BONSMARA CATTLE
BONSMARA
Discounted Price Range
Young Calves R2500 To R3000
Open Heifers R5000 To R7000
Pregnant Heifers R8000 To R8500
Mature Bull R7000 To R8000
Old Bull R9000 To R12000
The Bonsmara’s colour is red and brown and although they are horned cattle the breeders association requires that they be dehorned. The breed was obtained as a result of mating between local Afrikaner cows and European Shorthorn and Hereford bulls, the final composition being approximately 5/8 Afrikaner, 3/16 Shorthorn and 3/16 Hereford.
CHARACTERISTICS
- Adapts well to African climates
- Produce high quality meat
- A calm temperament
- Early maturity
- Low birth weight for easy calving
- Well-developed udders with adequate milk to wean a strong calf
BRAHMAN CATTLE
BRAHMAN
Discounted Price Range
Young Calves R2500 To R3000
Open Heifers R5000 To R7000
Pregnant Heifers R8000 To R8500
Mature Bull R7000 To R8000
Old Bull R9000 To R12000
The distinctive appearance of the Brahman during the subsequent decade sets them apart from any other traditional beef breed in South Africa. The hump on top of its shoulders, large pendulous ears, abundant folds of skin and distinctive colour have contributed towards the phenomenal growth being recorded.
CHARACTERISTICS
- Genetic versatility (Grey Brahman, Red Brahman, Gyr, Nelore, Indu Brazil and Guzerat)
- More hybrid vigour with reference to:
- Percentage conceived: 70.1 – 100.00%
- Calving difficulty: 0.0 – 10.0%
- Weaning mass and wean/cow mass ration: 50.6%
- FCR (Feed Conversion rate): +6.7%
- ADG (Average daily gain): +16.8%
SOUTH AFRICAN HOLSTEIN
SA HOLSTEINS
Discounted Price Range
Young Calves R2500 To R3000
Open Heifers R5000 To R7000
Pregnant Heifers R8000 To R8500
Mature Bull R7000 To R8000
CHARACTERISTICS
- The Holstein cow commences production at about 24 months of age, calves annually, produces high volumes of milk of good, consistent component value in a long lifetime
- Not only do they have the highest milk production, compared to other breeds, but they also have low feeding cost, which therefore results in an excellent feed conversation rate and much higher profit
- They adapt to all management and utilization systems. They can be stabled, but are equally suitable for grazing
- Holsteins produce vigorous calves distinguished by rapid growth, early maturity and easy care
- Holsteins appear to be problem-free and require little care. They are good-natured and are easy to handle
- Holsteins are also resistant to stress, exhibit a herd mentality and are not solitary animals
- Holsteins contribute to the meat supply worldwide, have a high growth percentage in the fattening sector and produce meat with a fine fiber
Nguni Cattle
Discounted Price Range
Young Calves R2500 To R3000
Open Heifers R5000 To R7000
Pregnant Heifers R8000 To R8500
Mature Bull R7000 To R8000
Old Bull R9000 To R12000
CHARACTERISTICS OF OUR NGUNI CATTLE:
- Exceptional fertility under harsh conditions
- Early sexual maturity, particularly in heifers
- Good foraging ability
- Browse and Graze
- Good walking abilities
Bulls will generally weigh from 500 to 700kg and cows from 300 to 400kg in average condition. The calves are small at birth, weighing 22 to 25kg, but grow very rapidly and wean at weights comparable to other breeds.