Almost every Motswana owns cattle. It is the basis of the culture and root of all developments in the country Botswana. Most Batswana are part time farmers who go to the cattle post almost every weekend or on monthly basis, but there are those who want to start this production and do not know how to start or where. The following will answer most common questions asked by start-up farmers. 1. Anatomy Cows give birth after 9 months of fertilization from the bull. A cow goes on heat almost every month, it begins its oestrus cycle at the age of 14 to 15 months, and they are able to conceive or give birth. There are also signs that the cow is on oestrus being: a) Thick clear mucus : this mucus will come from the cervix of the cow to lubricate the penis of the bull and help transport sperms. b) Instinct of riding others : this may occur when the cow is approaching oestrus; they ride on other cows frequently and do not drift away from doing that a few times. c) Swollen vulva : which
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