Kuke Cattle Quarantined in Botswana
BOTSWANA - Residents of Kuke settlement in Ghanzi North have welcomed government's decision to quarantine their cattle to fight the spread of foot and mouth disease and protect the neighbouring districts.

Botswana Milk Running Dry
BOTSWANA - A major shortage of milk is expected to hit Botswana by 2010 unless the government can revive the industry by increased capability and persuading farmers to turn to dairy.

In-Breeding Spells Doom
BOTSWANA - Livestock breeders have been cautioned against practicing in-breeding to avoid associated dangers. Speaking in an interview, cattle breeder, Mr Basimanyana Masire, said in-breeding can be a catastrophe to the livestock industry in as much as...

Cattle ranchers have no ownership of wild animals
BOTSWANA - Cattle ranchers have no automatic access, rights and ownership of wild animals found in their farms. Assistant director (Management and Utilisation) in the Department of Wildlife and National Parks, Moemi Batshabang said cattle ranchers only...