1.9K views · 25 reactions | Nguni cattle represent one of the oldest indigenous breeds in Africa. Nico Harris, president of the Nguni Cattle Breeders' Society of SA, says that Nguni cattle face significant discrimination as feedlots do not like the breed . Watch the video to find out why. #FarmersWeeklySA | Farmer's Weekly SA | Facebook

Did you know that Nguni cattle are renowned for their exceptional longevity? While many people recognise the impressive lifespan of Nguni cows, it is just as fascinating that Nguni bulls can remain active in the herd well into old age! This remarkable longevity is a testament to the breed’s resilience, adaptability, and strong genetics. Nguni cattle thrive in tough environments, with their hardiness and gradual tooth wear allowing them to remain productive for decades. Some Nguni cows have been

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History shows Nguni cattle migrated through areas where endemic diseases occurred and have survived seasonal and periodic droughts. This adaptation period made Nguni cattle one of the hardiest breeds - and they deserve a place in modern beef production systems. (Read the article "WHY THE NGUNI ADDS UP TO REAL PROFIT" here: https://www.nguni.co.za/Publications/Articles/11 July 2014 pg63.pdf ) Nguni cattle can efficiently produce meat with low input costs in a variety of environments, according to

Nguni cattle are not only all about their beautiful "bont" hides and impressive horns, but the areas where Nguni cattle occur, are climatically harsh, prone to droughts and disease-ridden. Nguni cattle have been proven to be suitable for beef production where temperature and humidity are high, as in the area where Boela Niemann farms with his Bontvoet Nguni Stud. Moreover, they have long productive lives; cows calve regularly and produce 10 or more calves easily during their lifetime. The cows s