Skip to content

Interpretations of the sixteen (16) domains

This is a map produced from overlaying the four maps (feed quantity, feed scarcity, land availability, water availability). It shows 16 domains which indicate feed availability in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. I have included interpretations which explain what each of the sixteen domains represent in terms of feed quantity, seasonal scarcity, land availability and water availability. These interpretations will be used to predict and recommend feed interventions suitable for the varying domains.

Map showing sixteen domains of forage availability in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda

Domain 1: Low feed quantity
• 11 months of seasonal scarcity/ Low land availability/ High water availability
Domain 2: Very high feed quantity
• 3 months of seasonal scarcity/ Low land availability/High water availability
Domain 3: Very low feed quantity
• 12 months of seasonal scarcity/ Low land availability/ Medium water availability
Domain 4: Medium feed quantity
• 6 months of seasonal scarcity/ Very high land availability/ Medium water availability
Domain 5: Very low feed quantity
• 12 months of seasonal scarcity/ Very low land availability/ very high-water availability
Domain 6: Very low feed quantity
12 months of seasonal scarcity/ Very low land availability/ High water availability
Domain 7: Low feed quantity
• 11 months of seasonal scarcity/ Low land availability/ Very high-water availability
Domain 8: Low feed availability
• 11 months of seasonal scarcity/ low land availability/ high water availability
Domain 9: Very low feed quantity
• 12 months of seasonal scarcity/ Very low land availability/ High water availability
Domain 10: Very low feed quantity
• 12 months of seasonal scarcity/ low land availability/ High water availability
Domain 11: Very low feed quantity
• 12 months of seasonal scarcity/ Very low land availability/ High water availability
Domain 12: Low feed availability
• 11 months of seasonal scarcity/ low land availability/ medium water availability
Domain 13: Low feed quantity
11 months of seasonal scarcity/ very low land availability/ medium water availability
Domain 14: Low feed availability
• 11 months of seasonal scarcity/ Very low land availability/ High water availability
Domain 15: Very low feed quantity
• 12 months of seasonal scarcity/ Very low land availability/ Medium water availability
Domain 16: Very low feed quantity
• 12 months of seasonal scarcity/ Very low land availability/ Medium water availability