Zimbabwe sees uptick in livestock population

Published 2023년 3월 23일

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Zimbabwe has experienced a growth in its livestock population over the past year, with the number of cattle increasing to 5.5 million from 5.3 million, and goats growing to 4.3 million from 3.4 million. This growth is largely due to government interventions such as disease management and breeding heifer procurement. The country has also successfully reduced the prevalence of tick-borne diseases by 49% in 2020 and 37% in 2021. The government is implementing a livestock growth plan, which includes measures to protect breeding heifers and cows, and an artificial insemination program. However, there is a need for more dipping chemicals for small-scale farmers.
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Source: Zim sees uptick in livestock population | The Herald Tapiwanashe Mangwiro Senior Business Reporter Zimbabwe has recorded marked growth in its national herd over the past 12 months largely due to the positive impact of Government interventions, including prudent disease management and effective breeding heifer procurement. Secretary for Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Dr John Basera, in the ministry’s achievement booklet, said the number of cattle in the country had grown to 5,5 million mark from about 5,3 million. The total number of goats, according to statistics in Dr Basera’s recently released booklet, now stands at 4,3 million from about 3,4 million. “Livestock production is on the increase after interventions employed by the President to reduce disease prevalence. A total of one million households benefited under the Presidential Tick Grease Scheme. “We now have 5 509 983 cattle, 4 259 176 goats, 710 226 sheep and 314 335 pigs,” said Dr ...

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