Zimbabwe goes digital in livestock management

The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development has officially launched the National Livestock Stock Card Initiative in Chidziva Village, Bindura, aiming to transform the li...

Mvurwi farmers refuse to pay dipping levy

Majority of livestock farmers in Mvurwi are reluctant to pay the RTGS$2 per beast dipping fee. The levy is paid every year despite the area being affected by the deadly disease foot and mouth recently...

Butcheries sell infected meat

A RARE tick-borne disease (atheileriosis) is killing cattle at an alarming rate in Mutare district with some unscrupulous elements reportedly selling the carcases to butchery operators at give away pr...

Foot-and-mouth disease hits Beitbridge

THE Veterinary Department last week announced a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Beitbridge at a hastily convened meeting in the district which came after officials, with police assistance, put down...

January disease kills 2 000 cattle

At least2 000 cattle have died of January disease, also known as Theileriosis - a tick-borne disease common between December and March - with Government is urging farmers to intensify dipping of their...

Vet officer fired for fraud

The labour court has upheld the dismissal of a veterinary extension assistant for fraud.Labour Court judge Justice Muzofa upheld the Public Service Commission decision to dismiss the officer M...

Zim farmers urged to pay dipping levy

The Zimbabwe Department of Veterinary Services says farmers should pay dipping levies to enable the department procure chemicals and maintenance of dipping tanks.This will help prevent the sp...