How much is a Nguni cow in South Africa?

20 April 2021

ANIMALS AVERAGE HIGHEST
Cow 3 in 1 R 14 375.00 R 17 000.00
Pregnant Heifers R 12 333.33 R 16 000.00
Open Cows R 9 000.00 R 9 000.00
Commercial Pregnant Cows R 10 250.00 R 12 000.00

What is special about Nguni cattle?

The Nguni is known for its good temperament. Nguni cattle are heat and light tolerant and can handle extreme heat and cold alike. They are adaptable and hardy and possess excellent resistance to internal and external parasites with natural immunity to tick borne diseases.

How much is a Nguni cow worth?

Umsenge Nguni

Type of Stock No of Stock Average Price
Pregnant Heifers (>5 Months) 45 R7840.00
Pregnant Heifers (<5 Months) 9 R8466.66
Cows & Calves 7 R9685.71
Open Heifers/Running with Bull 19 R6147.37

What are the uses of Nguni cattle?

Utility: The Nguni cattle are used for milk and meat; their socio-cultural functions are also important. The body conformation of the Nguni is more of a dairy than beef type but it is principally used for beef production and for work.

How much milk does a Nguni cow produce?

The Nguni cows and calves reacted well to this once-a-day milking and provided up to 4.4 litres of milk per day for lactation periods of 128 days. This production was in addition to milk required to rear her calf.

How much is a Nguni calf?

Nguni, brahman and bonsmara cattles for sale We sell calves for r2500 each heifers’ ranges from r4500 -5500…

How much is a cow in 2021 SA?

$1,625 per head
How Much Is A Cow Worth 2021? Cattle bred for breeding will continue to rise in value as liquidation and calf values increase. The average price will be $1,625 per head in 2021, rising to $125 per head in 2022.

Why Nguni cattle thrive under difficult conditions?

The Nguni cattle have been chosen specifically because they are an indigenous breed and can thrive under difficult conditions. They are easy to maintain because of their low cost input, are reputed to have high fertility rates, and can withstand adverse conditions and diseases than other breed of cattle.