FACTORS THAT HAVE INFLUENCED CATTLE KEEPING IN BOTSWANA
Climate: Most of Botswana receives very little rainfall of between 200mm and 600mm which is not suitable for arable farming. However, this little rainfall allows the growing of pastures and grazing can be done extensively especially as the country is sparsely populated with modern methods. Cattle keeping has successfully fit in this climate. Relief: Most of Botswana is mountainously flat which is an advantage to cattle keeping industries. As a result, there is easy movement of cattle in search for water and pastures. Also the cattle keepers easily transport their cattle to the industries. Availability of pasture and water: Botswana has grassland region ideal for cattle keeping. The cattle grazing is done on natural pastures on extensive scale. An added advantage is the presence of some water courses particularly seasonal rivers in the eastern part which are source of water. There is extensive land available for the keeping of animals. This is because Botswana is sparsely populate...