Protecting, promoting and furthering the interests of those engaged in the Livestock and Meat Industry in Zimbabwe, ensuring the economic viability of the sector, and providing services and assistance to its Member Associations.
| Protecting, promoting and furthering the interests of those engaged in the Livestock and Meat Industry in Zimbabwe, ensuring the economic viability of the sector, and providing services and assistance to its Member Associations. |
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Zimbabwe Herd Book Website launched May 2022. It is PACKED with useful information and resources for livestock breeders. For detailed data about pedigree livestock in Zimbabwe (and elsewhere) follow the useful links below, to the BREEDPLAN databases provided by the Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI) based in Australia. As well as going direct to the ABRI website, database searches are also easily done via the Livestock Registering Federation (LRF) website, which in turn takes you to the relevant page on the ABRI website. From there, drill down into Zimbabwean breeds and breeders data. Both websites offer a wealth of useful information for breeders. |
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| Agricultural Business Research Institute | https://abriweb.une.edu.au/breedplan/ |
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Next ZHB Breeder Requirement Courses TBA BOOKING for these useful courses is Essential. Email trace@lit.co.zw for more information. Latest Theileriosis Information and GuidanceAt the Mashona Cattle Society AGM in December 2021 Professor John Lawrence gave a very informative presentation on Theileriosis. Livestock Today Magazine published this article, reporting back on his presentation. Click below to download the article. Thanks to Livestock Today for sharing this: Announcement by Dept of Veterinary Services
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| In Memoriam - David Hasluck
It is with a deep sense of sadness that we report the untimely passing of David Hasluck on Saturday 18 December 2021 in Belfast. David was a stalwart leader in the agricultural sector in Zimbabwe and his wisdom and foresight will be sorely missed. He was also a staunch supporter of the Livestock and Meat Advisory Council and served as Chairman of the Council. David actively and regularly participated in the business of the Zimbabwe Poultry Association. As Director of the Commercial Farmer’s Union, David championed the establishment of the Livestock Identification Trust in 1999, drafted the Constitution, and keenly followed the affairs of the Trust which has provided the platform in supporting the Zimbabwe Herd Book and the Livestock and Meat Advisory Council and its allied Associations. |
In Memoriam Dr Michael Bradfield We share the sad news that our colleague and friend Dr Michael Bradfield lost his battle with cancer in January 2022. Dr Bradfield worked as a genetics consultant for over 20 years and played an instrumental part in the implementation and ongoing management of the genetic evaluation system, BREEDPLAN, and on-farm software, HerdMASTER, throughout southern Africa. |
 To read the full message from ABRI, and their fitting tribute to an amazing man and ardent friend and supporter of the Zimbabwe stud industry, go to the ZHB page. |
| Representatives of Tuli Cattle Breeders from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Zambia and Namibia gathered in Johannesburg in late November 2021 to inaugurate the Tuli Cattle Federation of Southern Africa, with the assistance of Au-ibar, whose representatives also attended the event. Their website was also launched during the proceedings. Click at right to visit it. |  |
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To download the end of year message from the CEO of the Livestock Registering Federation (LRF) click here to visit our Zimbabwe Herd Book Page (ZHB) |
| The New ZHB Awards at Beef School 2021
At the Beef School held in October 2021, the Herd Book presented its Awards for the first time. Three categories were chosen: Housekeeping, Performance Recorded and Fertility. |
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| Zimbabwe Herd Book extends sincere congratulations to the following recipients: Housekeeping Awards:
National Foods Limited Click here for details of the Awards and criteria used to evaluate studs. |
Completeness of Performance Recording Awards:
Tuli - Oscar Johnson, Jambo Tuli Stud, 4.5 Star Rating Brahman – Dr Themba Dlodlo, Nguni Brahman Stud, 4.0 Star Rating Fertility Awards
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Available to buy from The Livestock Centre, Exhibition Park, Harare Showgrounds, the ZFPA Fish Farming Handbook.
US$15 for ZFPA Members, US$20 for the public.
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| A Very Succcessful National Breed Sale on 28 July 2021 The 53rd Annual National Breed Sale, hosted by Zimbabwe Herd Book, went very well indeed. No less than 3346 people followed the Sale online! Two Boer Goat bucks, 70 bulls and 85 heifers representing eight beef breeds were on offer.
While there were no buyers for the two excellent Boer Goat bucks that started the Sale, the prices for Brahman heifers that followed opened firmly and remained firm for subsequent lots of bulls and heifers. When Lot 130, a Brahman bull belonging to Mr Odendaal, entered the ring from the closing group of Brahman bulls, bidding was fervent and a price of ZWL 3.6 million secured the bull for an online buyer. Four bulls later, Lot 134, 18/36RV from the Ruvale Brahman stud, fetched the same price of ZWL 3.6 million. This set the tone for the rest of the Sale; prices remained firm and demand for remaining Brahman bulls and heifers on offer was high. The average price of bulls was ZWL 750,368; 52% higher than last year’s average. The average heifer price was ZWL 261,446. Average Brahman bull and heifer prices were ZWL 940,929 and ZWL 303,269 respectively. Demand for Beefmaster bulls was firm, averaging ZWL 724,167 with a high of ZWL 1.0 million from the Pilosoff’s Ruvale Beefmaster Stud. |
Read the full report on last year's NBS by clicking HERE
The two top priced bulls are pictured below. Lot 130 - 18/20OD - OD Brahmans - Dirk Odendaal
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| The top priced Beefmaster bull seen below went for ZWL 1 million. Lot 82 - 18/50VR - Ruvale Beefmasters - Paul and Grant Pilossof |
Below: Lot 134 - 18/36RV - Ruvale Brahmans - Paul and Grant Pilossof |
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| Ministry Name Change The formerly Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlement in 2021 changed its name to: The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement |
Africa is at risk from H5 highly pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
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| Link to May Issue of Agribusiness Magazine | Link to Issue 15 of ZiMunda Farming | Link to Feb 2021 Issue of Maricho Magazine Link to Jan 2021 Issue of Maricho Magazine |
Link to Issue 3 of Zimbabwe Farming Today Link to Issue 2 of Zimbabwe Farming Today Link to Issue 1 of Zimbabwe Farming Today |
| Agribusiness Media
Digital Agribusiness Directory
launched in late 2020 Agribusiness Media is a multimedia farmers forum, which in late 2020 launched a digital Agribusiness Directory to help bridge the information gap by connecting farmers with key stakeholders in the Agricultural Industry, thus promoting productivity. LMAC and members are also listed in the directory, which can be accessed here: Agribusiness Digital Directory 2020 For a free listing in their directory send contact details to: agribusinesstalk@gmail.com |
To read about the launch of the Agribusiness Digital Directory click here:
Agribusiness Digital Directory Launch Press story
Agribusiness Media’s products include Agribusiness Magazine Agribusiness Media is also on Facebook, Twitter, radio, TV |
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Left - enjoy our breed-by-breed rolling slide show with music, of top quality animals on auction at the 2020 National Breed Sale. Click HERE for the Illustrated Report on the 2020 Sale. The 52nd Annual Breed Sale took place on 20 August 2020.
For a gallery of a small selection of photos taken at the Sale, click HERE. |
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