Inspections

Inspections serve as a quality guarantee of phenotypic characteristics for the buyer of a registered animal and ensures that all registered animals comply with the minimum breed standards. Calf book females can be inspected from the age of 12 months and calf book bulls may be inspected from 18 months. A reminder that all bulls to be inspected MUST be inspected on the Linear Classification system, the inspection of female animals on the linear classification is optional but HIGHLY recommended. The linear classification system is a very useful tool whereby a within-herd inspection report can be requested, that summarises the phenotypic characteristics that are prevalent from the use of certain sires. All bulls that pass inspection must be branded with the Simbra “S” brand. At any publicly held Simbra auction, it is compulsory that ALL animals are screened/inspected (bulls on the linear classification system). If an animal does not pass screening, under no circumstances may that animal enter the auction ring. It is the responsibility of the breeder/seller to arrange inspections/screenings. A list of inspectors has been made available on the website. The proposed cost of inspection is R1500 per day (excluding travel expenses) and is to be carried by the breeder. Please contact an inspector to make sure that your inspections remain up to date.