What is Cattle?
Cattle are large, domesticated, cloven-hooved herbivores. They are a prominent modern member of the subfamily Bovinae and the most widespread species of the genus Bos.
Adult female cattle are referred to as cows and adult male cattle are referred to as bulls.
Best Cattle In South Africa
Which cattle is most profitable in South Africa?
The Nguni
The Nguni is by far the most profitable beef cattle breed in South Africa. Compared with other breeds, it produces meat at a lower unit cost. Ngunis require little supplementary feeding and graze veld efficiently.
Which area in SA has the best cattle?
Mpumalanga, the Free State, and Gauteng command the greatest share of beef production in South Africa.
Which cattle is best for meat in South Africa?
Beef Cattle Breeds
South African cattle typically bred for the beef industry include Afrikaner Cattle, which are also particularly suited to dairy farming. Angus Beef/Aberdeen Angus, is one of the first cattle breeds bred exclusively for beef production.
What are the most common cattle in South Africa?
Zebu cattle (Bos indicus), are the majority of cattle types in Africa.
Which province is best for cattle farming in South Africa?
KwaZulu-Natal
Of the 6.5 million hectares of farming land, 18% is good for crops and 82% is suitable for livestock activities.