Cattle

January Disease – What Farmers Should Know About Theileriosis

By the Late Peter Jackson of Animal Health Products/Environmental Health at Cooper Zimbabwe. Theileriosis is a disease caused by protozoa called Theileria parva bovis which destroy white blood cells in the lymphatic system and the lungs. The degree of the disease varies in severity from an acute form where the cattle die after 2 to …

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Ideal Environmental Conditions For Dairy Cows

Hot environments affect the performance of dairy cows both directly and indirectly. To attain the fullest genetic performance, environmental conditions and diets should be modified. Thermal factors consist of air temperature, humidity, air movement, and radiation rate. In lactation Holstein cows, the comfortable temperature is within the range 4-24⁰C. The effects of heat stress on …

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Cattle Industry’s Annual Sales Highlights – 51st National Sale

The Zimbabwe Herd Book’s annual National Sale is always an unmissable event for cattlemen all over the country. This year, the 51st sale, was as exciting as ever. The buzz was palpable and the air of expectation was contagious. The day did not disappoint. Whether you’re there to check out prices and watch the bidding …

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Pedigree Cattle, Goats & Sheep Go Under the Hammer

Article by: Lorna Joubert Zimbabwe Herd Book (ZHB), last week celebrated their 50th National Bull and Heifer Sale at Mount Hampden Sale Pens, home of CC Sales, auctioneers, since 2011. The proceedings began with a gala dinner attended by various breeders and stakeholders in the cattle industry. The stylish occasion saw ZHB honouring some of …

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Zimbabwe Boran Breeders Association 2019 Field Day

ZiMunda Farming magazine was at the Zimbabwe Boran Breeders Association Field Day held on a sunny but chilly morning in Wedza. Hosted by Mussolini Ganyo at his Panganayi Boran Stud, was informative. The Boran Breed Over 200 people learnt about identifying and controlling January disease, as well as the importance of nutrition and winter maintenance …

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