Perhaps one of the most important characteristics of the Afrikaner is its suitability for cross-breeding with exotic beef breeds. Another outstanding characteristic is the Afrikaner’s resistance to most of the country’s endemic diseases, such as redwater, heartwater and gall sickness. The cattle are well adapted to veld conditions in the warm, arid and extensive grazing areas of the country, and react well to intensive feeding. The short, strong, shiny hair discourages tick attacks. Its meat is of high quality and tender, tasty and succulent.
The Boer goat is a breed of goat that was developed in South Africa in the early 1900s and is a popular breed for meat production. Their name is derived from the Afrikaans word boer, meaning farmer.
Boer goats commonly have white bodies and distinctive brown heads. Some Boer goats can be completely brown or white or paint, which means large spots of a different color are on their bodies. Like the Nubian goat, they possess long, pendulous ears. They are noted for being docile, fast-growing, and having high fertility rates. Does are reported to have superior mothering skills as compared to other breeds. Boer goats tend to gain weight at about the same rate as their sire, so a buck from a proven fast-growing bloodline will command the highest price, as its offspring tend to also be fast growers. The primary market for slaughter goats is a 22–36 kg (49–79 lb) kid; kids should reach marketable size at weaning age. The kid of a proven fast-growing sire might weigh 36 kg (79 lb) at 90 days, while the kid of a poor-quality sire might weigh only 15 kg (33 lb) at 90 days. An average-quality buck will initially be less expensive to purchase, but it can significantly undermine an operation’s long-term profitability.
The Bonsmara is functional, efficient and is well adapted to the extensive African climate. Bonsmaras are very fertile and breed small calves for easy calving. Bonsmaras are subject to minimum growth standards and produce high quality meat. Bonsmaras have a calm temperament and are handled with ease. Bonsmaras are equally suitable for cross-breeding as well as pure cattle farming.
Brahman cattle are known for their extreme tolerance to heat conditions. They are also more resistant to parasites and disease due to their oily skin, which may help repel insect pests. A Brahman cow is a good mother, offering protection and an abundance of milk for her calves. Brahman calves tend to have high weights at weaning because of the rich milk given by Brahman cows. The Brahman is one of the most popular breeds of cattle intended for meat processing. Brahman cattle live longer than many other breeds, often still producing calves at the age of 15 years and older.
N$176,000.00Original price was: N$176,000.00.N$173,200.00Current price is: N$173,200.00.
Nguni cattle are known for their fertility and resistance to diseases. The cattle are heat tolerant. They have long productive lives and cows will produce 10 or more calves, calving regularly. The cows show great efficiency and often wean calves that weigh 45-50 percent of their body mass. They develop excellent resistance to ticks and immunity to tick borne diseases. Disease incidence and mortality are low. Nguni fatten well on natural grazing as well as in the feedlot. The historical development of the Nguni has resulted in a breed with good temperament and mothering ability.
