Breeding full blood cattle from Karoo, priority for Kenya farmers

Published 2024년 7월 24일

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Henry Carlos, representing Karoo Livestock Export and working as a livestock enterprise consultant in Kenya, attended the International Junior Boerbok course in Oudtshoorn. The course, organized by the South African Boergoat Breeders Association, covered breeding techniques for various goat and sheep breeds. Carlos stressed the importance of high-quality genetics for export and the rising demand for meat in Kenya. He also mentioned the potential of new technologies like AI and embryo harvesting. The South African High Commission in Kenya is backing these efforts, with a significant event planned for October 2024 to enhance collaboration between South African breeders and Kenyan farmers.

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Henry Carlos from Kenya. Photo: Louise Mouton. Henry Carlos, the appointed Eastern Africa Representative for Karoo Livestock Export, attended the recent International Junior Boerbok course on the farm Chandelier, outside Oudtshoorn. The appointed Eastern Africa Representative for Karoo Livestock Export, Henry Carlos attended the recent International Junior Boerbok course on the farm Chandelier, outside Oudtshoorn. Carlos is an independent livestock enterprise development consultant based in Kenya and spoke to Oudtshoorn Courant after completing the intense, two-day course. The course was offered under the auspices of the South African Boergoat Breeders Association (SABTV) with two judges from SABTV as course leaders, Gerrie Ferreira and Nicky Nell, present. “I enjoyed every aspect of the course, learned a lot, and networked with other breeders from Africa, and South Africa. My objective is to breed full blood, Boer-, Kalahari red-, and savannah goats, as well as Meatmaster- and ...

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