Most of these farmers here in the Free State are Lesotho and Xhosa speaking people whom majority of them work in the mines as general labourers. As a person who farms with them, it is difficult to farm with most of them because there are some who dont believe in western medicine like having vaccination and deworming programme or having vets and farmers like you to come and advice on how to improve the quality of the animals so they just be not interested or not come at all. All in all your assessment is spot on. The grazing is not that good but the animals are surviving and yes I agree with you that most of these farmers myself included are not farming for business purposes but its a status thing, the more livestock you have, the more respect to get
@shanecotty32754 сағат бұрын
Thanks for the comment. Yes, I can see that some keep cattle for status. It's a pity that they aren't more open to suggestions though.
@siphesihlemfeka479413 сағат бұрын
What is the name of this farm and the address plz
@moonchildunsainted15 сағат бұрын
Good vid again. im a subscriber from Botswana. In Botswana we seem to have lost most of our Tswana cattle breed, we failed to save them. right now there's a government owned facility with Tswana bull semen, we can see how those bulls looked like, they look much like the Nguni you showed here, its unlike the tswana you see when you go out in the country to the farms, even with colour, the old Tswana in the pics and old videos looks like your Nguni, but now its a bit different. and there is just a handful of those bulls for which we saved the semen. If i wanted to breed pure Tswana i would have a very limited pool of genetics. to add to it, we have now as a country imported foreign cattle breeds to increase our national herd, so Tswana really is going to be a thing of the past, maybe the government will have pure Tswana in a single farm, but i dont think you can go to a farmer out here and find pure Tswana
@shanecotty32754 сағат бұрын
It's a pity that people don't realise the value of these indigenous breeds. They formed over time, selected by nature to be the best animals for our conditions. Unfortunately man always thinks he knows better.
@Dexotics17 сағат бұрын
Great video 🩵
@dr.changezdentalhospital830119 сағат бұрын
I will like to add a local Pakistani breed in desert who also live on minimum greesing available is called cholistani cow and bull please have a look through google or KZbin please
@shanecotty327518 сағат бұрын
Thanks, I'll have a look.
@AmiinMahamud-y7o19 сағат бұрын
This is not pure inguni there is bonsmara blood in this animal
@shanecotty327518 сағат бұрын
He is a registered stud breeder. They do DNA testing on all the animals.
@FanyanaHadebe23 сағат бұрын
Can you please do a video about cattle on this snowy weather
@shanecotty327519 сағат бұрын
The snow is too far from here!
@jackholman5008Күн бұрын
Great video,know any mashona stud breeders?
@shanecotty3275Күн бұрын
I know OF some stud breeders - but tge guys seem to be quite secretive.
@true5188Күн бұрын
How many hectare per animal. Whos buying them for meat . Animals get breed for different areas. and purposes. They are adapted in those area . How big is this herd.
@shanecotty3275Күн бұрын
Not sure. I know he had a breeding herd of 300 before the fire. He had to sell quite a few off afterwards.
@jacobwolki5138Күн бұрын
Great video, really enjoyed getting to view this herd!
@shanecotty3275Күн бұрын
Thanks. The camera doesn't do justice to how these animals REALLY look!
@shanecotty327523 сағат бұрын
Thanks! The camera doesn't do them justice!
@KaraboMontjane-q8tКүн бұрын
Nguni cattle went through natural selection over years hence they are adapted to harsh conditions. If you want farm with hardy cattle go for Nguni, their fertility is superb 🤞🤞
@shanecotty327523 сағат бұрын
Exactly!
@BuaMolimeКүн бұрын
Good characteristics within nguni and Brahman breed
@shanecotty327523 сағат бұрын
True, however the australians and americans seem to think that the brahman produces tough meat?
@hassanBinMoshiКүн бұрын
I would be interested in buying some animals from you or this breeder! They look great
@shanecotty3275Күн бұрын
Maybe one day!
@ntsikandamaseКүн бұрын
Farmers disney land Oom Shane🎉😂
@shanecotty3275Күн бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@qhudeni-i2yКүн бұрын
Which area of Northern Cape is this ?
@shanecotty3275Күн бұрын
Hopetown
@patsonmarime1875Күн бұрын
This is amazing. I now love nguni cattle.
@shanecotty327523 сағат бұрын
They are good animals!
@MothusiMolapisiКүн бұрын
Most bos indicus breeds can convert their body's urea to ATP which is actually energy
@felanimasilela2025Күн бұрын
Wow! Speechless Shane. This breed is unbelievable. Very impressive and thank you so much for sharing.
@shanecotty3275Күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@qwalaselatshaka7151Күн бұрын
Thank you for blessing us with this information Mr Shane, we learning a lot from you🙏🏾
@shanecotty3275Күн бұрын
I appreciate that
@rotoalma7823Күн бұрын
Wonderful bread
@shanecotty3275Күн бұрын
Thank you so much
@brendandooka4205Күн бұрын
What's the stud name of you don't mind giving
@brendandooka4205Күн бұрын
#if
@shanecotty3275Күн бұрын
Gariep Ngunis
@brendandooka4205Күн бұрын
All I can say is WOW Plus it's the first polled Nguni herd that I've seen without cross interference But wow Amazing animals at first I thought they where Bora type cows👌👌👌👌👌 Would love to get some commercial animals from that herd an put a mashona bull to them
@shanecotty3275Күн бұрын
I wasn't planning on buying any ngunis - yet. But when I saw the auction catalogue two red heifers caught my eye and I knew I just had to have them. Well I came back with 5 heifers and a bull 🤦♂️🤣🤣🤣
@finbarrdinneen3430Күн бұрын
That is a great herd of cows. A great place to buy the foundation of some of your own herd
@shanecotty3275Күн бұрын
Thanks. Yes they are tough, hardy animals. I'm actually thinking of registering as a stud breeder since I bought 2 on tge auction - but came back with 5 heifers and s bull!
@tebogobareng3200Күн бұрын
Great animals wow am impressed …..I however fail to understand how those animals are that good with no feed but well done to the Owner and congratulations on your heifer acquisition. Is he not selling any of those young Nguni bull calves I am willing to buy one immediately if he is selling
@shanecotty3275Күн бұрын
They actually browsing - which means they eating tree leaves, young branches and of course the natural bushes and dhrubs that grow in tge area.
@siyakadikwayo3107Күн бұрын
I'm learning a lot from this channel - Dankie! Quick question - what is a stud breeder?
@shanecotty3275Күн бұрын
A stud breeder breeds pure animals of a specific breed. So their main job is to keep a breed pure and up to the breed society standards.
@BeyonIncКүн бұрын
Im in love these cows are wooow😮🎉
@shanecotty3275Күн бұрын
They ARE nice!
@setsomokoti2881Күн бұрын
One thing about cattle they can drive you crazy. 🤣🤣 The cattle look great. One thing about cattle thy are tough, last year my place burnt down and those cows held strong and calved. I was shocked seeing them this year gaining weight on a depleted camp. Im waiting for my calves from October 15th. Really enjoy this channel
@shanecotty3275Күн бұрын
Thanks! Yes, as soon as I think I have it figured out - then something new comes along! Thanks for the support!
@kennethball2796Күн бұрын
Awesome and Amen. Nguni a Premiere Indigenous breed.
@ntsikandamaseКүн бұрын
Your herds are amazing as well boet
@karaborampedi9532 күн бұрын
well balanced cross-breeding (great job indeed} are you using Boran bull or brahman
@shanecotty3275Күн бұрын
Those are Boran bulls.
@felanimasilela20252 күн бұрын
Well done Shane. Can't wait to see your newly acquired Nguni heifers. For some odd reasons, Nguni cattles are close to my heart as someone who is interested in cattle farming. Looking forward to your next video.
@shanecotty3275Күн бұрын
Thanks! Got some REALLY nice animals. Will drop the video as soon as the weather turns!
@kennethball27962 күн бұрын
Safe travels , we share in the excitement on the Ngunis. Congratulations. We look forward to the video, irrespective of the weather .
@shanecotty3275Күн бұрын
Thanks Kenneth. Just wish you'd post some of those videos you sent me...
@TheBozza12 күн бұрын
Would you say these cows are medium framed or large framed?
@shanecotty3275Күн бұрын
They are larger framed where the simmental comes through more.
@TheBozza1Күн бұрын
@shanecotty3275 I was going to ask how this combo would work with non-selective grazing. The feedlot market element is appealing.
@lungalindokuhle27133 күн бұрын
nguni the best breed in South Africa
@shanecotty3275Күн бұрын
They ARE good animals!
@finbarrdinneen34303 күн бұрын
Congratulations on the new heifers. Do you need an extra bull to be managing, when Fred should be able to do for a few years. Safe travel's.
@tebogobareng32003 күн бұрын
This cow is so huge wow and the udder haven’t developed please I think you need to start thinking of twins
@shanecotty3275Күн бұрын
I wish they would be twins!!!
@KaraboMontjane-q8tКүн бұрын
That's what I'm seeing probably twins
@ntsikandamase3 күн бұрын
Dankie Oom Shane. Can't wait for the nguni video💪. Very interested in that breed
@shanecotty3275Күн бұрын
Thanls for the kind words!
@evrausurua59183 күн бұрын
Congratulations on the Ngunis heifers .all the best .safe travels
@shanecotty3275Күн бұрын
Thanks 👍
@patsonmarime18753 күн бұрын
The cow is 99.99% ready for calving.
@MothusiMolapisi3 күн бұрын
Not yet the udder hasn't dropped yet
@tebogobareng32003 күн бұрын
Not really maybe a week or two
@shanecotty3275Күн бұрын
I agree. Always get it wrong.
@jancovanderwesthuizen80703 күн бұрын
Ek wens ek het nie van boerdery gehou nie 😂 Lyk my die slim ding sou net wees om n huisie by die see te koop en verhuur as jy net n wins wou maak
@shanecotty3275Күн бұрын
Janco dis maar iets wat in die bloed is!
@jancovanderwesthuizen8070Күн бұрын
@@shanecotty3275 vir seker!
@12bigredd4 күн бұрын
Omg he is handsome beasty
@shanecotty32754 күн бұрын
He is!!!
@geoffdavison99314 күн бұрын
Quality cattle. Watching from Australia 🇦🇺
@shanecotty32754 күн бұрын
Thanks Geoff!
@phillipwatson44414 күн бұрын
Typically Brangus are black.
@neoeliasmatheba48874 күн бұрын
Are you able to provide a link to Johan Zissman’s KZbin page? I can’t find his page
@shanecotty32754 күн бұрын
Just search "Johan zIetsman". He doesn't have his own channel as such - but you'll find many farmets days he attended.