Afrikaner Cattle Afrikaner cattle originated from wild cattle on the Asian steppes. From here they ventured through Africa, from Egypt through the Sahara to the tropics, until finally arriving in South Africa. ©Afrikaner Cattle Breeders Society Records show that the Khoi people were already keeping herds of these cattle, in the south western parts of
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Feeding of Beef Cattle Cattle need protein, energy, water, fat, minerals and vitamins in their diet to grow efficiently, with the amounts varying according to the production environment, the age of the animal, the time of year and the production goals and stages. The nutritional demand of an animal will greatly depend on its age
Beef Production in South Africa Beef production in South Africa has a rich heritage, with cattle being used in the past and even today for different reasons in various cultures throughout the country. Production takes place almost across South Africa, with different breeds being suited to different climatic conditions and areas. There is also a large
Alpaca Farming in South Africa Alpaca farming in South Africa started in the 21st century, when in 2000, from the high-altitude regions in the Andes Mountains of Chile, the first 60 alpacas made their way to the country. These camelids formed the first foundational herd. Subsequent imports from Chile, Peru, and Australia allowed the alpaca