Tick-Borne Diseases By Dr Shadreck Magonziwa Stock men can agree that during the rainy season animals are susceptible to many challenges, and if a farmer is not careful, they may be killed by various diseases. The new challenges are mainly brought about by an increased level of ticks, which in turn increases the occurrence of …
Inaugural General Meeting of the Zimbabwe Beef Producers Society (ZBPS) Following last year’s Beef School and supported by ZHB, an Interim Committee was established with an objective of founding the Zimbabwe Beef Producers Society (ZBPS). The ZBPS is a collective of beef producers and farmers who own or are interested in owning cattle. Its inaugural …
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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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Birth weight recording of a calf Cattle management involves many aspects of the day to day handling and care of animals, which are all vital to the well-being, ease of management, and productivity of the herd. Whatever aspect of management one is dealing with, it is essential that cattle are handled calmly and quietly and …
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 …
Your stud bull is an expensive and critical investment. His failure can be likened to crop failure. Pay attention to his needs and ensure he is fertile. Genetics Your stud bull determines the genetic direction and improvement of your cow herd. It is therefore important that you have a clear vision of what you want …
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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The top price fetched for a bull at the 51st National Sale was $172,000. Owned by Reuben Pilossof, Matabeleland, it attracted fierce bidding and at the end, it came down to a battle between two bidders. Again, Brahmans were in demand and as a breed, fetched the highest average prices.
Article by: Julie Havercroft The Boran Breeders Society held its third national sale at Mount Hampden at the end of June and sold 65 head of cattle. Nearly a month before the upcoming National Sale, this sale whet people’s appetite and gave people there a taster of what’s to come from Boran breeders in Zimbabwe. …
By Julie Havercroft BACKGROUND Dendairy is a leading player in the Zimbabwean dairy industry, producing many dairy and non-dairy products including UHT milk, flavoured milk, ice creams, yoghurt, butter and dairy juices. The company is heavily involved with farmers who constitute a significant stakeholder in the company’s business. This article provides a snippet of what …
