What is Livestock?
Livestock is domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting to provide labor and produce commodities such as meat, eggs, milk, fur, leather, and wool.
Livestock Prices In South Africa?
| ANIMALS | AVERAGE | HIGHEST |
|---|---|---|
| Cow & Calf (14) | R 21 071 | R 38 000 |
| Open Heifer (17) | R 12 353 | R 21 000 |
| Pregnant Cow with calf (4) | R20 000 | R22 000 |
| Cow (1) | R12 000 | R12 000 |
Why are beef prices so high?
Meat prices are currently 7.5% higher than this time last year. This is due to several factors from general inflation,
which in June climbed to 9.1% — the highest since November 1981 – to labor, fuel, supply chain issues, and drought impacting Texas and midwestern states.
Are cattle farming profitable in South Africa?
Cattle farming is a farming route that can result in a profit of around R300 a piece, which equates to r350 every month if r300 to R350 per animal for a further income of at least R30 000.