goat breeds
Goat breeds part 1: African meat breeds
Goats are one of the oldest domesticated animal species in the world and have been used for centuries for their meat, milk, and fibre. In recent years, the popularity of goat meat has grown exponentially, and with it, the number of different meat goat breeds. While there are many[...]
Goat production guide part 2: Goat breeds, management of does and bucks and breeding of goats
There are more than 3,5 million goats in Zimbabwe, of which 98% are indigenous breeds and owned by the smallholder farmers. The importance of goats increases as the rainfall decreases. Goats are hardy and easier animals to look after, because they can survive in harsh environments. Goats are reared[...]