Brahman cattle — Bos indicus — are defined in our Constitution as all pedigree animals of the breed Brahman. The Society exists to encourage, promote and improve the breeding of these remarkable animals in Zimbabwe, and to maintain, unimpaired, the purity of the breed with due observance to its adaptability.
The Society carries out its functions under the Registration of Pedigree Livestock Act and by virtue of its affiliation to the Zimbabwe Herd Book (ZHB). It is also affiliated to the Brahman Breeders' Society of South Africa.
The office of the Society is situated at the Livestock Centre, Exhibition Centre, Samora Machel West, Belvedere, Harare.
As set out in the Constitution of the Brahman Breeders Society of Zimbabwe.
To encourage, promote and improve the breeding of pedigree Brahman cattle in Zimbabwe and maintain the purity of the breed.
To appoint inspectors for the examination of cattle for registration in the Zimbabwe Herd Book or any Brahman Herd Book, and to determine their duties.
To investigate and report upon cases of doubtful pedigree and to mediate and settle disputes relating to Brahman cattle and their breeding.
To draw up a score card for the breed, defining the standard of excellence for Brahman cattle in Zimbabwe.
To draw up classes for registered Brahman cattle at shows and to nominate judges considered qualified and competent to judge the breed.
To promote sales of Brahman cattle and to lay down the necessary minimum import and export standards.
To act in all things in the interest of members of the Society in connection with their Brahman cattle activities.
To carry out such functions and duties as are imposed upon the Society by virtue of its affiliation to the Zimbabwe Herd Book.
Members present at the Annual General Meeting elect, by secret ballot, a Council of not more than ten members. The Council in turn elects the office bearers of the Society:
No person serves as President for more than three consecutive years. Three Council members retire at the end of each financial year and are eligible for re-election.
The Council meets at least twice in each financial year, with a quorum of three members. An Annual General Meeting is held once a year, at which the Council submits its annual report together with an examined balance sheet of the Society's financial position as at 31 December.
Ten members personally present form a quorum at any general meeting. Special General Meetings may be called by the Council, the President, or by written requisition of at least ten members.
Proper books of account are kept by the Secretary and examined not less than once every year by a qualified person appointed by the Society.
Membership is unlimited and open to ordinary members, breeders, special members, honorary members and juniors.
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