Nguni Cattle

Description

Description
Nguni Cattle
Nguni cattle are heat and light tolerant and can handle extreme heat and cold alike. They are adaptable and hardy and possess excellent resistance to internal and external parasites with natural immunity to tick borne diseases.
Heifers Each between 13 – 24 Months,
Weight 300 – 500kg
Dairy Cows: Each
Bulls: Each Weight 500– 700kg
Pregnant: Each
Calve:Between 3 – 4 Months, Weight 110 – 250kg, Each
What is so special about cattle?
Nguni cattle are heat and light tolerant and can handle extreme heat and cold alike. They are adaptable and hardy and possess excellent resistance to internal and external parasites with natural immunity to tick borne diseases.
What is the difference between Bonsmara
What is the difference between Bonsmara and Nguni cattle?
Is Nguni meat good?
Nguni meat is of exceptional quality, generally tender with creamy yellow marbling.
The most valued variety (predominantly for their hides but increasingly for their meat) is the Nguni. These cows are a hybrid of Indian Zebu and a few European cattle breeds, brought to South Africa as long as 8,000 years ago. They are especially hardy and well-adapted to local conditions.12 Feb 2024
What cows are native to South Africa?
The Afrikaner, also known as the Africander, is an indigenous South African cattle breed with a history dating back to 1652. Originally herded by the Khoi people, it is believed to have derived from the longhorned Zebu and the Egyptian longhorn. Afrikaner cattle look very different from European or British breeds.
Who are the ancestors of cows?
Cattle were independently domesticated from the aurochs, a wild bovine species, in the vicinity of the current countries of Turkey and Pakistan ∼10,000 y ago. Cattle have since spread with humans across the world, including to regions where these two distinct lineages have hybridized. Alpha livestock farm provide high quality agricultural products. Visitors are allowed to visit and view our stock before purchasing.