Cattle
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.…
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%).…
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…
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…
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…
The Zimbabwe Herd Book (ZHB) 12th Annual Beef School is just around the corner, and it’s an event that no serious cattleman or woman can afford to overlook. Scheduled over…
FROM THE ARCHIVES Buying a beef bull Your day at the bull sale could be one of the most important, from a cattle breeding point of view, that you will…
The Zimbabwe Herd Book’s 56th annual National Sale has been and gone. It is one of the most anticipated and important events on our cattle sector’s calendar. Despite Zimbabwe facing…
By Selected Seeds Nestled in the heart of Zimbabwe’s Lowveld, Dr Tunga’s farm is a beacon of innovation and sustainability. This pioneering farmer has revolutionised his sugarcane farm by harnessing…
Zimbabwe’s government pledged to protect and promote stud breeding in recognition of the continuing importance of the stud industry in providing top-quality seed stock to enhance livestock production in the…