Cattle

Carmen Stubbs (1935-2025)

By Staff Writer / March 24, 2025 /

“These Mashona animals are my passion and Zimbabwe’s heritage.” With the news of the passing of Carmen Stubbs on Monday, 17 March 2025, came an outpouring of tributes from across Zimbabwe’s cattle…

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Expanding ADMA Agrishow horizons with increased indigenous livestock sale facilities

By Staff Writer / March 14, 2025 /

The annual ADMA Agrishow’s landscape is set to transform with an expansion of livestock facilities that promises to elevate Zimbabwe’s indigenous breed showcasing and sales capabilities. “We are committed to…

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The importance of stud livestock, pedigrees and records for the livestock sector

By Staff Writer / February 24, 2025 /

The Zimbabwe Herd Book (ZHB) is an important registry system that maintains detailed records of pedigree livestock breeds in Zimbabwe. It serves as the official database documenting the lineage, performance…

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ADMA expands 2025 indigenous livestock sale

By Staff Writer / February 3, 2025 /

The Agricultural Dealers and Manufacturers Association in conjunction with Zimbabwe National Indigenous Breeders Society, are set to host the second indigenous livestock breeds sale. The sale is set to broaden…

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Care of Your Stud Bull

By Staff Writer / January 6, 2025 /

By Dr Doug Bruce, BVSc (Pretoria), Veterinary Surgeon. Your stud bull is an expensive and critical investment. His failure can be likened to crop failure. Pay attention to his needs…

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Precision feeding in beef production – enhancing reproductive success with strategic supplementation

By Staff Writer / December 3, 2024 /

By international ruminant nutrition consultant Dr. Hinner Köster In the world of beef production, precision feeding is a crucial element that can significantly improve the profitability and efficiency of operations.…

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 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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