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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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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Article by: General Beven Mundida, Animal Production Specialist Many farmers may find it difficult to start cattle production but some cattlemen say this is very simple if he or she is to follow the correct procedures. The scheme needs adequate planning. When planning for cattle management, a farmer should begin with the end in mind.
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In Zimbabwe, the dairy sector experienced an annual milk production decrease from an all-time peak of 260 million litres in 1990, to less than 35 million litres in 2008. During the peak periods, Zimbabwe exported an excess of 100 million litres annually and several Zimbabwean companies purchased other milk producing companies regionally. Figure 1 below
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When considering what breed of cattle to buy, farmers should always ask themselves the following: What am I expecting to do with my cattle when I have built up my herd? Am I a stud breeder? A commercial cattleman? Am I selling breeding stock, weaners or fat stock? Who is my market? Am I going
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