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Simbra Cattle – Beef Production in South Africa (Summary)

The Simbra is a modern cattle breed developed in the 1960s in the U.S. by crossing Simmentaler and Brahman cattle to combine the best traits of both: meat and milk production from Simmentalers and disease resistance and adaptability from Brahmans.

Category	Typical Price Range (ZAR)	Notes & Auction Highlights
Stud Bulls	R60,000 – R320,000+	Average R94,423 at Richter auction; top bull “Perfect” sold for R320,000 .
Commercial Bulls (SP/F2)	R45,000 – R75,000	Recent F2/SP bulls ranged R45k–R75k ().
Pregnant Heifers (SP)	R25,000 – R70,000	Prices range from R25k to R70k, depending on genetics & trimester ().
Cows with Calves (3‑in‑1)	R24,000 – R33,000 (commercial); top R160k+	Commercial pairs ~R24–33k; elite lots have topped R160k ().
Young-Calves (F2/SP)	~R7,500	Private sales: 4 pure Simbra bull calves at R7,500 each (bulk offer) ().
Record Price (Stud Bull)	R550,000	“JacMar Buffel” set a national Simbra record ().

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Simbra Cattle – Beef Production in South Africa (Summary)

In South Africa, the first Simbra was registered in 1986. The Simmentaler Cattle Breeders Society amended its constitution to officially register the Simbra breed across South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.

Key Characteristics:

Medium-framed animals:
- Cows: 450–580 kg
- Bulls: 600–800 kg
Traits include a small hump, large ears, and horned genetics (though polled lines are being developed).
Color varies, typically light brown or red with white faces; performance is prioritized over color.
Eyelid pigmentation is required to avoid skin and eye issues.
Curly or woolly coats are disqualified due to poor stress performance.

Production & Breeding:

Popular due to fertility, adaptability, and feedlot-suitable calves.
Breeding ratios vary by region:
- More Simmentaler in temperate areas (for weaner production).
- More Brahman in harsher climates.
Widely produced in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.
Offers a consistent genetic package, unlike traditional crossbreeding systems.

Simbra cattle are valued in commercial herds for their hardiness, performance, and feedlot demand.

Discounted Price Range	Young Calves R3000, Open Heifers R7000, Pregnant Heifers R8500, Mature Bull R8000, Old Bull R12000

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Simbra Cattle – Beef Production in South Africa (Summary)

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