How Much Does Bull Sperm Cost In South Africa
The cost of Bull Sperm t In South Africa varies from R15’000 to R500’000.
How much does a bull cost in South Africa?
The average prices achieved at the 2020 Boran National Sale were: 16 bulls sold for an average of R181 000 (highest R1,7 million); 13 in-calf cows sold for an average of R56 150 (highest R130 000); 16 in-calf heifers sold for an average of R61 000 (highest R180 000); and cow-and-calf combinations for an average of R63.
Can you buy bull sperm?
Semen on Akaushi HeartBrand bulls are currently available by contacting the ranch at 830-540-3955, or through Bovine Elite.
Semen is available for both domestic and export use.
How much are cattle in South Africa?
| ANIMALS | AVERAGE | HIGHEST |
|---|---|---|
| Cow 3 in 1 | R 14 375.00 | R 17 000.00 |
| Pregnant Heifers | R 12 333.33 | R 16 000.00 |
| Open Cows | R 9 000.00 | R 9 000.00 |
| Commercial Pregnant Cows | R 10 250.00 | R 12 000.00 |
How profitable is cattle farming in South Africa?
This could bring in R300 to R350 per animal for a further income of at least R30 000. At current slaughter or live selling prices of about R1 500, your gross profit would be R500/sheep or R50 000 for the 100 lambs. You would therefore have made a gross profit of R95 000, and without the risks faced by a breeder!
Which cattle is best for meat 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, one of the first cattle breeds bred exclusively for beef production.