Indigenous African Breeds - The Drakensberger.

[@FanyanaHadebe]

Thanks for the video I have a mixture of nguni and Drakensberger cattle, Drakensberger are great breed to farm with

[@shanecotty3275]

Why don't you load a short clip on your channel and post the link here. I'd love to see them.

[@munyazamunyaza5005]

Yes I always thought they looked European

[@willievermaak1406]

Nice Shane, you are getting around boet!! Good on you. Can't go wrong with the Uys beeste.👌

[@shanecotty3275]

Thanks Willie. Yes, they are also good animals that increase your options.

[@ncedisafeni351]

I'm loving your content

[@shanecotty3275]

Thanks!

[@grahamhobbs5491]

Good cattle, pity many breeders have basterdised them with the addition of Angus

[@shanecotty3275]

Agreed. Fortunately there are still some pure herds around.

[@louiskruger3725]

I won't exchange my Drakensbergers for anything💪

[@shanecotty3275]

You are fortunate to farm with them!

[@Davidsizwe-ov4gw]

please advice, if the cows are running with the bull all year round . what about inbreeding between the animals, how is it controlled

[@shanecotty3275]

Hi David, A bull would generally only work for three seasons in any case then you would need to change him. If the bull runs with the cows all year, you should get 3 cycles - if your heifers don't cycle from 14 months of age. Otherwise you would need to separate these heifers at weaning.

[@KenpachiAjax]

Looks more like European cattle.

[@shanecotty3275]

Possibly due to the influence of the few european animals brought in by Jan Van Riebeek.