Livestock rearing can be an enjoyable and fulfilling hobby, providing a unique opportunity to connect with nature and animals. Recreational livestock rearing involves raising animals for personal pleasure and enjoyment, rather than solely for commercial purposes.

A group of farmers in Berekum have taken to this course to keep animals for recreational purposes and as well to enjoy the caring of these animals as their hobby

Livestock Rearing also provides benefits such as

1. Reduce stress and improve mental well-being.

2. Livestock Rearing provides opportunities for physical exercise

3. Livestock rearing allows individuals to develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world.

4. Raising livestock can teach valuable skills, such as animal husbandry, nutrition, and veterinary care.

A few officers from the Berekum East Municipal visited the livestock owners to have interaction with them. The aim was to discover how the office could collaborate with them to ensure their activities translates into an advance economic benefit in the Municipality.

Conclusion

Livestock rearing for recreation can be a rewarding and enjoyable hobby, offering numerous benefits for physical and mental well-being. By choosing the right animals, developing a care plan, and following best practices, individuals can experience the joys of livestock rearing while prioritizing animal welfare and responsible land use.

The office of the Berekum East Municipal Assembly is currently taking steps to ensure collaboration between the office and the owners to undertake a project to ensure the environment graduates into a place of tourism and educational center for a higher economic benefit.