Long ago Fulani tribes used to fight over cattle.

I knew of two people like me on Long Island who preferred them over cattle for that very reason.

Typical of places all over the Philippines, cattle and water buffalo are domesticated.

They also lacked pots, and cooked rice over cattle hide.

Here and there were crowds of men bargaining over cattle and horses.

The fighting in the region is often sparked by disputes over cattle - a vital part of the indigenous economy.

Elands can survive in the scarcity of water, a great advantage over domestic cattle.

The family worked hard, but there were problems with the police over stolen cattle and horses.

This was the worst tribal violence in Jonglei since the 2011 clashes over cattle which left more than 900 dead.

Tribal rivalry and fighting over cattle has been cited as the primary cause of the conflict.