Sheep and Goats

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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Unlocking your goat herd potential

By Staff Writer / November 19, 2024 /

Artificial insemination (AI) offers the rapid genetic improvement of your entire goat herd that you may never get with a live animal. Artificial Insemination (AI) is the process of collecting…

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National Breed Sale continues to beef up our cattle industry

By Staff Writer / August 2, 2024 /

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…

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From the Archives – A look back at 2023 National Breed Sale

By Staff Writer / July 23, 2024 /

With this year’s ZHB National Sale fast approaching, we are here taking a look at a report covering highlights and prices from last year’s event. National Sale : Showcase for…

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Coming soon: Zimbabwe’s premier annual National Breed Sale

By Staff Writer / July 19, 2024 /

The 56th National Breed Sale, hosted by the Zimbabwe Herd Book (ZHB), is set to take place on July 26, 2024, at the CC Sales venue in Mount Hampden, Harare.…

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Optimising Your Goat Production

By Staff Writer / February 16, 2024 /

by Anisha Cader, Cader Amato Boer Goats Stud Breeding The most ideal breeding season for goats starts in November and ends in April. During this period the diseases are much…

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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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Mycotoxins: what are they and how to prevent them

By Staff Writer / February 17, 2022 /

Mycotoxins: What are they and how to prevent them? Even though it is not often asked what mycotoxins are or how they can be prevented, the toxins still remain detrimental…

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