Beef Cattle Information Days
As part of Simbra’s mission to provide quality service and leadership to both it’s members and the broader industry – on the 15th and 16th of March the Simbra Society, with the sponsorship of Plaasmedia and Molatek hosted two Beef Cattle Information Days.
Club Information Days
Op die 17 November 2022 het Sentraal Vrystaat Klub ‘n baie suksesvolle bees inligtingsdag by Edenburg Golfklub gehou. Die dag was goed geondersteun
CUT Simbra Beginners Course
On the 2nd and 3rd of March, the Simbra Society held a beginner’s course for the Central University of Technology (CUT). Mr Phillip Viljoen was kind enough to host us on his farm outside Bloemfontein.
New Breedplan Software and Selection Indexes
The Simbra society moved over to the new selection indexes and also moved onto a new version of Breedplan (V6.2). This newer version of Breedplan contained some updates to the models, particularly for the Days to Calving Model.
Benefits of Ultrasound Scanning
The need for accurate, objective and reproducible measurements of body composition has long been of interest in livestock production. Real-time Ultrasound (RTU) scanning is not only a measure of the physiological makeup of an animal, but also an indication of carcass traits
Upcoming sales
Upcoming sales for April and May 2023
Past sales results – February & March 2023
View or download February and March 2023 Sales results
Updates from the office
As most of us experienced during Covid lockdown, modern day technology has allowed us to be able to work effectively, remotely. The Simbra Society office has closed, and all work will be done remotely for the foreseeable future.
