What are Cattle Breeds?
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 Breeds In South Africa
Beefmaster Cattle
Bonsmara Beef
Boran Cattle
Brahman Cattle
Charolais Cattle
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.
What are the most popular cattle in South Africa?
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.
Which livestock is in demand in South Africa?
Demand for quality South African beef products is consistently growing, both locally and internationally. This means there’s a steady demand for cattle farming in South Africa.
Which beef is expensive in South Africa?
Wagyu beef
Wagyu beef is known for its marbling caused by intra-muscular fat. The meat usually has a sweeter and richer taste. We stock South African Wagyu beef.