It is time to draw the line!

Which line? The distinguishing line between carcass and meat quality traits.ss and meat quality traits.

Contemporary groups refer to groups of animals that have been exposed to very similar environmental factors throughout their lives, thereby accounting for all environmental factors when comparing the performance of the animals for a specific trait.

Please save the date and take note of the Simbra Spring Showcase events happening between the 3rd and 5th of September 2024 in Parys at the Afridome.

The Simbra Cattle Breeders’ Society of Southern Africa wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude and thanks to Mr. Pieter Meyer for his dutiful years of service to the society as Breeder Liaison.

The Simbra Cattle Breeders’ Society of Southern Africa recently underwent an exciting makeover!

The start of the second phase of the Beef Genomics Program (BGP2) has been met with great anticipation. BGP2 commenced in April 2024 and will extend for a period of three years.

A Simbra Breeders Information Course was offered from 23- to 24 May 2024 by the Wilckens family, Ondeka Simbra. The Simbra Breed Director, Mr Kobus Bester, was the Course presenter and shared a lot of his knowledge and experience with the Breeders during these two days of gathering.

In May 2024, the Simbra Society presented a beginner’s course for the students of the University of the Free State (UFS) at the university experimental farm and at Mr Chris Richter’s farm outside of Bloemfontein.

On March 12th and 13th of this year, several judges and inspectors came together in Lindley, Free State for an accreditation course.

Functional efficient cattle for profitable farming – Marius Potgieter, Marichelle Simbra stud, Simbra Breed Examiner and Senior Judge

Bloem show 2024 was a show which far exceeded the expectations of stockman and the public in general, the show this year had over 5000 cattle and over 3000 small stock on show.