About Us
How We Got Started
Goats.Africa was created in 2019 as a means to help farmers wanting to improve their flocks, farmers wishing to begin their goat business and to support the many amazing breeders Zimbabwe already has.
Our vision was to create a centre where anyone could come to buy goats, get supplies, get support and always feel welcome to drop in!
We at Goats Africa feel strongly that training courses and information days are valuable and combined with good quality livestock at affordable prices, everyone can have a successful goat flock, farm or business.
Goats.Africa are pleased to be working in conjunction with Goat Breeders Association Of Zimbabwe.
We operate and promote a holistic view to keeping goats in sync with regenerative agriculture practises and in the belief that goats are perfectly designed for the connection between animal, plant and soil.
Our Team
Our Mission
Goats Africa’s aim is to support farmers by contributing to improvements in their livestock assets, by way of enhanced genetics, supplying nutrition and handling equipment, and through training and support programs.
Our Vision
To be a contributing factor in building a sustainable future for communities using holistic management principles
Our Training & Support Programs
Four-part Zimbabwe Goat Handbook:
- Basics of Goat Keeping
- Health
- Breeding
- Production
Available as downloads:
- Breeding Record Keeping Sheets
- Health Record Sheet
- Business Plan Template
- Kidding record
- List of Zimbabwe Government Veterinary Department by region
nb: Manuals available for a nominal cost
Our Breeds:
Boer Goat
This breed of goat was developed in South Africa in the early 1900s. They are a popular breed for meat production.
The Boer goat has a fast growth rate and excellent carcass qualities; making it one of the most popular breeds of goat meat in the world.
Kalahari Red
Originating in South Africa, this beautiful and unique-looking goat breed are most famed for their red colour.
They are a hardy breed suitable to all climates and resistant to most disease and parasites. The champion goat meat breed of the African continent
Indigenous Goat
These have been naturally selected for adaptability to harsh environments.
They are generally used for meat production, but are also important for cultural purposes. A local breed has the best chance of resistance and adaptability to the diseases and the diet of the area.