Livestock keeping is the second most important economic activity in the District. It has a favorable environment for raising exotic and traditional livestock. There are three (3) livestock production systems in Karagwe i.e
(i)Indigenous cattle kept on communal land set aside by village government.
(ii)Semi-nomadic system whereby large herds of cattle move around depending on availability of pastures and water.
(iii)Small holder dairy cattle farmers who practice zero grazing mainly (Friesian, Boran or Ankole cattle).
