Goat, sheep and cattle farming for beginners

Quick answer

A free course on keeping goats, sheep and cattle as a business. It opens with ILRI films on goat and sheep value chains in Africa and India, adds Access Agriculture on fattening and feed, Shamba Shape Up on housing and care, and Langston University's Terry Gipson on parasites. Press Play all on repeat, or A–B loop one lesson.

Play all on repeat

Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Improving livelihoods through goat rearing and commercialisation in MozambiqueImproving livelihoods through goat rearing and commercialisation in MozambiqueInternational Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)Play from here Loop
  2. 2Improving livelihoods through goat rearing and commercialisation in IndiaImproving livelihoods through goat rearing and commercialisation in IndiaInternational Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)Play from here Loop
  3. 3Livestock fattening innovation in Ethiopia - the Metema storyLivestock fattening innovation in Ethiopia - the Metema storyInternational Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)Play from here Loop
  4. 4Fattening sheep and goats (Summary)Fattening sheep and goats (Summary)Access AgriculturePlay from here Loop
  5. 5Shamba Shape Up Series 14 – Episode 19:Goat farming, Financial Literacy, Tree& Conservation(English)Shamba Shape Up Series 14 – Episode 19:Goat farming, Financial Literacy, Tree& Conservation(English)AKZ TV - AfricaknowledgezonePlay from here Loop
  6. 6Shamba Shape Up Series 14 – Episode 20: Kenbro chicken, Shoats Farming and Value addition (English)Shamba Shape Up Series 14 – Episode 20: Kenbro chicken, Shoats Farming and Value addition (English)AKZ TV - AfricaknowledgezonePlay from here Loop
  7. 7Shamba Shape Up Series 14 – Episode 22: Sheep & Goats, Solar Pump, Chillies and Milk (English)Shamba Shape Up Series 14 – Episode 22: Sheep & Goats, Solar Pump, Chillies and Milk (English)AKZ TV - AfricaknowledgezonePlay from here Loop
  8. 8Shamba Shape Up Uganda Series 3 - Ep 2: Beans, Goat Shed, Pasture and Kitchen Garden (English)Shamba Shape Up Uganda Series 3 - Ep 2: Beans, Goat Shed, Pasture and Kitchen Garden (English)AKZ TV - AfricaknowledgezonePlay from here Loop
  9. 9Shamba Shape Up Series 16 – Episode 7: Shoats Care, Financial Literacy and Organic Pesticides (Eng)Shamba Shape Up Series 16 – Episode 7: Shoats Care, Financial Literacy and Organic Pesticides (Eng)AKZ TV - AfricaknowledgezonePlay from here Loop
  10. 10Shamba Shape Up Series 16 – Episode 6: Dairy Nutrition, Goats Care, Persea Mites & Water Pump (Eng)Shamba Shape Up Series 16 – Episode 6: Dairy Nutrition, Goats Care, Persea Mites & Water Pump (Eng)AKZ TV - AfricaknowledgezonePlay from here Loop
  11. 11Shamba Shape Up Season 15 – Episode 16: Shoats, Beef Cattle, Sprayer & Shamba ni Biz Drama (English)Shamba Shape Up Season 15 – Episode 16: Shoats, Beef Cattle, Sprayer & Shamba ni Biz Drama (English)AKZ TV - AfricaknowledgezonePlay from here Loop
  12. 12Improved livestock feeding yields positive results for Ethiopia's farmersImproved livestock feeding yields positive results for Ethiopia's farmersInternational Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)Play from here Loop
  13. 13Hydroponic fodder (Summary)Hydroponic fodder (Summary)Access AgriculturePlay from here Loop
  14. 14Spineless cactus for fodder (summary)Spineless cactus for fodder (summary)Access AgriculturePlay from here Loop
  15. 15Sweet potato silage for better dairy feeding and feed managementSweet potato silage for better dairy feeding and feed managementInternational Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)Play from here Loop
  16. 16Making balanced feed for dairy cows (Summary)Making balanced feed for dairy cows (Summary)Access AgriculturePlay from here Loop
  17. 17Instruction for FAMACHA TrainingInstruction for FAMACHA TrainingTerry GipsonPlay from here Loop
  18. 18Primer on ParasitesPrimer on ParasitesTerry GipsonPlay from here Loop
  19. 19Dewormers and Dewormer ResistanceDewormers and Dewormer ResistanceTerry GipsonPlay from here Loop
  20. 20Fecal sampling a goatFecal sampling a goatTerry GipsonPlay from here Loop
  21. 21Managing cattle ticks (Summary)Managing cattle ticks (Summary)Access AgriculturePlay from here Loop
  22. 22Prevention, management and control of peste des petits ruminants in UgandaPrevention, management and control of peste des petits ruminants in UgandaInternational Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)Play from here Loop
  23. 23Shamba Shape Up Series 16 – Episode 15: Livestock Health, Financial Literacy, Pruning and Smut (Eng)Shamba Shape Up Series 16 – Episode 15: Livestock Health, Financial Literacy, Pruning and Smut (Eng)AKZ TV - AfricaknowledgezonePlay from here Loop
  24. 24Shamba Shape Up Series 16 – Episode 20: Solar Powered, Cattle Vaccination, Weather & SNB Drama (Eng)Shamba Shape Up Series 16 – Episode 20: Solar Powered, Cattle Vaccination, Weather & SNB Drama (Eng)AKZ TV - AfricaknowledgezonePlay from here Loop
  25. 25Calcium deficiency in dairy cows (summary)Calcium deficiency in dairy cows (summary)Access AgriculturePlay from here Loop
  26. 26Sheep ShearingSheep ShearingPenn State ExtensionPlay from here Loop
  27. 27Shamba Shape Up Sn 13 - Ep 9: Beef Calf, Silage, Banana and Financial Literacy (English)Shamba Shape Up Sn 13 - Ep 9: Beef Calf, Silage, Banana and Financial Literacy (English)AKZ TV - AfricaknowledgezonePlay from here Loop
  28. 28Shamba Shape Up Sn 13 - Ep 10: Beef Cattle, Dryland Crops, Tomatoes and Climate Literacy (English)Shamba Shape Up Sn 13 - Ep 10: Beef Cattle, Dryland Crops, Tomatoes and Climate Literacy (English)AKZ TV - AfricaknowledgezonePlay from here Loop
  29. 29Shamba Shape Up Sn 13 - Ep 7: Cattle, Pest & Diseases, Fodder, Goats and Climate Literacy (English)Shamba Shape Up Sn 13 - Ep 7: Cattle, Pest & Diseases, Fodder, Goats and Climate Literacy (English)AKZ TV - AfricaknowledgezonePlay from here Loop
  30. 30Rearing sheep in Doyogena: Small ruminant value chain development in EthiopiaRearing sheep in Doyogena: Small ruminant value chain development in EthiopiaInternational Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)Play from here Loop
  31. 31Rearing sheep in Menz: Small ruminant value chain development in EthiopiaRearing sheep in Menz: Small ruminant value chain development in EthiopiaInternational Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)Play from here Loop
  32. 32Burkina Faso:  The benefits of red goat's milkBurkina Faso: The benefits of red goat's milkAgribusiness TVPlay from here Loop
  33. 33Livestock under threat: Managing the future of native West African ruminant livestockLivestock under threat: Managing the future of native West African ruminant livestockInternational Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)Play from here Loop

How does a goat, sheep or cattle business make money?

Most small farms earn by selling animals for meat, often after a fattening period timed for festivals and high-demand seasons, or by selling milk. Some sell breeding stock. Good feed, parasite control and healthy animals keep costs down, and many farmers join groups to reach better buyers.

How do I use RepeatWatch to learn livestock farming?

Play all on repeat as a course. Slow a lesson to 0.75× while noting a feed mix or a deworming routine, and A–B loop the FAMACHA eyelid scoring demonstration until you can score it yourself. Save the goat and cattle segments of long Shamba Shape Up episodes on keys 1–9.

Frequently asked questions

Are goats or sheep easier for beginners than cattle?

Many beginners start with goats or sheep because they cost less, need less land and reproduce faster. Cattle need more feed and capital but can earn more per animal. Either way, start small, learn parasite control early and line up buyers before you grow the herd.

Do I need a vet even if I watch these videos?

Yes. The videos teach good habits like checking animals, vaccinating and managing parasites, but medicines, doses and vaccination rules differ by country. Work with a local vet or animal health officer, and check local rules on movement and sale of animals.

Is this legal, tax or financial advice?

No. These videos are educational and come from the channels that published them. They are not legal, tax, veterinary or financial advice for your farm. Use them to learn, then talk to a local extension officer, vet or accountant before buying animals.