Bonsmara
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
Bolowana
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Other name
Izankaya
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Other specific visible traits
Sanga Type
Herdbook established
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
upgraded to Africander
Location within country
Transkei, Cape Province
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
Belgian Blue
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Transboundary name
Belgian Blue
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
semen recently imported
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Beefalo
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Beefalo
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
Beef Shorthorn
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Transboundary name
Shorthorn
Other name
Korthoring
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Color comments
uni coloured: red, white, roan <br>multi coloured: red and white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
small horns
Weight females
498.00
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from United Kingdom; north-eastern England. It originated from Holderness and Teeswater.
Year of origin
1861
Location within country
Northern KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, NW Provinces
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Ayrshire
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Ayrshire
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Special characteristic of product
Animals of this breed produce milk of high quality.
Color comments
uni coloured: red-brown and white
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
lyre-shaped horns
Herdbook
y
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported from United Kingdom; The breed has been imported in the 18-19th century from south-western Scotland. It originated from Teeswater and other local breeds crossed with local Highland blood.
Year of origin
1890
Location within country
Gauteng, Free State, Eastern Cape, Western Cape Province
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Vulnerable
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Ankole
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Ankole
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered maintained
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Afrikaner
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Language
afrik
Transboundary name
Africander
Other name
Africander
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
Sanga type cattle breed
Adaptability to specific environment
Adaptable in all areas of South Africa
Specific resistance or tolerance
Have strong resistance to African-related diseases, parasites and temperature differences
Specific reproductive characteristic
• Long productive life with low calf mortality • Fertile with easy calving due to the shape of the hindquarters • Excellent mothers
Special characteristic of product
Its suitability for cross-breeding with exotic beef breeds It has best tasting, softest and succulent meat It has outstanding walking and climbing abilities in mountainous areas
Other special qualities
Animals of this breed show a lactation anoestrus under environmental stress. Excellent maternal qualities and milk yield
Color comments
uni coloured: red, yellow <br>multi coloured: yellow/white or red/white combinations (Bont)
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
long lateral horns
Wither height males
142.7
Wither height females
115
Weight males
955.00
Weight females
640.00
Other specific visible traits
Sanga type
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1912
Description of origin
South Africa indigenous cattle breed which brought by nomads during iron ages and later keep by Hottentots communities
Year of origin
0
Location within country
Northern, North Cape, Free State and Mpumalanga Provinces
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Afrigus
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Other name
Afrikaner-Angus composite
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Water buffalo
Country
Specie
ISO3
ZAF
Transboundary name
Murrah
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Number of horns males
0
Number of horns females
0
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
