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 (). |
Shorthorn cattle, originally developed from Teeswater and Durham cattle in North East England, are a dual-purpose breed used for both beef and milk production. The breed name refers to their characteristically short horns.
|
Type |
Age Range |
Weight Range |
Estimated Price (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
🐄 Young Calves |
3–6 months |
100–160 kg |
R3,500 – R5,500 |
|
🐄 Open Heifers |
12–18 months |
250–400 kg |
R9,000 – R15,000 |
|
🐄 Pregnant Heifers |
18–24 months |
400–550 kg |
R14,000 – R22,000 |
|
🐂 Mature Bull |
24–36 months |
700–900 kg |
R20,000 – R35,000 |
|
🐂 Old Bull |
48+ months |
850–1,100+ kg |
R18,000 – R30,000 (depending on condition and fertility) |
Nguni cattle are a resilient, indigenous breed of South Africa, historically farmed by the Nguni people. These medium-framed animals are well adapted to harsh African conditions and are a vital part of the country’s beef production.
|
Type |
Age Range |
Weight Range |
Estimated Price (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
🐄 Young Calves |
3–6 months |
80–140 kg |
R2,800 – R4,500 |
|
🐄 Open Heifers |
12–18 months |
200–300 kg |
R6,000 – R10,000 |
|
🐄 Pregnant Heifers |
18–24 months |
300–400 kg |
R10,000 – R15,000 |
|
🐂 Mature Bull |
24–36 months |
500–750 kg |
R12,000 – R25,000 |
|
🐂 Old Bull |
48+ months |
700–900+ kg |
R10,000 – R20,000 (depending on fertility and lineage) |
Charolais is one of the oldest French cattle breeds, originally from the Jura Mountains, later spreading through Charolles and Nievre. It gained early fame for meat quality at major markets as far back as the 16th century.
|
Type |
Age Range |
Weight Range |
Estimated Price (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
🐄 Young Calves |
3–6 months |
120–200 kg |
R4,000 – R6,500 |
|
🐄 Open Heifers |
12–18 months |
300–450 kg |
R10,000 – R18,000 |
|
🐄 Pregnant Heifers |
18–24 months |
450–600 kg |
R18,000 – R28,000 |
|
🐂 Mature Bull |
24–36 months |
800–1,000 kg |
R30,000 – R50,000 |
|
🐂 Old Bull |
48+ months |
1,000–1,200+ kg |
R25,000 – R40,000 (varies by fertility and genetics) |
|
Type |
Age Range |
Weight Range |
Estimated Price (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
🐄 Young Calves |
3–6 months |
100–180 kg |
R3,500 – R5,500 |
|
🐄 Open Heifers |
12–18 months |
250–400 kg |
R9,000 – R16,000 |
|
🐄 Pregnant Heifers |
18–24 months |
400–550 kg |
R15,000 – R25,000 |
|
🐂 Mature Bull |
24–36 months |
700–950 kg |
R25,000 – R40,000 |
|
🐂 Old Bull |
48+ months |
900–1,100+ kg |
R18,000 – R35,000 (depending on breeding performance) |
Beef Master Cattle
Their fine, short, glossy coats reflect sunlight and shield them from the hot sun. What breed of cattle makes the most money? What breed of cattle is most profitable? Angus: This is the most popular breed of beef cattle. Their meat quality is excellent and they provide 50 percent of their weight in the meat. Highland Cattle: Though they are not as popular as they once were, they are still in demand by people who know love their meat.
|
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 |
250–350 kg |
R12,000 – R18,000 |
|
🐄 Pregnant Heifers |
18–24 months |
400–500 kg |
R18,000 – R28,000 |
|
🐂 Mature Bull |
24–36 months |
600–850 kg |
R25,000 – R45,000 |
|
🐂 Old Bull |
48+ months |
800–1,000+ kg |
R20,000 – R35,000 (depending on fertility and genetics) |
Bonsmara Cattle Breed: Facts, Uses, Origins & Characteristics
|
Type |
Age Range |
Weight Range |
Estimated Price (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
🐄 Young Calves |
3–6 months |
90–150 kg |
R3,500 – R5,500 |
|
🐄 Open Heifers |
12–18 months |
250–400 kg |
R9,000 – R16,000 |
|
🐄 Pregnant Heifers |
18–24 months |
400–550 kg |
R15,000 – R24,000 |
|
🐂 Mature Bull |
24–36 months |
700–950 kg |
R22,000 – R38,000 |
|
🐂 Old Bull |
48+ months |
900–1,100+ kg |
R18,000 – R32,000 (depending on fertility and breeding quality) |
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 |
Anglo Nubian Goats are a British breed of goat. They originated in the nineteenth century from cross-breeding between native British goats and a mixed population of large lop-eared goats imported from India, the Middle East, and North Africa. It is characterized by large, pendulous ears and a convex profile. It has been exported to many parts of the world and is found in more than sixty countries. In many of them, it is known simply as the Nubian







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