Precious blood and nourishing offal: past and present slaughtering perspectives in Sámi reindeer pastoralism

• Published in: Pastoralism
• Main Authors: Ravdna Biret Marja E. Sara, Karen Lykke Syse, Svein Disch Mathiesen
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: SpringerOpen 2022
• Subjects: Indigenous; Reindeer; Nomadic; Welfare; Animal culture; SF1-1100; Arctic; Norway; Slaughter; Northern Norway; reindeer husbandry; Varanger; Mielga
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13570-021-00224-2; https://doaj.org/article/2d346126d67c4ede901ad3909e83aeaf

Abstract In the Arctic, indigenous reindeer herding peoples rely on a pastoralist food and knowledge system that supplies them with protein, vitamins, and minerals. Reindeer pastoralism is a product of the interaction between animals’ physical needs, their behaviour, and the skills of the herders. T...