Cattle

 Winter herd maintenance with cover crops

By Staff Writer / November 13, 2024 /

Since 1984, the Agricultural Research Trust has remained a significant force in the field of agriculture, committed to delivering the state-of-the-art research and training. Through this, it has equipped Zimbabwean…

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Enhancing profitability through strategic breeding objectives

By Staff Writer / November 11, 2024 /

This is the fourth in a series of articles from this year‘s Zimbabwe Herd Book‘s annual Beef School. Presented by Johan Styger, the current Chairman of the Livestock Registering Federation…

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The viability of cattle production

By Staff Writer / November 4, 2024 /

This article is the third in a series that shares highlights from this year’s Zimbabwe Herd Book‘s annual Beef School. Presented by Jaco Erasmus, the technical adviser to the Zimbabwe…

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Cash flows for cattle

By Staff Writer / October 21, 2024 /

This is the second in a series of articles which will share highlights from this year’s Zimbabwe Herd Book’s annual Beef School. Presented by Jaco Erasmus, technical adviser to the…

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Meaty issues at ZHB Beef school 2024

By Staff Writer / October 14, 2024 /

This year’s edition of the Zimbabwe Herd Book (ZHB) Annual Beef School was recently held in Bulawayo, the capital of cattle country. Catering for a full house of serious cattlemen…

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From neglect to necessity: How pasture production can revolutionise farming in Zimbabwe

By Staff Writer / October 10, 2024 /

By Selected Seeds At the recent Zimbabwe Herd Book Beef School held in Bulawayo, a fascinating exchange took place that shed light on the perceptions surrounding pasture production in Zimbabwe.…

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The meaty Mashura Beefmaster herd

By Staff Writer / October 7, 2024 /

Beefmaster cattle are a composite breed developed in America in the 1930s by Tom Lasater, they blend the bos Indicus Brahman (50%), bos Taurus Hereford (25%), and Shorthorn genetics (25%).…

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Off the beaten track into cattle ranching territory

By Staff Writer / September 26, 2024 /

When I was offered the chance to come along on a trip to a remote cattle ranch in Matabeleland South, I leapt at the opportunity. My trip there was offered…

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Zimbabwe cattle traceability scheme celebrates 25 years of service to the livestock industry

By Staff Writer / August 28, 2024 /

The Livestock Identification Trust (LIT) celebrates its 25th year of business this month.  The office opened on August 16, 1999 with Dr Mario Beffa as the General Manager and a…

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Preparing for future challenges: Strengthening Zimbabwe’s livestock industry post-El Niño

By Staff Writer / August 26, 2024 /

By Selected Seeds Weather is often unpredictable, posing significant challenges for Zimbabwean farmers. Events such as droughts, cyclones, and extreme weather can devastate fertile land, leading to crop failures that…

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