Note: A verified proposal will deduct 8% interest and 15% tax.
A 3-year cattle fattening project near Adama, Oromia, Ethiopia to improve household incomes, create local employment, and supply regional beef markets. Scale: start with 200 head (100 local yearlings, 100 buying-and-fattening), expand to 600 by year 3. Target gross margin: 25–35% after reaching steady state. Total capital required (est.): USD 180,000–240,000 (land lease, feedlot construction, livestock purchase, feedstock, equipment, working capital). Break-even expected within 18–24 months.
Breed: Boran or Harar bulls (castrated, 12–18 months old)
Cycle length: 120 days
Target final weight: 280–300 kg (live) → carcass weight ~150–165 kg cattle fattening project proposal in ethiopia pdf verified
Feeding ration (per animal/day):
Expected ADG: 0.9–1.1 kg/day
5.1. Selection of Animals: Farmers will be supported to select healthy, castrated local bulls or cull cows aged 4-6 years with good body conformation. A standard weight gain target of 0.8kg to 1.2kg per day will be set.
5.2. Feeding Strategy (The Fattening Package): The project will promote a mixed ration system using locally available ingredients: Note: A verified proposal will deduct 8% interest
5.3. Health Management: A schedule for deworming (internal parasites) and spraying (external parasites/ticks) will be strictly followed at the beginning of the cycle. Vaccination against diseases like Blackleg and Anthrax will be conducted in collaboration with local veterinary offices.
5.4. Housing: Construction of simple, well-ventilated shelters with feeding troughs to minimize energy loss. Expected ADG: 0