Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS)
Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, more commonly known as CMS is caused by a deletion of the homozygous base pair 20 (470del20), the function of this base pair is to code for the epsilon subunit of the acetylcholine receptor at the neuromuscular junction.
Breeders Manual
The English version of the Breeders Manual has arrived, and the Afrikaans version is currently at the printers. This Breeders’ manual aims to provide Simbra breeders with the essential information,
Welcome to new breeders
We would like to welcome the following new breeders to the Simbra family
LRF Stockman School
The LRF is committed to educating Livestock Farmers, emerging through to stud, to improve their farming enterprises and to become more profitable.
Simbra Spring Showcase Highlights
On the 7th of September Simbra held a breeders meeting, important details relating to the 2023 financial budget, breed improvement and breed standards were addressed and discussed with the breeders.
Myostatin (Double Muscling)
Myostatin is found in all mammals and influences the protein that controls muscle development. Natural mutations of the gene produce proteins that are less effective at controlling muscle development, and often results in increased muscle mass (Double Muscling).
Farmer’s Day – Terugvoering van Fiducia inligtingsdag
Fiducia het ‘n uiters suksesvolle inligtingsdag aangebied wat deur 90 mense by gewoon is. Die Steenekamp familie se passie vir hul Simbra beeste was nie net aanvoelbaar nie maar aansteeklik.
Feedback from Mpumalanga Club Information Day
At our AGM in March 2022 the importance of Clubs and Regional Representatives were identified as a strategic intervention. From March to date this strategy was implemented and many Simbra events were arranged throughout the country with great success and positive feedback from the attendees.
Foot and Mouth Disease
Many farmers have been affected by the recent “lockdown” placed on the movement and sale of cattle due to Foot-and-Mouth disease (FMD).
Pompes – Generalised Glycogenosis
Generalised Glycogenosis (GSD-II), more commonly known as Pompes, is a lethal inherited genetic disorder which has been diagnosed in Brahman and Shorthorn cattle, and the derivatives thereof. The disease is inherited as recessive, in other words, only calves that inherit a mutant gene from both parents will be affected by the disease. The disease occurs […]
