Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Description
The name derives from the surname of the professor who oversaw its breeding programme, Pro Jan Bonsma and Mara, which is one of the research stations where the breed was developed.
Transboundary name
Bonsmara
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
Bos Taurus africanus type Bonsmara is a composite cattle breed, which comprise 5/8 Afrikaner, 3/16 Shorthorn and 3/16 Hereford
Adaptability to specific environment
Animals of this breed are well adapted to warm bushveld and subtropical areas.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The breed is reported to be heat, ticks and tick borne diseases tolerant.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The breed is known for regular callings and high weaning weights. High Fertility Early sexual maturity
Special characteristic of product
Produce high quality tender meat
Other special qualities
Easy calving Good mothering abilities
Color comments
uni coloured: red and brown <br>comments: bull with a slight hump
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
medium sized
Wither height males
123
Wither height females
119.8
Weight males
950.00
Weight females
618.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1972
Description of origin
composite of Afrikaner (5/8), Shorthorn (3/16) and Hereford (3/16) by Prof. J.C. Bonsma at Mara Research Station, South Africa: A second line, the Wesselsvlei line was developed in the 1960`s using the Red Poll as a basis.
Year of origin
1936
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
