List Of Cattle Breeds In South Africa

They are different breeds of dairy cattle that are farmed with in SA. The most popular breeds are the Holstein (Friesland), the Jersey, and the Ayrshire, but there are other breeds like the Guernsey, Milk Shorthorn, S.A. Dairy Swiss, Dexter, and the Simmentaler which are less popular in S.

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 4PM
Phone: 051 446 0580

Afrikaner Cattle Breeders Society

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

Drakensberger Cattle Breeders Society The

Address: Vrede St, Volksrust, 2470
Phone: 017 735 5056

Simmentaler Cattle Breeders’ Society of Southern Africa

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

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.

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”.

Which cattle breed is best for beef 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.

Which livestock is the most profitable in South Africa?

Beef cattle are generally the most profitable and easiest livestock to raise for profit.

What is the most expensive cow breed in South Africa?

Bonsmara bull

Derek Ralfe of Up George Bonsmaras has sold the Bonsmara bull, LAR 14 173, for a record price of R1,8 million at the 20th annual production sale of Up George Bonsmaras held near Wasbank in KwaZulu-Natal. READ Want a profitable bull? Do your homework first!

What is the best eating beef cattle?

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.