Cattle

Boran cattle shine in tough Zimbabwean conditions

By Staff Writer / June 17, 2024 /

Zimbabwe’s often harsh agricultural landscape needs a breed of cattle that can not only withstand but perform in some of our toughest cattle-rearing conditions. Enter the Boran breed. Originally hailing…

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Sanga cattle make history at the ADMA Agrishow

By Staff Writer / May 30, 2024 /

The final day of the ADMA Agrishow was a history-making moment for Zimbabwean cattle. For the very first time, a combined auction showcasing the country’s indigenous Sanga breeds – the…

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Don’t Miss the Sanga Cattle Sale Tomorrow!

By Staff Writer / May 24, 2024 /

Tomorrow marks the final day of the ADMA Agrishow, featuring a special event this year – the first-ever combined indigenous Sanga cattle breed sale! Witness the Mashona, Tuli, and Nkone…

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Nkone Cattle Breeders Society of Zimbabwe Field Day at Swandale Farm

By Staff Writer / May 23, 2024 /

🐄🌟 The Nkone Cattle Breeders Society of Zimbabwe Field Day at Swandale Farm was a tremendous success! Gerrit Van Der Pypenkamp from Siyabuswa Nguni Stud delivered an enlightening talk on…

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Mashona: small in stature, big in value

By Staff Writer / May 10, 2024 /

As the date of Zimbabwe’s first-ever combined indigenous cattle breeds sale draws closer (Africa Day, Saturday, May 25, ADMA Agrishow, ART Farm), we continue our exploration of Zimbabwe’s unique and…

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Zimbabwe’s Tuli cattle make financial sense and are easy to farm

By Staff Writer / May 5, 2024 /

As the date of Zimbabwe’s first-ever combined indigenous cattle breeds sale draws closer (Africa Day, Saturday May 25, ADMA Agrishow, ART Farm), we continue our exploration of Zimbabwe’s remarkable Sanga…

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A brief recent history of the indigenous Nkone cattle of Zimbabwe

By Staff Writer / April 26, 2024 /

Article contributed by George Hulme, March 2023. The history of the people is the history of their cattle The disturbances in Zululand and environs; the “Mfecane” that drove away many…

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Surviving lean times: The importance of making on-farm feed

By Staff Writer / March 19, 2024 /

As Zimbabwe heads into the dry winter months following an El Niño-influenced summer rainy season, ensuring the survival and well-being of your beef cattle must be paramount. One essential strategy…

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The robust Sanga: Unveiling the characteristics of Zimbabwe’s indigenous cattle

By Staff Writer / February 8, 2024 /

Zimbabwe’s rich agricultural landscape is home to a variety of indigenous cattle, each breed boasting traits that have been honed over millennia to thrive in the African environment. Today, we’re…

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Beef genetic strategies for Zimbabwe

By Staff Writer / January 24, 2024 /

Shared with thanks to Mark Hayter, CC Sales and Nurture Beef Academy Have you ever really thought about your genetic strategy for your cattle, and planned how, when and what…

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