Very few other cattle breeds could have withstood these conditions as well as our Afrikaners have,” he says. The Afrikaner, once the most popular breed in Southern African, is ideally suited to today’s uncertain climatic conditions, says Namibia-based breeder Jan Blaauw, co-owner of the Salztal Afrikaner stud. He bred Afrikaners commercially until 2012, when he decided to embark on stud breeding. The Blaauws farm on Salztal as well as on 8 000ha of leased land. He adds that the Salztal Afrikaners are not only low-maintenance animals, but also exhibit good resistance to diseases and internal and external parasites. The woody component comprises, among others, black thorn (Acacia mellifera subsp. About 2 000 years ago, it crossed into North Africa and gradually migrated southwards over the centuries, with only the animals best adapted to arid desert conditions, extreme heat, tropical diseases and internal and external parasites finally reaching the southernmost parts of the continent. Your password has not been changed! Namagri Auctioneers presents the total sell out Auction of Mr. Wihan Brand’s Livestock and Loose goods PRESENTATION: Livestock: 170x Drakensberger Cattle … The history of Afrikaner cattle in South Africa is an interesting one and is closely associated with the history of the country’s people. Music. In celebration of Valentine's Day, Bank Windhoek staff members dressed up in white to honour healthcare frontline workers fighting Covid-19 on Friday. This is producing 15 different genotypes. Ashwin hits century as India near victory, Nadal closes on Slams record, Barty raises home hopes, Visagie, representing queer Namibia and winning awards, Bank Windhoek celebrates Valentine's Day by thanking frontline healthcare workers. Your login was unsuccessful. Amongst the more prominent grasses are large bushman grass (Stipagrostis ciliata), silky bushman grass (S. uniplumis) and Kalahari dune grass (S. amabilis). Afrikaner Stud Cattle from Neudamm were used for demonstration and also participated in the very successful Auction. Onesies, spooning and rice; bangs, budgets, and more as tweeps lurch into yet another week…. Huge herds of this type of cattle were herded by the Khoikhoi when the Dutch established the Cape Colony in 1652. Blaauw has lived through two periods of extreme drought: from 1980 to 1984, and from 2016 until the present. THE Afrikaner, once the most popular breed in southern Africa, is ideally suited to today's uncertain climatic conditions, says Namibia-based breeder Jan Blaauw, co-owner of the Salztal Afrikaner stud. Levels of inbreeding appear to be at acceptable and at manageable levels. 14 were here. An Afrikaner has won the coveted gold cup awarded for the supreme champion beef animal at the Rand Easter Show in South Africa, on four occasions, the supreme champions at the Windhoek Show in Namibia for two years, as well at the Gobabis Show. The Afrikaner, once the most popular breed in Southern African, is ideally suited to today’s uncertain climatic conditions, says Namibia-based breeder Jan Blaauw, co-owner of the Salztal Afrikaner stud. During the past year, the Blaauws’ farm received only 80mm in isolated showers. The Afrikaner sheep is a fat tailed breed of sheep which was originated from South Africa. Please try again. The leased land has 12 camps and seven boreholes, four with brackish water. The ideal Salztal Afrikaner cow is medium-framed … Bulls run with the cows throughout the year to ensure optimal productivity. They traditionally dominated South Africa's politics and commercial agricultural sector prior to 1994. “The Afrikaner is as competitive a contender in the beef cattle arena today as it was in its glory days. But its supremacy did not last forever. Please try again. Please try again! The breed’s high mobility enables it to traverse many kilometres through the Kalahari sand to optimally utilise all available grazing. Afrikaner Cattle Breeders’ Society Bloemfontein Free State Contact Details Contact :Lauren Tissier Telephone : 051 447 7405 Cell : 078 791 1880 Email : Click … According to Blaauw, the breed’s history underscores the role it could play in the future of beef cattle production in Southern Africa’s extensive farming conditions. Grazing includes herbaceous shrubs such as brakganna (Suaeda fruticosa) and wool bush (Leucosphaera bainesii). The reality is that no two farms are exactly alike, so cattle producers need to know their land to determine which … Blaauw, who owns and manages the stud with his sons Manie and Jan Jr, is the fifth generation to farm on the 13 523ha family farm, Salztal, and has been on the farm for the past 40 years. However, when given additives, such as in feedlots, the … detinens), shepherd’s tree (Boscia albitrunca), sweet thorn (A. karroo) and rattle pod (Catophractes alexandri). Thes e typical Bos Indicus animals, the most important of our indigenous breeds, were the first cattle encountered by Jan van Riebeeck shortly after he had arrived at the Cape. ANNELIE COLEMANTHE Afrikaner, once the most popular breed in southern Africa, is ideally suited to today's uncertain climatic conditions, says Namibia-based breeder Jan Blaauw, co-owner of the Salztal Afrikaner stud. As a result, various breeds were imported, mainly from Britain and Europe, to build up the region’s depleted cattle numbers. Afrikaner cattle thrive in Namibia’s arid regions, Discover the power of zero-based budgeting, Turning food waste into three million meals, ‘Go after what you want’ – lessons from a young spinach farmer, Broiler producer uses her position to uplift others, How to develop and manage a small beef cattle herd, How to make a living running a small-scale broiler operation, Namibian dairy industry in fight for survival. It’s our aim to see it regain its rightful place in the beef cattle breeding sector of Southern Africa.”. It is concluded that a moderate to high degree of variation is still present within the Afrikaner cattle breed, despite the recent decline in numbers of this indigenous breed. The average weaner weight is between 220kg and 240kg. Contact the Afrikaner Cattle Breeders' Society for more information. Bonsmara is a well adapted beef breed that produces on reproduction and growth under harsh conditions and excells in ideal conditions. LOCAL presenter and TV personality Paul da Prince's debut on South African series 'The Queen' finally aired, after he posted pictures of himself on set late last year. In the 1830s, Jonker Afrikaner concluded an agreement with the Nama chief Oaseb whereby the Oorlams would protect the central grasslands of Namibia from … Zambia: The first registered Bonsmaras were imported to Zambia by the Mulders family in 1994, and the Alexswill Bonsmara stud was established near Kalomo. This is mixed with ingredients such as molasses, salt, maize meal and camel thorn (Acacia erioloba) pods, and fed to the cattle. Your profile has not been updated! However, given the challenges facing farmers these days, he is convinced that the breed could again play a central role in the beef industry, due to a shift in focus in beef cattle production towards adaptability and productivity. The licks in the camps with brackish water have a lower salt content. The Blaauw family’s Salztal Afrikaner stud has over decades proved the breed’s worth as a truly African beef cattle breed. You will receive an email from The Namibian with your new password. It is also known as Cape Fat Tail and it is one of the oldest native sheep breeds in South Africa. Please verify this registration by opening the link in this email. Boskos has been a godsend to livestock farmers in Namibia. Afrikaners (Afrikaans: [afriˈkɑːnərs]) are an ethnic group in Southern Africa descended from predominantly Dutch settlers first arriving at the Cape of Good Hope in the 17th and 18th centuries. IMPORTANT: REMEMBER THAT NAMIBIAN ID NUMBERS SHOULD BE INSERTED AS FOLLOWS: 09-0123ABC New Payment Option You can now pay your NSBA account with PayToday. Please continue to log in! Any cow that fails to wean a calf every year is culled. – Farmers Weekly* Email the Blaauw family at [email protected]. The average live body weight of the mature cows is between 450 kg and 600 kg. “Despite the devastating drought ravishing large parts of Namibia at the moment, our cattle are faring well on the veld. Thanks to their evolution, African breeds can effectively regulate their body temperature to better adapt to hot weather conditions. WEBINAR New minimum wage: can farmers afford it? The online presence of the Namibian Stud Breeders Association. In between these periods, occasional droughts also occurred, but the current drought is the worst he has ever experienced. The breed has a well-muscled body and deep broad chest with round ribs. The Blaauw family’s Salztal Afrikaner stud has over decades … ADRIANO Visagie is no stranger to the Namibian film industry as he has landed roles both on the screen and on stage for a number of consecutive years. In October 2013 the 100 years’ existence of the Afrikaner Cattle Breeders’ Society of Namibia was commemorated at “Old” Neudamm by having an Afrikaner Information Day and an elite Auction the next day. Meatco's Procurement Manager, Koos Classens says that when you produce oxen, it is advisable to make use of crossbreeds. A mature Afrikaner bull weighs 820 - 1090 kg and a cow 450 - 600 kg. From here they ventured through Africa, from Egypt through the Sahara to the tropics, until finally arriving in South Africa. 42 John Meinert Street, Windhoek, Namibia. You can change this password after you logged in. Under the leadership of Jonker Afrikaner, the Oorlams used their superior weapons to take control of the best grazing land. To ensure they’ll be able to perform well in a commercial breeding environment, stud animals must be treated as if they were commercial cattle,” says Blaauw. Sheep and cattle appear in the northern parts of Namibia and Botswana more than 2000 years ago (Pleurdeau et al., 2012; Robbins et al., 2008). The objective of their stud is to exploit the breed’s competitive advantage of being hardy and superbly adapted to Africa’s farming conditions. African cattle breeds are more resistant to tick infestation and trypanosome infection – Trypanosomosis is a tsetse-transmitted disease in vertebrates – . We register, record and certify pedigree livestock to further stud breeding in Namibia. I decided to go into stud breeding to add value to our farming business,” Blaauw says. Pregnant Cows or with Calves available at N$ 6000-00 each. The new brand of Afrikaner Cattle meat: AfriBeef. Your registration validation was not succsessful! It is heartening to note how many stud breeders of other breeds have obtained Droughtmasters. He bred Afrikaners commercially until 2012, when he decided to embark on stud breeding. Isolated camel thorn trees also occur. Salztal is divided into 36 camps, and water is supplied from 14 boreholes, of which 10 supply brackish water. The Afrikaner’s good temperament and strong maternal and herding instincts are some of the reasons the Blaauws choose to farm them. WHAT year, which month? This is due to its ability to cross so well with virtually any other breed of cattle as well as its hardiness and adaptability, that allow them to thrive in the harsh Namibian conditions. Jan Blaauw says their animals have demonstrated the breed’s efficiency even during regular periods of drought. RAFAEL Nadal outclassed Fabio Fognini to close in on the all-time Grand Slam titles record on Monday as Ashleigh Barty ramped up hopes of becoming the Australian Open's first home winner in 43 years. Although this feed is manufactured commercially in Namibia, most livestock producers prefer to make their own on-farm. The herd is run on the vast and remote semi-arid sandy savanna area of Aroab in the Karas region of southern Namibia, on the edge of the Kalahari Desert, and the animals have shown their ability to perform under these extremely challenging production conditions. Given the very extensive terrain, the cows must have exceptional mothering abilities and be good milk producers. Bush encroachment is a major problem in many parts of the country, but the leaves, branches and seeds of the encroaching bushes can be used as a valuable feed source. Please try again! “My father, Manie Sr, also bred Afrikaners for many years. The Email already exists in our database. Submit your email address to get a new password via email: Your password has been reset! Here in Namibia, it takes us up to four years to reach the same amount of weight.” Compared to European meat, the one from Namibian farmers is basically untouched: While cows at big farms in Germany sometimes receive antibiotics every day, Org only uses medication if his cattle get sick – and only the sick individual receives treatment then. Please try again! So far, there has been no need for additional feed, except the normal winter and summer licks. The Afrikaner cow is fiercely protective of her calf, and is also known for ease of calving and longevity; cows up to 15 years old comfortably raise calves. Afrikaner cattle originated from wild cattle on the Asian steppes. Ancestors of the Afrikaner sheep were brought down from the middle east by the Khoikhoin people. Other oldest sheep breeds include the Blackhead Persian, Zulu, Damara and Pedi.. Your password has successfully been changed! Please try again! He adds that crossbreeding is necessary to capture the best qualities of the breeds involved. Under the leadership of Jonker Afrikaner, the Oorlams used their superior weapons to take control of the best grazing land. The stud maintains an average birthweight of between 30kg and 36kg and an inter-calving period of about 400 days. The average generation interval for the whole population was calculated as 6.554 ± 3.883 years. “Attributes such as muscling and meat quality are becoming increasingly important selection criteria,” he says. The breed's high mobility enables it to traverse many kilometres through the Kalahari sand to optimally utilise all available grazing.“We cannot afford stud animals that we have to pamper. THE Young Warriors will take no prisoners when they make their first appearance at the 2021 CAF U20 African Cup of Nations against Central Africa Republic on Monday afternoon in Mauritania. Both bulls and cows Height is around 152 cm, but the bulls are pretty larger than the cows. It also explains their dedication to breeding highly productive animals to ensure top beef production per hectare. Please try again. “We cannot afford stud animals that we have to pamper. The Blaauw family's Salztal Afrikaner stud has over decades proved the breed's worth as a truly African beef cattle breed.The herd is run on the vast and remote semi-arid sandy savanna area of Aroab in the //Kharas region of southern Namibia, and the animals have shown their ability to perform under these extremely challenging production conditions.Blaauw is the fifth generation to farm on the family farm, Salztal, and has been on the farm for the past 40 years. Breeding Cattle That Thrive In Namibia's Arid Regions Farmer's Weekly | Farmers Weekly 18 October 2019 The Afrikaner, once the most popular breed in Southern African, is ideally suited to today’s uncertain climatic conditions, says Namibia-based breeder Jan Blaauw, co-owner of the Salztal Afrikaner stud. © 2015 The Namibian All rights reserved. WITH its main shareholder facing budgetary constraints, the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has turned to private financiers to fund its five-year plan. Afrikaner cattle Legs are slightly sickle shaped. A range of Nguni Cows Heifers (some pure Nguni and others Santa Gertrudis crossings) for sale. In the 1830s Jonker Afrikaner concluded an agreement with the Nama chief Oaseb whereby the Oorlams would protect the central grasslands of Namibia from the Herero who were then pushing southwards. But if conditions continue to deteriorate, we'll have to start producing boskos (bush feed) soon as supplementary feed,” he says.Boskos has been a godsend to livestock farmers in Namibia. Steers reared on the veld with only a phosphorus lick and salt and slaughtered at the age of 27-30 months on average yield a carcass of 250 kg. “The notion that Afrikaners aren’t suited for feedlotting is nonsense,” says cattle farmer Susan Scheepers of Stoffberg, Mpumalanga. It is also known as the Africander and it is mainly raised for meat production. No places to show. LOCAL entrepreneur Adderley Williams wants to change the Namibian e-commerce industry and make Namibians more comfortable with shopping online. Bush encroachment is a major problem in many parts of the country, but the leaves, branches and seeds of the encroaching bushes can be used as a valuable feed source.The Salztal herd comprises about 150 cows and the grazing consists of mixed sweet- and sourveld.According to Blaauw, their Afrikaners are indiscriminate grazers and often resort to browsing, which is particularly important in times of drought. Your vote was not submitted. Afrikaner cattle have been labelled a "no-nonsense" breed. Namibia: In its almost 40 years in Namibia, the Bonsmara has become the second largest cattle breed (numerically) in the country, showing the most rapid growth over the last decade. Ramaphosa singles out agri achievements during SONA. “I have no doubt that the Afrikaner is a genetic treasure chest for sustainable and profitable beef production in Southern Africa.”. The Brahman in Namibia Over the past 60 years the Brahman has dramatically influenced and changed the composition of the Namibian national cattle herd. Huge herds of Sanga type cattle were herded by the Khoikhoi (Hottentots) when the Dutch established the Cape Colony in 1652. According to Blaauw, their Afrikaners are indiscriminate grazers and often resort to browsing, which is particularly important in times of drought. In addition these dam lines were also mated with Afrikaner, Bonsmara and Nguni bulls in all combinations. TOP QUALITY LIVE SHEEP, GOATS AND CATTLE ( STEER, COWS & CALF) N$ 1,000.00 MYNA9715 Windhoek. Email the Blaauw family at [email protected], or phone them on 00264 81 608 7806. In the early days of commercial cattle farming in southern Africa, the Afrikaner was the most popular and important breed, and contributed its genetics to many synthetic breeds. To ensure they'll be able to perform well in a commercial breeding environment, stud animals must be treated as if they were commercial cattle,” says Blaauw.He adds that the Salztal Afrikaners are not only low-maintenance animals, but also exhibit good resistance to diseases and internal and external parasites.The Afrikaner's good temperament and strong maternal and herding instincts are some of the reasons the Blaauws choose to farm them. The Afrikaner cattle are a breed of beef cattle indigenous to South Africa. There are 25 different breeds of cattle in Namibia and, much like rugby teams and car preference; all of them have supporters and naysayers. To produce it, the trees and bushes are harvested and shredded into a fine fibre. The Blaauws aim to achieve top performance from the veld and also select animals directly from the veld. The meeting place for Namibia’s bonsmara breeders. RAVICHANDRAN Ashwin hit a sparkling century and took a key wicket Monday to edge India closer to a series-levelling victory in the second Test against England, who face a daunting target of 482 to win. Your comment could not be loaded. Nguni Cows Heifers FOR SALE!!! Your registration was succsessful!You will receive an email from The Namibian. Nguni Cows & Heifers FOR SALE!!! Windhoek, Namibia. Favourites. Commercial breeders are their most important clients, says Blaauw, which is why their objective is to breed weaners that can hold their own in the feedlot industry. During the first millennium AD, the first Iron Age farmers arrived in the region, bringing with them cattle, sheep, goats, chickens and dogs. The aim is to use the Afrikaner, Bonsmara and Nguni as dam lines in crosses with specialized sire lines from British (represented by Angus) and European (represented by Simmentaler) breeds. In 1896, the breed was almost exterminated by the rinderpest epidemic, and thousands more Afrikaner cattle were killed or destroyed during the South African War (1899-1902). We supply Boer Goats , Sheep & beef slaughter and fattening bulls, beef carcass meat, pregnant heifers and dairy cows as well as customers special orders based on the current market demand in each country. The Afrikaner, also known as the Africander, is a breed of taurine-indicine ("Sanga") cattle indigenous to South Africa.. Current City and Home Town. Namibia Colour Run. The Blaauw family's Salztal Afrikaner stud has over decades proved the breed's worth as a truly African beef cattle … And the live body weight of the mature bulls varies from 820 kg to 1090 kg. The Salztal herd comprises about 150 cows and the stocking rate is 24ha/LSU. But if conditions continue to deteriorate, we’ll have to start producing boskos (bush feed) soon as supplementary feed,” he says. The major breeds are the Afrikaner, Bonsmara, Brahman and the Simmentaler. Search for articles & photographs since 2021-01-15. But its supremacy did not last forever.“The introduction of cattle breeds from other parts of the world and the development of synthetic breeds subsequently led to a steady decline in its popularity,” says Blaauw.However, given the challenges facing farmers these days, he is convinced that the breed could again play a central role in the beef industry, due to a shift in focus in beef cattle production towards adaptability and productivity.According to Blaauw, little is known about the origins of the Afrikaner breed, but it is thought to have descended from wild cattle on the Steppes of Central Asia.About 2 000 years ago, it crossed into North Africa and gradually migrated southwards over the centuries, with only the animals best adapted to arid desert conditions, extreme heat, tropical diseases and internal and external parasites finally reaching the southernmost parts of the continent.“Despite the devastating drought ravishing large parts of Namibia at the moment, our cattle are faring well on the veld.
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