Tag: cattle breeding

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Heterosis is the mating of two different types, or breeds, of cattle with genetic differences. The genetic effect seen in...

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes When it comes to genetic progress in a herd, the simple truth is that a bull contributes up to 90%...

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes One of the biggest obstacles faced by beef cattle stud producers like Dave Mullins is breeding Tuli bulls capable of...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Feed efficient cows are better producers because of their ability to maintain condition and their lighter per-unit footprint on the...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes The primary focus at Kermar Brangus is to get a calf on the ground in one breeding season from every...

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Buying a bull is one of the riskiest decisions a commercial cattle operation can make. All the different breeds and...

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes The Brahman is a hardy, well-adapted breed that can withstand high temperatures and is remarkably disease resistant with excellent mobility,...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Dail van Rensburg, owner of the Rensbou Ankole stud between Delareyville and Stella in North West, is proud of...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Peter and Lucille Abrahamse are the driving force behind the Rivervalley Simmentaler stud in Heidelberg, Gauteng. The couple has...

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes • Robert Mphuthi farms on Quarrykop and is run under the umbrella of the Mphuthi Family Trust.• Within a...