Great breed and video. I am farming in a commonage, in Bethulie. I started farmimg with multi mix bred animals. I convinced a few farmers that we should go for Bonsmara bulls, which we did eventuslly. Later on, we learned about the Afrigus cattle breed. We bought one bull, then two and now three. I found that the Afrigus bulls are able to maintain their conformation better than the Bonsmara bulls. If time allows you, please do visit the Afrigus farms as well, id like to hear your opinion on those animals as well.
@@luyandalunganoto8670 Thanks! I saw that. Looks interesting! I might be in Colesburg nest week so I want to see if I can make a quick turn in Bethulie on the way back.
Hi Shane , thank you for the content, really inspiring. Quick one, Does hybrid vigour work with indigenous cattle breeds? If so, how difficult would it be to market the animals there after?
Hi Andile, Hybrid vigour works with all breeds. The extent of genetic distance between two breeds will affect the amount of hybrid vigour. Technically one should be able to market the cross calves easier - provided they are polled and have a solid coat colour. Any speckled calves will still be a challenge though.
You mentioned that will put a red mashona bull on the bonsmaras, won't the mashona bull be too small to mate with the bonsmara heifers. Can a smaller frame cattle bull be used on larger frame cattle cows? Sorry I'm a little confused.
As a young African vlack farmer to be, im struggling to understanf what a Afrikanner cow is, for i believe an indigenous breed is that wich was found in Africa,and Afrikaner brothers came into Africa..so how can an origional breed be Afrikanner, so please assist as to what the Afrikanner cow is and is it still around? thanks
Hi Zuluman, African cattle breeds originate from various regions and countries across the continent. However, most breeds are believed to have descended from ancient cattle populations that migrated from the Middle East and Asia around 10,000 years ago. There are several theories about the origins of African cattle breeds: 1. *North African origin*: Some breeds, like the Egyptian and Moroccan cattle, are thought to have originated from the Middle East and were introduced to North Africa through trade and migration. 2. *Horn of Africa origin*: Breeds like the Boran and Somali cattle are believed to have originated from the Horn of Africa, specifically from present-day Ethiopia and Somalia. 3. *West African origin*: Breeds like the N'Dama and Baoulé cattle are thought to have originated from West Africa, specifically from present-day Senegal and Mali. 4. *Southern African origin*: Breeds like the Nguni and Afrikaner cattle are believed to have originated from Southern Africa, specifically from present-day South Africa and Namibia. Some of the oldest and most influential African cattle breeds include: - *Egyptian cattle* (around 6,000 years old) - *Boran cattle* (around 5,000 years old) - *N'Dama cattle* (around 4,000 years old) - *Nguni cattle* (around 2,000 years old) These breeds have been shaped by various factors, including: - *Geography and climate* - *Human migration and trade* - *Selection for desirable traits* (e.g., milk production, meat quality, heat tolerance) Over time, these breeds have been adapted and developed into the diverse range of African cattle breeds we see today. Hope this helps?
I'm not sure about that. He was instrumental in selecting for larger frame size which inevitably resulted in later maturing animals. His experiment produced a great breed - but I think he was influenced by the times and the change to feedlot suitable animals.
Great breed and video. I am farming in a commonage, in Bethulie. I started farmimg with multi mix bred animals. I convinced a few farmers that we should go for Bonsmara bulls, which we did eventuslly. Later on, we learned about the Afrigus cattle breed. We bought one bull, then two and now three. I found that the Afrigus bulls are able to maintain their conformation better than the Bonsmara bulls. If time allows you, please do visit the Afrigus farms as well, id like to hear your opinion on those animals as well.
Thanks Luyanda.
To be honest I wasn't aware of the Afrigus! I assume it's Afrikaner x angus? Thanks for the info - I'll be looking them up!
@shanecotty3275 Yes, it is a 1/2 Afrikaner and 1/2 Angus composite breed.
@@luyandalunganoto8670 Thanks! I saw that. Looks interesting! I might be in Colesburg nest week so I want to see if I can make a quick turn in Bethulie on the way back.
Thank you, sir it was, a great and informative video
Thanks for the kind comment!
It is a indigenous as it was breed in SA which makes it qualify as an indigenous breed
I tend to agree!
Perfect
They are good animals!
Hi Shane , thank you for the content, really inspiring.
Quick one,
Does hybrid vigour work with indigenous cattle breeds?
If so, how difficult would it be to market the animals there after?
Hi Andile,
Hybrid vigour works with all breeds. The extent of genetic distance between two breeds will affect the amount of hybrid vigour.
Technically one should be able to market the cross calves easier - provided they are polled and have a solid coat colour. Any speckled calves will still be a challenge though.
My kind of a breed I love this animals Bonsmara, Boran and Simbra ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
They are good animals 👍
When you put red cattle in feedlot you will see why everybody wants red
Then why do the Americans & Australians want black while in Mexico they want white?
What effect does the colour have?
May you please update us after the first offspring of the Mashona bull 🙏
Hi Phenyo,
The Mashona bull has been ordered from a breeder - but is currently still a weaner calf. So he will only get it in about 2 years time.
You mentioned that will put a red mashona bull on the bonsmaras, won't the mashona bull be too small to mate with the bonsmara heifers. Can a smaller frame cattle bull be used on larger frame cattle cows? Sorry I'm a little confused.
Not at all. The bulls find a way to get the job done!
How old is that Bull?
Not sure - but he is still young. Maybe 3 years old.
What do u get when u combine a Bonsmara and Boran
Not sure.....
Not great butt 25% boran and 75% bonsmara does well
More meat
Good stuff, please if you come across a brahman herd, kindly review it,thanks
Thanks. I see what I can do!
As a young African vlack farmer to be, im struggling to understanf what a Afrikanner cow is, for i believe an indigenous breed is that wich was found in Africa,and Afrikaner brothers came into Africa..so how can an origional breed be Afrikanner, so please assist as to what the Afrikanner cow is and is it still around?
thanks
Hi Zuluman,
African cattle breeds originate from various regions and countries across the continent. However, most breeds are believed to have descended from ancient cattle populations that migrated from the Middle East and Asia around 10,000 years ago.
There are several theories about the origins of African cattle breeds:
1. *North African origin*: Some breeds, like the Egyptian and Moroccan cattle, are thought to have originated from the Middle East and were introduced to North Africa through trade and migration.
2. *Horn of Africa origin*: Breeds like the Boran and Somali cattle are believed to have originated from the Horn of Africa, specifically from present-day Ethiopia and Somalia.
3. *West African origin*: Breeds like the N'Dama and Baoulé cattle are thought to have originated from West Africa, specifically from present-day Senegal and Mali.
4. *Southern African origin*: Breeds like the Nguni and Afrikaner cattle are believed to have originated from Southern Africa, specifically from present-day South Africa and Namibia.
Some of the oldest and most influential African cattle breeds include:
- *Egyptian cattle* (around 6,000 years old)
- *Boran cattle* (around 5,000 years old)
- *N'Dama cattle* (around 4,000 years old)
- *Nguni cattle* (around 2,000 years old)
These breeds have been shaped by various factors, including:
- *Geography and climate*
- *Human migration and trade*
- *Selection for desirable traits* (e.g., milk production, meat quality, heat tolerance)
Over time, these breeds have been adapted and developed into the diverse range of African cattle breeds we see today.
Hope this helps?
The modern Bonamara would make Jan Bonsma turn in his grave
I'm not sure about that. He was instrumental in selecting for larger frame size which inevitably resulted in later maturing animals. His experiment produced a great breed - but I think he was influenced by the times and the change to feedlot suitable animals.
Can l still get poor Afrikaner cattle?
Depends where you look for them.
Then would you consider the Tuli breed to be indigenous? 🤔
The Tuli is most certainly an indigenous breed - to southern africa. More specifically Zimbabwe.
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Hey Peter, you've lost me? I looked at 6:45 and I'm not on the same page mate?
Good looking cattle
They are!