Dairy

Using indigenous cattle breeds to enhance resilience and maintain productivity

By Staff Writer / July 12, 2024 /

John Crawford, third generation Zimbabwean commercial beef and dairy cattle producer from Chinhoyi, recently hosted a field day to showcase the value of indigenous Sanga Tuli and Mashona breeds for…

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Important considerations when making quality silage

By Staff Writer / April 4, 2024 /

By General Beven Mundida (Livestock consultant) Contact +263 776 420 161 Fast fact: Making silage requires a lot of labour and attention, but if it is tackled with care, a…

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The importance of phosphorus during the rains 

By Staff Writer / February 17, 2022 /

The Importance of Phosphorus Supplementation during the Rainy Season in Cattle Farming Phosphorus deficiency is a reversible nutritional challenge in cattle farming that requires Phosphorus supplementation. As an important mineral…

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Mastitis control is a better option than mastitis treatment

By Staff Writer / July 11, 2021 /

Mastitis control is a better option both economically and for the health of the dairy cow than mastitis treatment. Not only is the treatment expensive, but the cows production will…

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