Feedback on the Bloem Show 2024
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.
Genotyping: Microsatellites vs SNPs
Genotyping is the laboratory testing and analysis of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) to investigate the genetic makeup (profile) of an individual.
Simbra Spring Showcase 2023
The 2023 Simbra Spring Showcase took place from the 4th – 7th September 2023. The festivities began on Tuesday, 5 September with a wonderful opening ceremony
LRF Stockman School 2023
The 15th annual LRF Stockman School took place from the 11th-13th of October 2023, at Aldam.
Advances in Feed Efficiency through Genomic Selection
The global population is increasing and parallel to it the demand for food is increasing. The amount of land available to produce more food, however, is not.
Klerksdorp Course
Vir meer as 15 jaar al bied die Maré’s van Klerksdorp ‘n Simbra beginnerkursus aan vir graad 11 leerders van die Klerksdorp Hoërskool.
Advances in Fertility through Genomic Technologies
Fertility is a complex, polygenic trait that is concerned with an animal’s quality of being fertile or its ability to conceive offspring.
New Staff Member
It is with great pleasure that we welcome Charné Visser to the Simbra team.
Fertility Trait Block Accuracies for Index Reporting
The Simbra society moved over to the new selection indexes earlier this year where there is significant emphasis on fertility (Days to Calving and Scrotal Size) in all three indexes.
Feedback on Bleka Information Day
On the 14th of June Bleka Simmentalers and Simbras hosted their annual beef information day. The day was very well attended by commercial farmers from the area and was very interactive.
