**5. Conclusion**

Livestock gender ownership has a great influence on goats and cattle productivity in Umsinga Municipality. Gender differences based on the cultural views, purposes and norms are affecting the commercialization of goats and cattle. The input of ownership by gender also made a difference in livestock productivity. Financial constraints and labor required for livestock management routines is also a barrier to production. By way of commendation, from all observations and surveys, a change of perspective will bring a positive change to livestock production in Umsinga community. Empowerment program towards the maximum profit of livestock production, especially as a source of income will change the socioeconomic and developments in the Municipality. This will encourage farmers to improve management practices, adequate health program and good breeding selection. Second, proper establishment and management of cultivated pastures specific for livestock

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**Author details**

Adetoyese Ade. Adeyemo1

Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

provided the original work is properly cited.

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There was no conflict of interest among all authors.

\* and Ekuyikeno Silas2

1 Discipline of Animal and Poultry Science, School of Agriculture, Engineering and Earth Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

2 Discipline of Biological Sciences, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-

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and water availability will greatly influence the production performance of livestock. Third, livestock farmers should be educated in forage conservation methods such as silage, hay and other management practices. Since most farmers are practicing mixed farming, it is easier to prepare and store hay from crop residue. Fourth, training to observe symptoms of common diseases and how to prevent should be

This study shows that continuity in cultural believes and management practices poses no future for agriculture growth and commercialization of livestock in South Africa. As culturally belief, the impact of gender ownership on livestock is another factor limiting female ownership in livestock farming. Though cultural practices cannot totally eradicate or change but farmers mind set can be influence to towards agricultural growth and sustainability. Also, initiating livestock farming as a source

We want to acknowledge the Livestock association of Umsinga and every household that participated with their livestock farming. Also, we will like to appreciate the assistance of the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, KwaZulu-Natal province and Institute of Natural Resources in logistics and planning.

of income will improve socioeconomic livelihood of rural farmers.

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created among farmers.

**Acknowledgements**

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**5.1 Implications of this study**

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and water availability will greatly influence the production performance of livestock. Third, livestock farmers should be educated in forage conservation methods such as silage, hay and other management practices. Since most farmers are practicing mixed farming, it is easier to prepare and store hay from crop residue. Fourth, training to observe symptoms of common diseases and how to prevent should be created among farmers.
