Cattle Investments FAQs
FAQ
1. How much will I purchase the cattle ?
The price depends on the age, sex and breed of the cattle. Since the programme focuses on rearing male cattle we strongly advise sokoto Gudali because of high meat to feed conversion ratio. Depending on age the price range should be 150,000 naira to 180,000 naira
2. How much is the maintenance fee ?
The maintenance fee is 18,000 naira per month per cow and this covers feeding, vaccination, veterinary services, security and all other maintenance fee
3. Is it mandatory to insure the animals ?
Yes it’s mandatory to insure the animals
4. How much is the insurance fee ?
The insurance fee is 20,000 naira and it’s one off.
5. What is the expected market value after 1 year ?
The production system is intensive and the farm has set up ranch with a bunker silo for the production of silage. With these systems of production the projected minimum value is 700,000naira to 800,000 naira
6. Can I pay the monthly fee for the whole year at once ?
Yes
7. What's the minimum and maximum animal that can be invested ?
The minimum is 5 and the maximum is 10
8. Can I purchase the animal by myself ?
Yes you can purchase the animal yourself but it must be certified by the farms resident Veterinarian that it is fit for production.
9. What's the minimum and maximum animal that can be invested ?
A contract of agreement will be sent and the next phase will be payment for the purchase of animals (if you are paying for the company to buy the animals)