June 2025

Goat production in Theileriosis prone areas of Zimbabwe: A case of Zviyambe, Hwedza District, Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe

The research conducted in Zviyambe, Hwedza district, Zimbabwe, provides valuable insights into the potential of goat production in areas prone to Theileriosis. It was revealed that during the Theileriosis epidemic from 2020 to 2022, goat productivity increased by 13.7%. This indicates that Theileriosis does not significantly affect goat output. The study also highlights a shift in farmer preferences due to the epidemic,...

Author(s): T. Mlambo, A. Tigere, A. Chiwawa, W. Mushamainza and B. Tigere