Shorthorn Cattle Beef Production in South Africa Shorthorn cattle are part of beef production in South Africa and developed from Teeswater and Durham cattle in North East England. The Shorthorn is an english cattle breed. As seen on The Cattle Site, the brothers Charles and Robert Colling, used line breeding techniques to improve their herd
Simmentaler Cattle Beef Production in South Africa The Simmentaler breed is part of the beef production industry of SA and seems to have developed around the Middle Ages, from a cross between German cattle and a smaller indigenous Swiss breed. Simmentalers are medium to large framed cattle. The breed’s name is derived from its place of
Tuli Cattle Beef Production in South Africa The Tuli is a “fertile, profitable, range cattle”, as per the Tuli Cattle Breeders Society of South Africa logo. Tuli Cattle originated in Zimbabwe. African cattle are classified into those with humps and those without humps. Those with humps are again divided into two groups, with the Zebu
Wagyu Beef Beef Production in South Africa The word Wagyu means “Japanese cow” and, as the name suggests, refers to a couple of cattle breeds that originated in Japan. Since Buddhist leaders prohibited the eating of flesh, these cattle were initially only selected on their ability to carry heavy loads. Wagyu cattle originated in Japan.
Simbra Cattle Beef Production in South Africa The Simbra is a relatively new breed of cattle, developed in the 1960s, in America, when professional breeders selectively crossed Simmentalers with Brahmans, to produce a “package” of the best of these breeds. The Simbra combines the best traits of the Simmentaler and Brahman. In South Africa, the
Sussex Cattle Beef Production in South Africa The Sussex cattle breed is one of the oldest and purest breeds of English cattle, and is now a large part of the beef production industry in South Africa. Sussex are known as a trouble free breed, because of their docile temperaments. According to The Cattle Site, it
Santa Gertrudis Cattle Beef Production in South Africa The Santa Gertrudis cattle breed, part of beef production in South Africa, was bred by Robert Kleberg Jr of King Ranch in the United States. The Santa Gertrudis combines the best traits of the Brahman and the Shorthorn. Kleberg had over 6 000 Hereford and Shorthorn cows on
Nguni Cattle Beef Production in South Africa Nguni cattle are a popular meat breed, part of beef production in South Africa. Their name derives from the local tribes who historically farmed them, collectively known as the Nguni people. The Nguni is a breed that has developed over the years in Africa. The cattle were originally
Nguni Cattle Beef Production in South Africa Nguni cattle are a popular meat breed, part of beef production in South Africa. Their name derives from the local tribes who historically farmed them, collectively known as the Nguni people. The Nguni is a breed that has developed over the years in Africa. The cattle were originally
Hereford Cattle Beef Production in South Africa Hereford cattle are a large breed of South Africa’s beef production. The origin of the Hereford breed is uncertain, but the breed seems to have developed from draught oxen descended from the small red cattle of Roman Briton and a large Welsh breed. The Hereford takes its name