The District has about 10,712 cattle’s 36,042 goats, 929 sheeps,14,3252 chickens, 1,703 pigs,2,283 dogs and 552 cats. Other livestock keeping in the District include cats, rabbits, and guinea fowls. Livestock kept are local breeds ((Ankole type) with exception of four dairy cattle and layers (exotic breed). Livestock production in Kibondo District influences employment to about 8,580 livestock keepers and their respective employees/servants. Livestock products generate income to livestock keepers which is used to purchase of agricultural inputs, construction materials and school fees.
Table 5: Livestock statistics in the district for 2015
Animal
Indigenous
Improved/Exotic
Total
Cattle
35,165
76
35,241
Goats
64,570
0
64,570
Sheep
2,278
0
2,278
Pigs
3,650
0
3,650
Dogs
3,020
0
3,020
Source: Agriculture and Livestock Department Kibondo-2016
