List Of Cattle Breeds In South Africa

Cattle Breeds is the science or business of breeding and raising cattle.

Find below are the list of Cattle Breeds In South Africa

Simbra Cattle Breeders’ Society of Southern Africa

Address: 6 CP Hoogenhout Street, 1 Genius Loci Office Park, Langenhoven Park, Bloemfontein, 9301
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30PM
Phone: 051 446 0580

Afrikaner Cattle Breeders Society

Address: 59 Brill St, Westdene, Bloemfontein, 9301
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Phone: 051 447 7405

Simmentaler Cattle Breeders’ Society of Southern Africa

Address: Langenhoven Park, Bloemfontein, 9301
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30PM
Phone: 051 446 0580

Bonsmara SA

Address: 118 Henry St, Westdene, Bloemfontein, 9301
Phone: 051 448 6084

How many cattle breeds are there in South Africa?

20 cattle breeds

There are 20 cattle breeds whidr are used mainly for beef production in South Africa.

What are five common breeds of beef cattle?

There are more than 250 breeds of beef cattle all over the world but most popular among these are Angus, Brahman, Beef Master, Piedmontese, Herefordshire, Gelbvieh, and Limousin.

Which cattle breed is most profitable in South Africa?


Nguni Cattle Breeders

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”.

What breed of cattle is most profitable?


For most of North American folks, the most profitable breed of beef cattle is seen as the Angus breed, or pretty much any breed that has been bred up with some Angus genetics in them in order to get those black coats that fetch a premium at the auction mart.

How many cows do you need to make money in 2020?

As a rough guide, farmers can expect to make a full-time income from a dairy herd of about 60-80 cows, and a beef herd of at least 50 cows.

Is beef from male or female cows?

Steer. Diners like tender beef, and young animals produce the tenderest meat. That’s why most beef is cut from young heifers and steers. Heifers are immature females, while steers are young males that have been castrated.

What is the best cattle to raise for beef?

Breed. Angus is currently the most popular among North American ranchers. This is partly due to economics—Angus cattle mature quickly and put on weight well—but also because Angus beef is reliably marbled and tender.