Cattle are large, domesticated, cloven-hooved, herbivores. They are a prominent modern member of the subfamily Bovinae and the most widespread species of the genus Bos. Adult females are referred to as cows and adult males are referred to as bulls.
Prices for Botswana live cattle have changed over time. Before 2019, a kg of live cattle was going for US$3.29 in 2017 and US$4.20 in 2018. In 2019 the export price changed to $1.64 per kilo, by -60.926%.
The best-performing markets in 2019 for Botswana live cattle for a kilo were fetched from exports to DRC Congo, South Africa, Germany, Zambia, and Namibia. The exports of live cattle from Botswana are classified as:
- Pure-bred cattle for breeding (HS code 010221)
- Live cattle (excluding pure-bred for breeding) (HS code 010229)
The total values in export for live cattle in Botswana were US$ 736, US$ 1,680, and US$ 107,840 in US dollar thousand for the years 2017, 2018, and 2019 in that order.
The prices of live cattle in Botswana per tonne for the years 2017, 2018, and 2019 were US$ 3,285.71, US$ 4,200.00, and US$ 1,641.10 respectively.
The total values in export for live cattle in Botswana were US$ 736, US$ 1,680, and US$ 107,840 in US dollar thousand for the years 2017, 2018, and 2019 in that order.
In 2022, the approximate price range for Botswana Live Cattle is between US$ 1.64 and US$ 4.2 per kilogram or between US$ 0.74 and US$ 1.91 per pound(lb).
The price in Pula is BWP 17.65 per kg. The average price for a tonne is US$ 1641.1 in Francistown and Gaborone.
Botswana’s import price for live cattle in 2019 was US$12.6 per kilo.
What is the selling price of a cow?
The cost of a cow will usually be somewhere between $2,000 and $5,000. But there are lots of factors that impact price. Calves or yearlings are less expensive. Usually – they cost less than half of what you’d pay for a more mature cow.
What is the price of a cow in Botswana?
A cow in Botswana normally costs between R3, 000 and R10, 000 depending on the breed, age, and condition of the animal. A calf needs to grow for six months before an investment of 11,529 Rand is beneficial.
How many cows does Botswana have?
1,596,605
Agriculture
| Livestock type | Traditional population | Total livestock population |
|---|---|---|
| Cattle | 1,596,605 | 1,596,605 |
| Goats | 1,605,642 | 1,605,642 |
| Sheep | 227,247 | 227,247 |
| Donkeys/Mules | 227,200 | 227,200 |
How much is a cow worth in 2022?
Here’s what else CattleFax predicts for cattle price outlook in 2022. Fed steers $140 per cwt average for the year, with tops up to $155. That’s $300 per head more than last year. Feeder calves: (550 pounds): $205 per cwt average for 2022, up $35 from last year.