what is Beef master?
Beef master is a breed of beef cattle that was developed in the early 1930s by Tom Lasater, from a systematic crossing of Hereford cows and Shorthorn cows with Brahman bulls. The exact mixture of the foundation cattle is unknown, but is thought to be about 25% Hereford, 25% Milking Shorthorn and 50% Brahman.
Beef master Prices In South Africa
This is the highest amount ever paid for a Beefmaster bull in South Africa and almost double the previous record price of R600 000.
The bull was bought during the national sale of the Beefmaster Cattle Breeders’ Society of South Africa on 8 July, held at the Afridome, Parys.
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“We researched the bull’s genetics for five generations back. Some of his genetics are already in our herd and it’s incredible,” Van Heerden said.
A record price for a 3-in-1 cow was also achieved. The in-calf cow BOS 166 364 and her calf were sold by Bos Blanco and bought by Van Heerden for R350 000.
Beefmaster cattle are a large breed of cattle known for its beef production in South Africa. According to Beefmaster SA, Tony Brink is seen as the pioneer of the breed in the country. In 1970, he imported the first Beefmaster semen via Botswana to his farm Nietverdiend in north-west Transvaal, now called North West Province. The male offspring were only classified as phase 1 animals, but still made a huge contribution to herds in the country, since there was a shortage of good quality bulls at the time.
When it became illegal to import genetic material, quite a few familiar cattle farmers also “smuggled” semen into the country. The demand for the genetic material grew strongly, resulting in the first Beefmaster club being hosted in November 1985 on Pieter Bosch’s farm, Mansole, near Bela Bela in Limpopo.
How much is a Beef master?
J M Martinez Beefmaster
| # | Beefmaster Purebred | Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | spring pairs | $3,836 |
| 22 | total female lots | $3,395 |
| 2 | spring yearling bulls | $3,200 |
| 2 | total bull lots | $3,200 |
Which cattle breed is most profitable in South Africa?
The Nguni Cattle Breeders Society, which was established in 1985, labels it as the breed that “produces the most kilogram of beef per hectare at the lowest cost,” making the Nguni “the most profitable and economically sustainable beef breed”.
How much is a Nguni cow?
Umsenge Nguni
| Type of Stock | No of Stock | Top Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pregnant Cows | 5 | R7000 |
| Cows & Calves (3 in 1) | 5 | R17500 |
| Cows & Calves | 9 | R11500 |
| Heifers (Pregnant) | 50 | R22000 |
What are Beef master cattle used for?
Beef master Cattle Breed Uses
While its primary purpose is meat, the Beef master also produces a decent amount of excellent milk for dairy products and high-quality leather for other uses. The breed has a lot to offer on all scores. They are fast-growing for beef cattle, with outstanding meat quality and marbling.