Strategies for enhancing mitigation and adaptation to climate change. Author : Elton Moyo. Introduction Livestock plays a major role in the agricultural sector in developing nations, and the livestock sector contributes 40% to the agricultural GDP. Global demand for foods of animal origin is growing and it is apparent that the livestock sector will need […]
Choosing Cattle (Feeders) for feedlots Author: Elton Moyo There are many factors to consider when choosing cattle for feedlots. The age, sex, mass type and cost of animal are important considerations in pen fattening. Young animals usually convert more efficiently than older animals. But there is probably greater variation within an age group, according to […]
Goat Production in Southern Africa and Zimbabwe (Focus on the Boer Goat). According to FAOSTAT (2017), during the last decade there was an increase in goat production globally and currently there are more than 1 billion goats, with Africa contributing 36.2%, Asia 58.2%, Americas 3.5%, Europe 1.7% and Oceania 0.4%. In Southern Africa, goats are […]
Green Livestock Production Techniques for Sustainable Livestock Production, Food Security and Poverty Alleviation in Smallholder Livestock Production Systems. Green livestock production technologies entails farming systems that promote and increase the adoption of climate-smart innovations in livestock-based production systems. Climate-smart livestock production practices such as fodder production and conservation, quality improvement of crop residues and proper […]
Technical Parameters Taken Into Consideration When Designing A Ruminant Production System For A Commercial Farm. Introduction Farmers may find it difficult to design a ruminant production system but it is very simple if he or she understand and follow the technical parameters that should be considered. The scheme needs adequate planning. When planning for ruminant […]
Why do farmers and ranchers castrate their cattle? First thought that comes to mind, because I do not want my heifers bred to an inferior bull. Castration also comes to mind when I think of the neighbour’s traveling bulls. But in reality, it’s a management decision. Why would you castrate your dog? When I mentioned […]
