Beef Master Cattle
What is the Beefmaster breed in South Africa?
Beefmaster’s genetic composition comprises 50% Brahman, 25% Shorthorn and 25% Hereford. The sheath should not be too long. Beefmaster bulls are known for their high libido and agility.
|
Type |
Age Range |
Weight Range |
Estimated Price (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
🐄 Young Calves |
3–6 months |
100–160 kg |
R4,000 – R6,000 |
|
🐄 Open Heifers |
12–18 months |
250–400 kg |
R10,000 – R18,000 |
|
🐄 Pregnant Heifers |
18–24 months |
400–550 kg |
R18,000 – R25,000 |
|
🐂 Mature Bull |
24–36 months |
700–950 kg |
R25,000 – R40,000 |
|
🐂 Old Bull |
48+ months |
900–1,100+ kg |
R20,000 – R35,000 (depending on fertility and breeding value) |
Ankole cattle are part of the larger beef production industry of South Africa. This breed can be traced back to the hieroglyphs of the ancient Egyptians and has formed part of the longhorn cattle tribes for more than 6 000 years.
|
Type |
Typical Age/Status |
Estimated Price Range |
|---|---|---|
|
Young Calves |
Calves under 1 year |
R50,000 – R325,000 |
|
Heifers |
Open or young breeding female |
R300,000 – R700,000+ |
|
Pregnant Heifers/Cows |
Expecting or with calf |
R415,000 – R1,800,000+ |
|
Mature Bulls |
Proven genetics |
R250,000 – R3,000,000 |
|
Elite Stud Bulls |
Top-tier genetics |
Can exceed R3 million |
|
Type |
Age |
Weight (kg) |
Estimated Price (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
🐄 Young Calves |
3–6 months |
100–150 kg |
R4,000 – R5,500 |
|
🐄 Open Heifers |
12–18 months |
250–350 kg |
R9,000 – R12,000 |
|
🐄 Pregnant Heifers |
18–24 months |
400–500 kg |
R12,000 – R16,000 |
|
🐂 Mature Bull |
24–36 months |
600–800 kg |
R18,000 – R30,000 |
|
🐂 Old Bull |
48+ months |
800–1,000 kg |
R15,000 – R25,000 |
|
Type |
Age (Months) |
Weight (kg) |
Price (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Young Calves |
3–6 months |
80–120 kg |
R3,000 |
|
Open Heifers |
12–18 months |
250–350 kg |
R7,000 |
|
Pregnant Heifers |
18–24 months |
400–500 kg |
R8,500 |
|
Mature Bull |
24–36 months |
600–800 kg |
R9,999 |
|
Old Bull |
48+ months |
800–1,000 kg |
R12,000 |
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MERINO SOUTH AFRICA
MODERN MERINO: THE BENCHMARK BREED
An unique dual purpose breed, producing unequaled top quality medium to ultra-fine wool and marketable carcass from a wide spectrum of grazing / climatic conditions. Leader in Wool and Mutton Production.
The Meatmaster is a composite sheep breed in South Africa. It is bred as non-fat tailed sheep for top meat production. The Meatmaster offers farmers an excellent alternative with unique characteristics to meet the International market.
The Meatmaster Breeders established and developed a sheep breed as close to nature as possible and allow the sheep to perform under natural conditions. Nature thus selects the cream of the crop, ensuring that the Meatmaster soon becomes “Natures Money Maker”.
A hardy, very adaptable meat goat that could survive the harsh conditions of the African landscape while still maintaining high birth rate, high survival rate.
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