aid it. This tool is made of canvas which withstands tensile stress. It comprises 4 chambers for carrying 4 metal cans. The bottom of each compartment is flat and semicircular to allow for standing before placement on the pack animals (donkey or camel). It has six straps for tying around the animal. It has a soft padding to enhance comfort on the back of the animal. This is a tool designed to assist pastoralists to hygienically transport milk using improved metal cans with animal packs.