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Zimbabwe: El Nino and Drought Take a Toll On Cattle
Thomson Reuters Foundation, 12 January 2016
Justin Dlomo watches his small herd of emaciated cattle scrounge for bits of dry grass with a growing sense of dread. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Scarce Pastures, Acute Water Woes Claim 1 000 Cattle
The Herald, 12 January 2016
Over 1 000 cattle have died in Mberengwa and Zvishavane districts due to inadequate pastures and acute water shortages. People now travel long distances to fetch water for their… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Feed Relief for Livestock Farmers
The Herald, 15 January 2016
Government has partnered with the Food and Agriculture Organisation to provide 450 tonnes of subsidised cattle feed to farmers hit by drought in Chiredzi. Read more »
Drought Threatens Livestock in Zimbabwe
Many of the country's rural farmers are selling their cattle at low prices to cut losses.
Zimbabwe: Diseases like anthrax and shortage of grazing pastures water a big threat to livestocks.
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Zimbabwe: Masvingo Cattle Prices Collapse to U.S.$50 As Many Killed By Drought
New Zimbabwe, 11 January 2016
The prices of cattle have dramatically fallen in Masvingo Province as the shortage of water and pastures has led to massive deaths of livestock forcing villagers to dispose cheaply… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Livestock Prices Fall
The Herald, 9 January 2016
Farmers are complaining that private abattoirs are offering farmers in drought-stricken areas non-viable prices for their livestock. Most farmers have heeded Government's call to… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Farmers Cry Foul Over Low Livestock Prices
The Herald, 7 January 2016
Farmers are complaining that private abattoirs are offering farmers in drought-stricken areas non-viable prices for their livestock. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: U.S.$30 000 for Anthrax Vaccines
The Herald, 1 January 2016
Government has provided $30 000 for the vaccination of livestock against anthrax in Filabusi, Matabeleland. The money was used to buy 150 000 doses, which are being used to… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Drought Claims More Cattle
The Herald, 25 December 2015
About five head of cattle are dying weekly in Bikita in Masvingo province due to drought. Farmers told our Bulawayo Bureau that the worst affected areas are under Chiefs… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Anthrax Education Campaign Launched
The Herald, 23 December 2015
Government has launched an intensive campaign to educate the public in Matabeleland on the outbreak of anthrax following massive losses of cattle and hospitalisation of more than… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: 36 Infected By Anthrax in Matabeleland South
The Herald, 21 December 2015
An anthrax outbreak has been reported in Umzingwane District in Matabeleland South Province with 36 people getting infected and at least 45 head of cattle dying, amid fears that… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Climate Change Hits Livestock Farmers Harder
Financial Gazette, 3 December 2015
Livestock farmers have been warned that they are likely to be affected by the effects of climate change more than their counterparts in crop production. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Govt to Step Up Efforts to Curb Foot-and-Mouth
The Herald, 2 December 2015
GOVERNMENT will step up efforts to contain the spread of foot-and-mouth disease in the country's six provinces amid fears that the disease is threatening efforts to resume beef… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Hunger Stalks Mat South
Zimbabwe Standard, 29 November 2015
Drought-induced hunger is stalking Matabeleland South, with reports that villagers in areas such as Matobo are going without proper meals following poor harvests. Read more »
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Botswana: Ngamiland Loses Cattle to Drought
Botswana Daily News, 25 November 2015
Cattle in Ngamiland are dying in large numbers due to drought. According to veterinary officer in Maun, Dr Kennedy Ndlovu, the situation was aggravated by overstocking of cattle. Read more »
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Africa: El Niño - What It Is and Why Does It Matter?
WFP, 6 November 2015
A quick guide to help you understand what El Niño is, why it can't be neglected and what the World Food Programme (WFP) is doing to respond. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Matabeleland Livestock Threatened
Financial Gazette, 5 November 2015
The condition of livestock in Matabeleland, especially cattle, has deteriorated owing to depleted pastures and water sources, with the situation likely to worsen should the rains… Read more »
