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Traditional German and Central European husbandry typically followed three primary models:
Long-distance movement of mobile shepherds and flocks between seasonal pastures.
This paper explores the socio-economic evolution of sheep farming ( Schafhaltung ) in Central Europe, drawing on the ethnographic research of Wolfgang Jacobeit . It examines the transition from traditional, communal grazing systems to more specialized, mobile pastoralism, highlighting the shepherd’s unique role as both a laborer and a social outsider. 1. Introduction: The Centrality of Sheep in Rural History Jacobeit-Schafhaltung.zip
Shepherds often lived in "confinement" or isolated environments to manage animal productivity and protection.
The transition into the 20th and 21st centuries saw a sharp decline in sheep populations—dropping from 4.1 million to 1.6 million in Germany alone between 1989 and 2019. Néprajzi értesítő 71-73. szám, 1989-1991. - REAL-J Néprajzi értesítő 71-73
Historically, sheep were the primary livestock for subsistence in early Europe due to their versatility in providing meat, milk, and wool. Wolfgang Jacobeit’s research highlights that before the 20th century, sheep farming was not merely an industry but a foundational pillar of Central European rural life.
High-altitude summer grazing in the Alpine regions. 3. The Socio-Economic Status of the Shepherd Néprajzi értesítő 71-73. szám
Jacobeit, Wolfgang: Schafhaltung und Schäfer in Zentraleuropa bis zum Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts. = Acta Ethnographica XIII. 436-