Sheep and Goats

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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Goat farming in Zimbabwe, is it profitable?

By Staff Writer / January 26, 2022 /

Goat farming has proven to be a profitable business in Zimbabwe. They are beneficial because they are easy to care for, and the feeds costs are low due to the…

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Deworm your goats and increase your profits

By Staff Writer / August 10, 2021 /

Today, most farmers in Zimbabwe have embraced deworming goats to achieve maximum milk, meat, and skin production. For a long time, goats have been known as one of the easy…

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