SA HEREFORD The breed for success

1917 — 2017

A coffee table book to celebrate the centenary of the SA Hereford Society Uitgegee deur Landbouweekblad

Media24 Weeklikse Tydskrifte Heerengracht 40, Kaapstad 8000

Alle regte voorbehou © 2017 Landbouweekblad en die SA Hereford-telersgenootskap

Eerste uitgawe 2017

Hoofbestuurder: Media24 Weeklikse Tydskrifte: Minette Ferreira Uitgewer: Theuns Venter Uitgewersbestuurder: Edwina Fielies Hoofredakteur: Media24 Landboutitels: Chris Burgess Redakteur Spesiale Projekte: Jacolette Kloppers Taalversorgers: Irma van der Vyver en Jearelle Wolhuter Kunshoof: Elgéé Strauss Produksiebestuurder: Gretchen Peiser Retoesjeerder: Jason Wakefield Reproduksie: André Beck Administrasie: Luzaan Grobbelaar SA Hereford-telersgenootskap: Liezel Grobler Gedruk deur: Lithotech This bull is WDW11 18. His sire was WDW 08-70, which was used as stud bull by Piet Lourens. The sire of WDW 08-70 was WDW 02-23, which was the national champion in 2005. He was also the sire of WDW08-41, the national champion in 2011. Locheim Lets Go WDW11-18 was sold to Danie van Breda of Ja-Niel Herefords for R90 000. Photo: Jan van Dyk Voorwoord 6

Hoofstuk 1 – Geskiedenis – Herefords in Suid-Afrika 8

Hoofstuk 2 – Muur van roem 16

Hoofstuk 3 – Boodskappe van gelukwense 20

Hoofstuk 4 – Ons stoeterye – persoonlike verhale 22

Hoofstuk 5 – ’n Keur van nasionale kampioene 62

Hoofstuk 6 – Waardes en eienskappe 68

Hoofstuk 7 – Demografiese ontleding 72

Hoofstuk 8 – Wêreldraad van die Hereford-telersgenootskap 76

Hoofstuk 9 – SA Stamboek 78

Hoofstuk 10 – SA Hereford – telers oor die jare 82

Hoofstuk 11 – SA Hereford – huidige telers 95

SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR Preface 6

Chapter 1 – History – Herefords in South Africa 8

Chapter 2 – Wall of fame 16

Chapter 3 – Congratulatory messages 20

Chapter 4 – Our studs – personal stories 22

Chapter 5 – A selection of national champions 62

Chapter 6 – Values and traits 68

Chapter 7 – Demographic analysis 72

Chapter 8 – World Hereford Council 76

Chapter 9 – SA Studbook 78

Chapter 10 – SA Hereford – breeders over the years 82

Chapter 11 – SA Hereford – current breeders 95

SA HEREFORD 100 YEARS Preface / Voorwoord

genous and hardy Sanga-type cattle. grams which led to the development The strongest of these were then of many new breeds in Africa. The selected for agricultural purposes, most successful was the Bonsmara, 100 YEARS OF mainly ploughing and pulling to which the Hereford contributed wagons. The well-known Afrikaner three-eights of the genetic makeup breed of cattle was established. from Afrikaner-based cattle. The The need for good quality meat Braford also proved to be successful PASSION, GUTS producing animals led to the intro­ in the sub-tropical areas. The Brah- duction of Hereford cattle from man brought a lot of hardiness and England in the 20th century. These tick resistance to this breed. good tempered, well-muscled and The evolution from a well-muscled, AND GLORY! fertile animals were very well short-legged, curly haired Hereford of accepted as farmers soon realised the the previous century to the modern huge potential offered by the Here- South African Hereford with its ford breed. medium frame, smooth coat and Geographically, Herefords were good pigment proved to be very soon found throughout South Africa, successful. The fine art of breeding Namibia and even Zambia. As a cattle with a superior genotype in a breed they adapted very well to the very harsh environment demanded a harsh conditions of Africa. century of dedicated cattle breeders From the wet and cold winters of who have put the Hereford first in the Western Cape to the Sourveld their farming operations. and snowy mountains of the Eastern To everybody involved in the Cape and Karoo through to the develop­ment of the SA Hereford sub-tropical hills of Natal and even during the previous 100 years: to the semi-arid Northern Cape and I salute you! May the next 100 years Kalahari suited them. of Hereford breeding be as adven- Dr Carl Scholtz The Herefords really showed their turous as the first. SA Herefords potential when introduced into the are ready – are you? Thank you and hen I read Highveld region of the Free State congratulations to everyone who through this and the Transvaal, where maize contributed to this book. book, I was farming led to good-quality grazing totally overcome during winter and the Hereford’s feed Dr Carl Scholtz by feelings of conversion rates made it successful President astonishment, and highly sought after in the feedlot 2009 – 2013 Wproudness and joy. industry. Cattle farming in Africa evolved The Hereford’s potential was The Hereford Centenary Celebration Headline news. Newspapers reported about the Herefords over the decades. from communal free-roaming indi- soon realised in cross-breeding pro- Tour is taking place in September 2017.

6 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR On this photo, taken in 1926 in Colesberg in the Northern Cape, the United Kingdom’s Prince of Wales is inspecting the first Clewer Hereford Stud.

SA HEREFORD 100 YEARS 7 Hoofstuk Geskiedenis / Chapter History A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE HEREFORD BREED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE HEREFORD BREED IN SOUTH AFRICA

Written by Esté van Marle-Köster (PhD; Pr. Anim. Sci)

he earliest record thousands of graded or commercial of Hereford cattle Herefords (Walton, 1986). It is dates back to the estimated that 51% of Herefords late 1700s in Here­ exported by the 20th century went fordshire in central to the USA, approximately 40% to England, with a South America and smaller numbers description of the to Australia and South Africa. Hereford by Thomas Duckham as The Hereford breed was introdu­ Tan animal of “health and vigour with ced into South Africa between 1892 marks of maturity, provincially oxey, and 1901, when George Moorcroft not steerish”. imported Southern Cross, the bull. It was further described as having George Moorcroft, James Gray, a bright and silky coat, red colour Abe Bailey and G.C. Young were and the bald face – the distinguishing Thomas Duckham referred to in some records as the Advance Domino 20 characteristic of the true Hereford­ fathers of the SA Hereford popula­ shire breed. Sir Benjamin Tomkins The first export of Hereford cattle tion. In 1903, the former Transvaal Hereford cattle in South Africa. ture (USDA) had established projects is often described as the founder of (a bull and two heifers) from the Uni­ government imported 27 Here­ with different inbred lines focusing the breed and he preferred earlier ted Kingdom was to North America ford cows and four bulls, including ROLE OF HEREFORD on traits important to commercial maturing animals and animals that in 1817. Several further imports took British Gold, the prominent bull CATTLE IN RESEARCH farmers at the time. Line 1 was could be fattened from pastures. As place, followed by the founding of the that was kept at the Potchefstroom One of the most significant contribu­ started with 50 cows purchased from the Hereford breed grew in numbers American Hereford Cattle Breeders College of Agriculture. tions to beef cattle research with George Miles of Miles City, Monta­ during the early 1800s, more empha­ Association in 1881 and the Polled The South African Breeders Herefords as the major breed was na, and two bulls, Advance Domino sis was placed on improving “sym­ Hereford Breeders Association in Society was established in 1917 and the development of Line 1 Hereford and Advance D 54. From the 14 lines metry, thickness and smoothness” 1907. By 1920, 3% of all cattle in the a hundred years later, in 2017, is cattle at Fort Keogh during the early developed, six were culled due to (Brigss & Briggs). USA were purebred Herefords, with fortunate to celebrate 100 years of 1930s. The US Department of Agricul­ poor performance, and the remaining

8 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR research programmes. During the OVER A PERIOD OF 100 1950s, 560 Hereford cows were kept YEARS, HEREFORD at the Mara Agricultural Research CATTLE IN SOUTH Station. Over a period of almost AFRICA CHANGED 15 years the herd was subjected FROM SMALL-FRAMED, to strict selection for smooth coat, WOOLLY COATED ANI- thick hides and pigmentation MALS TO A MEDIUM-­ of udders and around the eyes, FRAMED, SMOOTH- which resulted in a Hereford COATED AND WELL- herd more suited and adapted to a PIGMENTED BREED sub-tropical environment. It was during this time that the Hereford was used in a cross-breeding pro- gramme with Milk Shorthorn to Advance Domino 54 develop the South African Bons­ mara. The Hereford was included for their fertility, constitution and superior grazing abilities. Besides their contribution to the SA Bonsmara­ , over the past century Hereford cattle have been included in several South African research studies on various traits important to the entire beef cattle industry. South African Hereford breeders have been participating in perfor­ Line 1 Dominette 01449 mance recording since 1959, resulting in substantial data being available by the Technology Innovation Agency as the USA, Canada, UK and Austra- lines were crossed to exploit heterosis Hereford cattle worldwide. since the 1990s for genetic evaluations (TIA), with the aim of establishing lia has contributed to the SA gene (MacNiel et al, 1989). This resulted in In an effort to map the bovine and determining estimated breeding reference populations for SA beef pool and the establishment of genetic the well-known Line 1 Hereford from genome, the DNA of a Line 1 bull was values (EBVs). They are also using cattle breeds. linkages that present opportunities Miles City. During the development used in the Bovine Hapmap Project DNA-based parentage for accurate Over a period of 100 years, Hereford for genetic evaluations and collabo- of Line 1, dwarfism was eliminated (Liu et al., 2009), and the DNA of pedigree information required for cattle in South Africa changed from ration across countries. Directional and selection was focussed on growth the cow Dominette 01449 was used high accuracy in available EBVs. small-framed, woolly coated animals selection for fertility, growth and and efficiency. in the whole genome sequencing The SA Hereford Society has also to a medium-framed, smooth-coated, functional efficiency has resulted in The development of Line 1 Here- project. recently engaged in genomics by and well-pigmented breed adapted to a well-established breed still contri- ford cattle had a significant impact In South Africa, Hereford cattle being a participating member in the the South African environment. Bull buting significantly to commercial on the selection and development of have also been included in a number of Beef Genomics Programme funded semen imported from countries such beef production in South Africa.

SA HEREFORD 100 YEARS 9 Hoofstuk Geskiedenis / Chapter History GENERAL OVERVIEW A TIMELINE OF THE SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE HEREFORD BREED, WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON SOUTH AFRICA

1627: The beginning of the Here- 1903: Sir Abe Bailey and Mr G.W. kraal in the Cape Province is listed Conference was held in Buenos cattle from the Bromfield herd also ford brand. Young acquired large numbers of as a founder member in the Hereford Aires, Argentina. went to Namibia. animals and must be considered the Herdbook, Volume 1. 1817: The first Herefords were founders of the breed in South Africa. 1957: Herefords moved to the top 1960: The third World Hereford exported to the USA. 1927: Two polled Hereford bulls of the list of global beef cattle exports Conference was held in Kansas City, 1903: The Transvaal government (Pisidove and Priam) and one cow issued by die Livestock Export Group USA. 1846: The English Herdbook was imported 27 cows and 4 bulls. The (Perfection Gem 2nd) were imported and covering the six months ending opened. It contained the pedigrees herd was established at the Potchef- by Major W.E. Heydeman, Thornby, 30 June. They exported 116 head, 1961: The bull growth test station of 551 bulls. stroom College of Agriculture. and Harley, to Southern Rhodesia 26 more than the Beef Shorthorn at at Irene was opened with a Hereford from America. 90, and nearly double the Aberdeen bull as demonstration animal, and 1878: The English Herdbook 1910: The importation of large num- Angus figure of 63. Of the 116 head, was financed by Vleissentraal. Society was founded. Seven years bers of animals proved a big factor in 1945: Charles Eustace established 63 were exported to Australia, 31 to later the Herdbook was closed to all establishing the Hereford in South the Arbor Hereford Stud in Under- Israel, which has shown a marked 1961: Syferpan Kismet 9th was the animals whose sires and dams had Africa before Union. berg, Natal. This is the oldest existing preference for the breed, eight to the first Hereford to win the Gold Cup at not been registered. stud in South Africa. USA, six to Argentina, and three to the Rand Show. Syferpan Herefords 1917: The Hereford Society of South Africa. went on to win 40 Interbreed Cham- 1892: The first two Hereford bulls Southern Africa was established on 1948: Jaros Investment founded pionships in SA. were imported from England to 6 April 1917 at the Witwatersrand the Vicedale Hereford Stud, which, 1959: Vicedale Herefords was the South Africa. Show with Sir John Ray as president. as Jarrosson Estates, became the first South African Hereford herd 1961: Vicedale Magnus was The constitution was accepted five largest Hereford stud in the world, with that, together with a few other breeds, crowned Grand Champion of all 1901: George Moorcroft imported months later, on 6 September 1917. more than 2 000 registered cows. It began official performance testing breeds at the Kimberley and Vryburg the Hereford bull Southern Cross was also one of the largest registered by the Department of Agriculture Shows. and 14 female animals to South 1906-1917: Herefords were herds of any breed in the world. in Irene. Africa. recorded in the South African Stud 1963: Syferpan Kismet 25th, owned Book. The first volume included the 1951: The first World Hereford 1959: By the end of the 1950s and by Tim Henderson, was the first pol- 1902: James Gray from the Cape pedigrees of the earliest imports. Conference was held in England. the early 1960s, Jarrosson Estates led Hereford bull to win a major Province imported a bull, Rufus, and had exported more than 120 bulls to championship at the Natal Royal two cows, Abigail and Dolly. 1925: S.L. Moorcroft from Klip- 1956: The second World Hereford CBC Botswana. The first Hereford Show.

10 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR 1963: Vicedale Magnus from the given the society’s Golden Seal 1969: Sarn Lavish (imported) of 1971: Syferpan Woodcock won Jarrosson Estate, Vryburg, was the Award. Destiny was a prolific sire, Vicedale Herefords won the Inter- the Chamber of Mines Gold Cup for champion of his breed, as well as the especially in the 1970’s, due to his breed Gold Cup in Kimberley. Supreme Beef Champion at the Rand Grand Champion Beef Breed Bull at consistency in breeding superb Show. the Schweizer-Reneke Show. milking qualities in his daughters. 1970: D.J. Louw’s Wenlock Julius won the Gold Cup in Kimberley. 1971-1977: John van Breda was 1964: 39 Hereford animals were 1968: Syferpan Unity 2nd, bred by the manager of the Hereford society. imported to SA. S.L. Moorcroft and Sons, was sold to 1970: Ward Gant of Sydney on Vaal A.J. Hillhouse for a SA record price imported Herefords to South Africa 1972: Coloniesplaats showed 1964: The fourth World Hereford of R3 500. from the USA. the Beef Interbreed Champion, CP Conference was held in Dublin, Cowslip 5, at the Rand Show. Ireland. 1968: Rose Moorcroft received 1970: At the Rand Show National the Lowell-Price Trophy from Prime Championships in Johannesburg: 1972: The Society has 650 mem- 1964-1967: Erny Viljoen was the Minister John Vorster. Grand Champion bull: Willowgrove bers. secretary of the Hereford Society. Advocate of Estate Late Leon Jacob- Wenlock Julius 1968: The Lowell-Price Trophy for son; Grand Champion cow/heifer: 1972: The sixth World Here- 1965: Lukanji Kismet was the Gold Supreme Champion Beef Animal Willowgrove Tiara 3rd of Estate Late ford Conference was held. WHC Cup winner in Bloemfontein. 1967: G.J. van der Heever won the was introduced at the Border Agri- Leon Jacobson. delegates, technical advisor Tim Gold Cup at the Bloemfontein Show cultural Society Show. Henderson and Arthur Hambly from 1965: Syferpan Grenadier, owned with the bull Syferpan Wellington. 1970: The Hereford breed became South Africa attended. by A.W. Dempers, was the Grand 1969: Wilock Tommy bred by Mrs the second largest-breed in South Champion Beef Bull in Windhoek. 1968: The fifth World Hereford Isabel Moorcroft from Queenstown. Africa after the Afrikaner breed, with 1972: At the World Hereford Con- Conference was held in Australia. more than 10 000 cows. ference National Championships at 1965: The North West Hereford 1969: The North West Hereford club was established in Kimberley. 1968: At the National Champion­ clubhouse was established on the ships in Bloemfontein: Grand Cham- showgrounds in Vryburg with Hans 1965: At the Rand Show with Mr pion bull: Haven Unique of S.L. Köster as first President. R.S. Wilson from Australia as judge: Moorcroft and Sons; Supreme Cham- National Champion cow: Holpan AB pion cow/heifer: Syferpan Caroline 1969: G.J. van der Heever won the Johanna II of WH Hambly and son; R22 of S.L. Moorcroft and Sons. Gold Cup at Vryburg (with Syferpan National Champion bull: Brocket Wellington) and Port Elizabeth (best Uranium of Murray Campbell. 1968: Syferpan Wellington won the pair). first of three consecutive Interbreed 1965: 95 Hereford animals were Championships at the Vryburg Show. 1969: At the Rand Show the Cham- imported to South Africa. ber of Mines Gold Cup for Supreme 1968: Coloniesplaats Stud impor- Champion Pedigree Beef Animal on 1967: The SA Hereford Society ted the bull Crickley Barrow Destiny. the show went to Wilock Tommy, celebrated its 50th anniversary. He was the first Hereford bull to be with owner A.P. Olivier. The sixth World Hereford Conference was held in 1972.

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the Rand Show, 450 Hereford cattle 1972: Coloniesplaats Cowslip 5 was off one-third of the female animal took part in a parade. The judge was the Gold Cup winner at the Rand figures to the Zimbabwe Hereford Mr Archie Black from Zimbabwe. Show. Association.

1972: The Society received a silver 1973: The second bull growth 1977: In August various Hereford ship from the Portugal Hereford test station in SA was opened at breeders donated 23 cows to the Uni- Society as a token of friendship and Armoedsvlakte near Vryburg, and versity of the Free State’s Agricultural gratitude for continuous support and was financed by Vleissentraal. department. encouragement. 1973: D.J. Louw’s Studdolph Valour 1977: In December Vicedale Here­ 1972: Syferpan Zero, with owner won the Gold Cup in Kimberley and fords donated four Hereford bulls D.A. Masterton, was the Gold Cup Bloemfontein. to the former homeland of Bophut­ winner in Kimberley. The judge was hatswana during their independence Mr Borstlap. 1973: Syferpan Armstrong of Mr celebrations. and Mrs Oertel won the Gold Cup 1972: Some 50 Hereford cows in Vryburg. 1977: Production recording for were donated to Onderstepoort for Herefords was made compulsory. Hendrik Joubert won this Toyota bakkie in 1983 at the National Championship. research work. Results were reported 1973: Mr Hans-Richard Köster back to the 1972 Conference, and acted as judge in England. He was 1977-1980: W.J. le Roux was the 1979: Coloniesplaats Nimrod was by Mr Ivor Walker from Vryburg. later to the next one. the first and only South African at Director of the Hereford Society. the runner-up for the Gold Cup at the the yearly bull sale, with more than Rand Show. 1980-1982: M.C. Greyling was 400 bull entries. 1978: The Hereford annual meeting the director of the Hereford Society. decided to allow the importation of 1980: The eighth World Hereford 1974: Rowington Festival was the bull semen and embryos. Conference was held in Uruguay. 1981: Coloniesplaats showed the Gold Cup winner at the Queenstown Delegates Dirk Louw and Hans- Beef Interbreed Champion, CP Pem- Show. 1978: Nico Louw received the Gold Richard Köster attended, with Ray- broke, at the Rand Show. Cup for the Supreme Champion Beef mond Naudé as technical advisor. 1975: Syferpan Eina was crowned Animal at the Kimberley Show with 1981: Wardent SR Mark won the SA Junior Champion Bull. He was his bull, Dikstuk Viceroy. 1980: At the Rand Show Natio- third Production Recording Class at sold for an SA record price in 1977. nal Championship with Mr. Walter the Pretoria Show. 1979: CP Nimrod of Coloniesplaats Romay from Uruguay as judge: Grand 1976: The seventh World Hereford was named Beef Interbreed Champi- Champion bull: Coloniesplaats Nor- 1982-1992: C.P. Groenewald was Conference was held in Canada. on at the Rand Show. folk of AA Kingwill & Sons; Grand the director of the Hereford Society. Delegates Derek Vincent and Champion cow/heifers: Kanhym Hans-Richard Koster attended. 1979: Manhoek Entity 7de of Bella H76 of Kanhym Estates. 1983: Wardent Oberholzer 0122 of Manhoek Hereford Stud was the the Wardent Hereford stud won the 1972 – This silver ship was received 1977: With Zimbabwe becoming Gold Cup winner for the Best Beef 1980: Syferpan Kismet ’77 won the Production Recording Class at the from the Portugal Hereford Society. independent, the society had to pay Animal at the Kimberley Show. Gold Cup at Vryburg. He was owned Pretoria Show.

12 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR 1983: At the SA Championships UNTIL THE 1970S 1988: Syferpan Warfield won the Jimmy Basson attended, with Chris 1991: Syferpan Augustus Caesar in Bloemfontein with Mr John S. MAINLY LIVE ANIMALS Interbreed Championship at the Bor­ Groenewald as technical adviser. won the Interbreed Championship Hay from Canada as judge: Grand WERE IMPORTED. der Show. He was subsequently sold at the Border show. Champion bull: Windimuir 560 THEREAFTER SEMEN for an SA record price at the BAS bull 1989: Successes at the National LAD 23L of Kanhym Estates; Grand AND EMBRYOS WERE sale. Championships­ at the Rand Show in 1992: The tenth World Hereford Champion cow/heifer: Carrickmoor IMPORTED FROM A Johannesburg with Dr Bill Jacobs Conference was held in Cape Town, L32 of J.W. Philips. WORLDWIDE GENE POOL, 1988: A new record price was paid from America as judge: South Africa. Delegates Hans- AND SOUTH AFRICAN for the bull Syferpan Warfield of S.L Premier breeder: Sanniesguns Richard Köster and Jimmy Basson 1983: Hendrik Joubert won a MEMBERS COULD MAKE Moorcroft and Sons. It was sold for Herefords; Grand Champion bull: attended. Toyota SR5 bakkie for his Junior QUICK PROGRESS. R36 500 to Piet Louwrens, Smit Sanniesguns Watchit W57; Grand Champion heifer, Sanniesguns Ida Brothers and John Park. Champion cow/heifer: Sanniesguns 1992: 450 Hereford cattle were 028, at the National Championship ship Show in Pietermaritzburg with IDA W33, both from Sanniesguns shown on parade during the World (see photo left). Mr. Gene Wiese from the USA as 1988: The ninth World Hereford Boerdery. Hereford Conference Championship judge: Premier breeder: Sannies­ Conference was held in Spain. Dele­ Show. 1983: Dave Lamb instigated the guns Hereford; Champion bull: gates Hans-Richard Köster and 1991: The Society has 189 members. building of the clubhouse at the RAS. Klondike Sundance; Champion cow: 1992: At the National World He, together with other people and Vicedale JRS2. Hereford Conference Show with Mr institutions, made generous dona­ Roger Hahn of Australia as judge tions towards its construction. The 1986: Best Production Tested Bull of the bulls: Grand champion bull: first meeting in the clubhouse was at the Royal Show was Vicedale SGH Z48 of Sanniesguns Boerdery. held on 10 May 1983. Prior to that, Klondike R45. Judge of the female animals: Whip meetings were held in the conference Donaldson from Canada. Grand room at the RAS. Meetings were also 1987: Coloniesplaats showed Champion cow/heifer: JWPZ Z23. held on members’ farms, providing the Beef Interbreed Champion, CP Judge of the group classes: Prof Frans an opportunity to view the cattle. Domino 403, at the Rand Show in Swanepoel. Premier breeder: Vice­ Johannesburg. dale Herefords. 1984: The World Hereford Con­ ference was held in New Zealand. 1987: Vicedale Herefords won a 1992: BM Topclass of PP Mong Delegates Hans-Richard Köster and Ford bakkie for the breeder with the Trust won the Production Recording Jimmy Basson attended, with Chris most points at the Hereford Provin­ Class at the Pretoria Show. Groenewald as technical adviser. cial Championships at the Kroonstad Show. 1992-1995: Stefan van Wyk was 1985: Sanniesguns won a Toyota the manager of the Hereford Society. bakkie for the most points at the OFS 1987: Sanniesguns won an Isuzu Hereford Provincial Championships bakkie for the breeder with the most 1993: Z34 Emba Gracious Gift of at the Kroonstad Show. points at the Kaaplandse Hereford Barend and Emce Wessels won the Mr H.R. Köster, president of the Hereford Breeder’s Society in South Africa, National Championships in Queens­ with four Hereford bulls that were handed over as a gift to the new state of Gold Cup at the Bloemfontein Meat 1986: At the National Cham­pion­ town. Bophuthatswana during independence celebrations in 1977. Cattle Interbreed Show.

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1994: Syferpan Delarey won the SOUTH AFRICAN HEREFORD 2002: At the Hereford National Breedplan Class Breeding Bull of the bull of the year was ROS0419, with Interbreed Championship at the BAS BREEDERS HAVE BEEN Championships in Bloemfontein Year was awarded to P.M. Brown at owner Piet Rossouw. and was sold for an SA record price PARTICIPATING IN PERFOR­ with Mr. Allistair Smith from Zim­ the Hereford Royal Show. of R43 000 at the BAS bull sale. The MANCE RECORDING SINCE babwe as judge: Supreme Cham­ 2008: At the National Champion­ ­ buyer was P.A. (Piet) Louwrens of 1959, RESULTING IN SUB­ pion: Sanniesguns Stockman M115; 2004: The Landbouweekblad/ ships in Vryburg with judge Bruce Malina Herefords. STANTIAL DATA BEING Supreme Champion cow/heifer: Breedplan Cow Group of the Year Robertson from New Zealand: AVAILABLE SINCE THE 1990S SGH9866. was awarded to Gerrit Kruger. Senior and Grand Champion bull: 1996: At the National Cham­ FOR GENETIC EVALUATIONS Locheim Carol WDW 050009, as pionships at the Rand Show with Mr AND DETERMINING ESTIMATED 2002: Sanniesguns Suzette 9866 2004: The Whiteface Hereford well as the Gold Cup winner in the David Worrall and Mr Piet Rossouw BREEDING VALUES. won the Gold Cup at the Bloemfon­ project was announced at the Supreme Champion beef cattle class; as judges: Senior and Grand Cham­ tein Show. Vryburg Show. Grand Champion cow/heifer: BMH pion bull: Emba Barend’s Pride C24; Alistair Smith from Zimbabwe as 060022 from PP Mong Trust; Premier Grand Champion cow/heifer: CJM judge: Grand Champion bull: 2002: Dirk Louw was named 2004: Dirk Louw was named breeder: Locheim Herefords. D5 Mouton Viola; Premier breeder: Locheim Charm Upperclass 97 Personality of the Year. Personality of the Year. Sanniesguns Herefords. WDW9721 of Locheim Stud; Grand 2008: ZK 6018 Beefmaker, the Champion cow/heifer: Carrick­ 2002: Sanniesguns Boerdery sold 2005: At the National Cham­ Junior and Reserve National Grand 1996: The 11th World Hereford moor Barbara JWPG7 of J.W. Phil­ Sanniesguns Stockman M115 for a pionships in Moorreesburg with Mr Champion bull, also became the Conference was held at Colorado lips; Premier breeder: Sanniesguns record price of R82 500 to Louis van Graham Day from Australia as judge: Phase C and Junior Interbreed State University, Denver, Colorado, Herefords. der Watt. Grand Champion bul: Locheim Champion at the Vryburg Show. USA. Delegates Hans-Richard Köster Prime Stock WDW 0223; Grand and Jimmy Basson attended, with 2000: Russell Clark was the 2003: The Society has 102 mem­ Champion cow/heifer: Locheim 2008: The 15th World Hereford Heiko Koster as technical adviser. national winner of the ARC-ABSA bers. Miss Duvet WDW 0204, both from Conference was held in Copenhagen. Beef Production Herd of the Year. Locheim Herefords; Premier breeder: 1996: Heide Köster was named first 2003: Syferpan Lomu won the Locheim Herefords. 2009: Locheim Markwart Personality of the Year. 2000: Helene Weydeman was Interbreed Championship at the WDW0688 was sold to Bonhaven named Personality of the Year. BAS. He was later exported to 2005: Piet Rossouw was named Stud for an SA record price of 1997: Peter Brown was named Namibia where he was a successful Personality of the Year. R360 000. Personality of the Year. 2001: Locheim Catchit WDW9851 sire at Otongovi Herefords. was exported to Tristan da Cunha. 2006: Herefords received the 2009: Piet Louwrens was named 1998: Jimmy Basson was named The bull was loaded at Table Bay 2004: The 13th World Hereford award for the breed with the best ICP Personality of the Year. Personality of the Year. harbour and after a cruise of 10 days Conference was held in Armi­dale, for the third consecutive year from reached his destination. Australia. SA Stud Book. 2010: Zuikerkop Candymaker 1998: Moorcroft Hereford Cen­ ZK0533 was award the ABSA Gold tennial Year celebrated by the Moor­ 2001: Hendrik Joubert was named 2004: Russell Clark won the Eas­ 2006: Southern Africa breeding Cup (Supreme Champion) at the In­ croft family in Queenstown. Personality of the Year. tern Cape ARC Beef Herd of the Year bull of the year was ROS0419, with terbreed Beef class in Bloemfontein. for the eighth consecutive year. owner Piet Rossouw. 1999: At the National Cham­ 2002: The 12th World Hereford 2010: Lizette Vermaak was named pionship in Bloemfontein with Mr Conference was held in Argentina. 2004: The Landbouweekblad/ 2007: Southern Africa breeding Personality of the Year.

14 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR 2011: At the National Cham­pion­ 2013: Willem de Waal was named Conference was held in Uruguay. ships at the Royal Show with Dr Cliff Personality of the Year. Delegates Dr Hinner Köster and Ber- Lamb from Florida, USA for the indi- tus Mong attended, with technical vidual class judging, and Kevin Miles 2013: HVR090017 of Hoekland advisor Prof. Esté van Marlé-Köster. from South Africa for the group class Herefords, owned by Harley van judging: Grand Champion bull, as Rhyn, was named Bull of the Year. 2016: Locheim Best Performer well as Supreme Champion bull and WDW 120053, exhibited by Vice- Beef Interbreed winner: WDW0841 2013: KRM040012, owned by R.T. dale Hereford, was named Hereford from Locheim Stud; Grand Cham­ Clark, was named Cow of the Year. Champion of Asia/Africa, and quali- pion cow/heifer: BMH 060022 from fied for the World Hereford Cham­ PP Mong Trust; Premier breeder: 2014: WDW080082 of Vicedale pion contest at the Fort Worth Stock Locheim Stud. Herefords was named Bull of the Show & Rodeo in Texas, USA. He Year. was also the regional winner of the 2011: WDW09-50 of Locheim Stud Africa/Asian group. was crowned the Southern Africa 2014: At the National Champion­ Breeding Bull of the Year. ships at the Bloemfontein Show with 2017: The Society has 51 members. Ian Galloway from Australia as judge: 2011: ZK08049 of Dr C.W. Scholtz Grand Champion bull: WDW12-53; 2017: WDW00710 of Vicedale won the Interbreed Phase C Produc­ Grand Champion cow/heifer: WDW Herefords won the Farmers Weekly tion Recording Class at the Royal 12-37, both from the Locheim Stud; Elite Platinum Cow award. Show. Premier breeder: PP Mong Trust. 2017: 100 year celebration of the 2011: WDW02 23 of Locheim Stud 2015: The ICP of Herefords was the SA Hereford Society. was named Bull of the Year. lowest of all breeds. More than 1 000 animals registered at SA Stud Book 2017: ZK1388 of Dr C.W. Scholtz 2011: BMH0622 of PP Mong Trust over the past 12 years. was named Bull of the Year. was named Cow of the Year. 2016: WDW120053 of Vicedale 2017: SLM03014 of S.L. Moor- 2011: Esté Köster from Vicedale Herefords was named Bull of the croft and Sons was named Cow of Herefords was named Personality of Year. the Year. the Year. 2016: WG060012 of Wilkloof Boer- 2017: The National Championships 2012: The 16th World Hereford dery was named Cow of the Year. will take place at the Swartland Show Conference was held in Canada. in Moorreesburg in September with 2016: Heiko Köster was named Mr Jack Ward as judge. 2013: Dr C.W. Scholtz won the SA Personality of the Year. Stud Book Elite Vleissentraal bull 2017: Ewald Köhne was named growth test. 2016: The 17th World Hereford Personality of the Year.

SA HEREFORD 100 YEARS 15 Hoofstuk Wall of fame / Chapter Muur van roem Presidents and vice-presidents / Presidente en vise-presidente

Without hard-working, dedicated and passionate people, Year/Jaar President Vice-president/ Year/Jaar President Vice-president/ the SA Hereford Cattle Society wouldn’t be as successful Vise-president Vise-president as it is today. We pay honour to all our leaders. 1948 P.O. Brocklehurst E.G. Armitage 1983 B.W.N. Griffen J.A. Mapham 1949 P.O. Brocklehurst E.G. Wevell 1984 B.W.N. Griffen J.A. Mapham 1950 EG Wevell A. Black 1985 B.W.N. Griffen J.A. Mapham Year/Jaar President Vice-president/ Vise-president 1951 P.O. Brocklehurst E.B. Fair 1986 B.W.N. Griffen J.A. Mapham 1917 John Roy C.S. Jobling 1952 P.O. Brocklehurst E.B. Fair 1987 T.F. Dreyer E.J. Basson 1918 John Roy C.S. Jobling 1953 P.O. Brocklehurst E.B. Fair 1988 T.F. Dreyer E.J. Basson 1919 John Roy C.S. Jobling 1954 P.O. Brocklehurst V.H. Simmons 1989 E.J. Basson T.F. Dreyer 1920 John Roy C.S. Jobling 1955 P.O. Brocklehurst V.H. Simmons 1990 E.J. Basson L. Isakow 1921 C.S. Jobling S.F. Reynolds 1956 P.O. Brocklehurst V.H. Simmons 1991 E.J. Basson L. Isakow 1922 S.F. Reynolds G. Mitchell 1957 A.E. Hambly J. Conolly 1992 L. Isakow J.F.L. Kruger 1923 S.F. Reynolds G. Mitchell 1958 A.E .Hambly J. Conolly 1993 L. Isakow Wrensch Louw 1924 S.F. Reynolds G. Mitchell 1959 O. Quinton Smith E. Rushmore 1994 Wrensh Louw L. Isakow 1925 G. Mitchell W.J. Palmer 1960 O. Quinton Smith E. Rushmore 1995 Wrensch Louw D.R. Worrall 1926 G. Mitchell W.J. Palmer 1961 K.F. Reynolds E. Rushmore 1996 David Worrall Wrensch Louw 1927 G. Mitchell G.H. Spencer 1962 K.F. Reynolds E. Rushmore 1997 David Worrall J.F.L. Kruger 1928 G. Mitchell G.H. Spencer 1963 E. Rushmore D. Vincent 1998 J.F.L. Kruger David Worrall 1929 G. Mitchell A.V. Lindbergh 1964 E. Rushmore D. Vincent 1999 J.F.L. Kruger David Worrall 1930 A.V. Lindbergh John Mack 1965 D. Vincent S.L. Moorcroft 2000 J.F.L. Kruger R.T. Clark 1931 A.V. Lindbergh John Mack 1966 D. Vincent S.L. Moorcroft 2001 J.F.L. Kruger R.T. Clark 1932 A.V. Lindbergh John Mack 1967 S.L. Moorcroft Yorke Smith 2002 R.T. Clark J.F.L. Kruger 1933 A.V. Lindbergh John Mack 1968 S.L. Moorcroft Yorke Smith 2003 R.T. Clark J.F.L. Kruger 1934 A.V. Lindbergh Major W.E. Heydeman 1969 H.J.D. van der Walt T.G. Henderson 2004 R.T. Clark G. Nefdt 1935 S.F. Reynolds G. Mitchell 1970 H.J.D van der Walt T.G Henderson 2005 R.T. Clark G. Nefdt 1936 S.F. Reynolds G. Mitchell 1971 T.G. Henderson H.J.D. van der Walt 2006 G Nefdt R.T. Clark 1937 S.F. Reynolds G. Mitchell 1972 T.G. Henderson J.A. Mapham 2007 G. Nefdt R.T. Clark 1938 S.F. Reynolds John A. Young 1973 J.A. Mapham O.Q. Smith 2008 G. Nefdt Dr C.W. Scholtz 1939 S.F. Reynolds John A. Young 1 974 J.A Mapham O.Q. Smith 2009 Dr C.W. Scholtz B.J. Mong 1940 J. Grierson Duncan Black 1975 G.J. van den Heever H.R. Köster 2010 Dr C.W. Scholtz B.J. Mong 1941 J. Grierson Duncan Black 1976 G.J. van den Heever H.R. Köster 2011 Dr C.W. Scholtz B.J. Mong 1942 J. Grierson A. Black 1977 H.R. Köster B.P. Melvill 2012 Dr C.W. Scholtz B.J. Mong 1943 A. Black A.G.S. Cooke 1978 H.R. Köster O.Q. Smith 2013 B.J. Mong J.F.L. Kruger 1944 A.G.S. Cooke A. Black 1979 H.R. Köster B.H.G. Gibbs 2014 B.J. Mong J.F.L. Kruger 1945 E.G. Armitage P.O. Brocklehurst 1980 D.A. Masterson K.P. Cronjé 2015 B.J. Mong Dr H.H. Köster 1946 E.G. Armitage P.O. Brocklehurst 1981 K.P. Cronjé D.J. Louw 2016 B.J. Mong Dr H.H. Köster 1947 E.G. Armitage P.O. Brocklehurst 1982 K.P. Cronjé J.A. Mapham 2017 B.J. Mong Dr H.H. Köster

16 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR Honorary life members / Lewenslange erelede

A.C. Black

S.F. Reynolds A.C. Black A.E. Hambly Q. Smith E.G. Wevell President President President President 1935-1940 1943-1944 1957-1959 1959-1961 A.E. Hambly

D. Vincent

W.G. Kirsten

O.Q. Smith

R. Bentley

K.F. Reynolds D. Vincent H.J.D. van der Walt T.G. Henderson J.A. Mapham President President President President E.M. Rushmore 1965-1967 1969-1970 1971-1973 1973-1975 S.L. Moorcroft

H.J.D. van der Walt

T.G. Henderson

J.A. Mapham

G.J. van den Heever

H.R. Köster G. van den Heever H.R. Köster D.A. Masterson K.P. Cronjé President President President President P.A. Rossouw 1975-1977 1977-1980 1980-1981 1981-1983 D.J. Louw

B.W.N. Griffen

B.H.G. Gibbs

J.A. Morrison

K.P. Cronjé

B.W.N. Griffin E.J. Basson J.F.L. Kruger R.T. Clark J.F.L. Kruger President President President President P.O. Brocklehurst 1983-1987 1989-1992 1998-2002 2002-2005

SA HEREFORD 100 YEARS 17 Hoofstuk Wall of fame / Chapter Muur van roem Hereford Council / Ampsdraers in 2017 Our brand Logos over the years

Dr Hinner Köster Dr Carl Scholtz Vice-president Constitution and and 1917-2014 World Hereford Marketing Conference

1967 1992

Bertus Mong Philip de Waal Russell Clark President Marketing SA Stud Book 2013-2017 and breed advice

2014-2016

Carl Miles Lawrence Moorcroft Danie van Breda Pieter de Klerk Liezel Grobler Marketing Marketing Finances Marketing Secretary 2017

18 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR Photo: Jan van Dyk

SA HEREFORD 100 YEARS 19 Hoofstuk Congratulatory messages / Chapter Boodskappe van gelukwense

NEW ZEALAND CONGRATULATIONS! HEREFORD NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION

IG SWISS HEREFORD SWITZERLAND

Many congratulations from a small many more successful years. country to SA Hereford on your 100th anniversary. All the best for Walter and Heidi Fässler

THE UK HEREFORD UNITED KINGDOM CATTLE SOCIETY

The UK Hereford Cattle Society Council was set up in 1951 to deal extends warm congratulations on with matters of mutual interest to MARIA ROBBIE PHOTO: the centenary of the South African pedigree Hereford breeders globally. LEFT: Hereford bulls with blue “H” tags. The New Zealand Hereford Associa­ Hereford Society. This is a far cry from the 18th cen­ RIGHT: Bull walk at controlled grazing farm prior to the New Zealand tion sends iets heartfelt congratula­ National Bull Sale in 2017. For almost 170 years the Hereford tury, when Benjamin Tomkins “The tions to the South African Hereford Cattle Society, in one form or Elder” started a herd headed by his Cattle Breeders for reaching a 100 another, has existed to ensure the bull Silver, a calf of the cow, also years with your Association; a great promotion and registration of pedi­ named Silver, bequeathed to him achievement. gree Hereford cattle, having been by his father Richard Tomkins in As a southern hemisphere country, known as the Hereford Herd Book the year 1723. The first Herd Book New Zealand shares several simila­ Society until its 150th anniversary in contained the records of 551 bulls rities with South Africa, with Here­ 1996, when it changed its name to entered by 75 breeders, and Silver fords in both countries dealing with the present one. The Herd Book ope­ appears in the first volume as no. 41. great environmental diversity, relying ned in 1846 and since 1886 has been There are now at least 25 coun­ on innovative breeders to create the closed to any animal whose sire or tries maintaining their own Hereford success and reputation they deserve. dam had not previously been recorded, cattle records. Like the breed, you clearly have so for over 120 years the purity of the It therefore gives me great pleasure adopted many of these attributes of breed has remained intact. on behalf of the breeders of the UK excellence and resilience, which have Due to the breed’s expansion and to extend congratulations to all withstood the test of time. the formation of Hereford cattle Hereford­ cattle breeders throughout We watch on with interest to see societies overseas, a World Hereford South Africa on your centenary year. A sale ring at the National Bull Sale in Manfeild Park, Feilding, New Zealand. what the next 100 years will bring you.

20 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR CANADIAN ARGENTINIAN HEREFORD HEREFORD CANADA ASSOCIATION ARGENTINIA ASSOCIATION

On behalf of the board of direc­ breed at the forefront of the beef tors and the membership of the industry. Canadian Hereford Association, we On behalf of the Canadian extend our heartiest congratulations Hereford membership, I hope to the South African Hereford Cattle you enjoy these memorable cele­ Society for completing 100 years of brations and wish you all con­ success. tinued success in the future. Success like yours can only be attributed to dedicated staff, a hard- working vision-orientated board and A different place than we are accustomed to see: two Hereford herds in Governor Gregores, Santa Cruz Province. The area a membership that promotes and is 25 000 ha in size and has a harsh climate, where the winds are intense and sometimes exceed 100 km/h. There are very represents the true value of the few facilities in terms of fences across this large area. This makes Herefords a most important breed, not only because of Hereford breed. their fertility and beef quality, but because the docility of the animals makes it easy for gauchos to do their job in these With your association’s and mem­ huge fields. In spring and summer, the animals graze in natural wetlands. In winter there is no supplementary food source, as fields are covered in snow from March to September. bers’ commitment to the breed you have secured a position for Hereford Dear friends of SA Hereford Cattle to watch over the growth and years of life, and wish you to con­ genetics in the South African beef Society, it is a real pleasure and development of the Hereford breed tinue along this path of success. Your industry. honour to make contact with you for in SA and from there to different society has succeeded in supporting The international fellowship that the occasion of the 100th anniversary. countries of the world. cattle breeders to continue in the exists between Hereford breeders Undoubtedly reaching such an That is the reason the Argentinian same spirit and to contribute to the is second to none. The celebration impor­tant celebration requires the Hereford Association would like to development of our beloved race for of momentous occasions such as knowledge and intense dedication of send you a heartfelt greeting and many more years. this ensures that Hereford societies Stephen Scott more than one generation of breeders congratulate you on the growth and globally work to keep the Hereford Executive Director who have worked steadily in order improvement made in these first 100 Mariano Medina

GERMAN AMERICAN HEREFORD HEREFORD GERMANY ASSOCIATION AMERICA ASSOCIATION

Congratulations to the Hereford We wish you a nice and On behalf of the American Hereford ment and your breeders should feel testament to your member­ship. breeders’ society of South Afric on successful event and hope to Association, I would like to congra­ a sense of pride. Your commitment Congratulations and best wishes. your 100th anniversary and all the meet you at one of the next tulate you with your 100 year celebra­ to the Hereford breed and beef cattle best wishes for the future! con­ferences. tion. This is a fantastic accomplish­ improvement within your country is Jack A. Ward

SA HEREFORD 100 YEARS 21 Hoofstuk History of studs / Chapter Geskiedenis van stoeterye OUR STUDS / ONS STOETERYE PERSONAL STORIES FROM THE BREEDERS WHO HAVE MADE THE HEREFORD A CHAMPION BREED

VICEDALE HEREFORDS Top Vicedale show string in the mid-1960s at the Pretoria Show.

owner of Premier Milling). At a dis- ford herd of more than 2 000 stud testing as an important tool in selec- Vicedale herd was renowned for its persal sale in 1952, Jaros Investment cows and Jarrosson Estates with ting cattle. He also ensured the excellent cow herd, winning, amongst Co (Pty) Ltd became the new owners. 40 000 breeding beef cows and a large establishment of the Armoedsvlakte others, the National Premier Breeder In 1953 Hans Köster joined the com- cattle feedlot. Bull Performance Testing Station at award at the World Conference Here- pany as general manager. The original herd mainly consisted Vryburg in the north-west of South ford Show in Cape Town in 1992. In 1957, the company was sold of horned cattle, but due to the grow- Africa in 1976. When he was elected Both Hans and Heide became to Messrs Bokkie Niselow and Morris ing demand from commercial beef president of the Hereford Society in legends of the breed. Hans has been Hyman and changed its name farmers for polled cattle, a group 1977. His goal was to make perfor- a member of the society for 46 years, to Jarrosson Estates (Pty) Ltd. Hans of breeders began breeding polled mance testing compulsory for the of which he was a council member was appointed managing director Herefords. As chairman of the Polled Hereford breed, and the import of for 26 years, and represented and was responsible for the growth Hereford Committee in 1969, Hans semen from foreign countries was Southern Africa on the World Here- and development of the stud cattle was responsible for convincing the fi nally allowed. ford Council for 24 years. As Senior division, which originally con- SA Hereford Council to accept the Hans and Heide, his wife, were and Interbreed judge, he judged many sisted of 25 Hereford cows and SA Polled Hereford as equal to the fortunate to purchase 50 of the best major shows across South Africa and Morris Hyman and Bokkie Niselow. a commercial herd. This developed SA Horned Hereford. From then on, Vicedale Hereford cows (specially in various countries throughout the into a renowned herd, which at the they were recognised as one breed selected by Hans before the sale) at world. Since 1997 he has been a life- The Vicedale Hereford Stud was foun- time of its dispersal sale in 1978 was and both were allowed into the show the time of the Jarrosson Estates dis- long honorary president of the SA ded in 1948 in the Vryburg (North the largest Hereford herd in the world ring and judged together. persal sale. They began farming on Hereford Society. West) area by the Hereford Ranching and one of the largest of all breeds. The Vicedale herd was the fi rst beef Grassybend near Vryburg until they Rotary also honoured him in 1997 Corporation, headed by Messrs Monty In 1978, after the death of Mr Nise- herd that started official performance retired in 2005. Semen from proven with the prestigious Paul Harris medal Ross (chairman of the Epol Group) low, the entire farming operation was testing in 1959. All his life Hans was sires were mainly imported from for his contribution to developing the and Harry Jaffee (chairman and sold; amongst it the Vicedale Here- a strong believer in performance the USA and when they retired the cattle industry in the north-west and

22 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR The founders – Heide and Hans Köster. Hinner, Bernhard and Annatjie Köster. Heiko, Este, Emma and Leo. northern Cape regions. Heide has fi rst committee, with Heide acting as wrong who said Herefords would not cows are selected on the basis of parents’ legacy. Heiko has been a also been a Senior and Interbreed treasurer for many years. Excellent be able to adapt well to such condi- superior breeding values and phe- Hereford council member for many judge and is the only woman who facilities were erected, which are tions. The herd has been doing ex- notypic functional characteristics, years, acted as Senior judge, and has has judged the Interbreed Gold Cup still used for stud sales today. Heide tremely well since their move to Culli- as well as quality of offspring. Donor represented South Africa at the at the Rand Show in Johannesburg. was also secretary of the North-West nan, as demonstrated by the excellent cows are mainly selected from the 1996 World Hereford Conference She always took an interest in young Hereford Club for many years and bull sales and show performances top cows in the two current herds, with Hans. Hinner, a Kansas State people and was instrumental in both she and Hans are still honorary since then. The farm at Cullinan also but Vicemong also purchases supe- PhD graduate, is at present vice- establishing a Youth Show in Vry- members of the Vryburg Show and produces about 100 000 eggs every rior females from other breeders. president of the SA Hereford Society burg. Heide was also the fi rst person North West Hereford Club. day and is the home of two stud herds The company has been building its and Chairman of the World Hereford to receive the SA Hereford Persona- Their two sons, Heiko and Hinner, of Döhne Merino and Dorper sheep. own genetic material (herd) in South Conference committee, Senior lity of the Year award in 1995. joined by Heiko’s wife, Esté, selected More recently, Vicedale Herefords Africa, which is run as a separate and Interbreed judge. He represented To establish a market for stud Here- a nucleus herd of 30 breeding cows partnered with PP Mong Trust to entity, and markets and sells extern- South Africa at all World Hereford fords in Vryburg, a club was founded from the more than 300 cows owned establish Vicemong Hereford Gene- ally to other breeders. High value Conferences since 2000. in 1965 with Hans as the fi rst chair- by the Kösters in Vryburg at the time tics with its base in Grabouw in the animals and embryos from superior Both brothers had successful cor- man. To promote the Hereford breed, and in 2005 moved them to Cullinan Western Cape. This company also dams and sires are also bought in porate careers, but are now acting sales were organised on the Vryburg in the Gauteng area. This was a brave established a herd of high-value Here- the USA and remain in their Vice- as consultants for various agri- showgrounds in 1967/68, and a club- move as the cattle had to adapt from ford cattle in Missouri, USA, with the mong herd in Missouri. The genetics cultural industries all over Africa. house was built in 1969. It was soon a relatively disease-free area to a aim of using superior genetic material from the Vicemong USA animals are They are major shareholders in fi ve decided to combine the sale with that harsher redwater and heartwater from Herefords worldwide in the imported to South Africa, but also companies that cover the entire of other breeds, and a Stud Breeders’ environment. Through proper selection and breeding of high-quality remain part of the company’sbreeding livestock nutrition value chain. They Association was established. Both management of the herd, they Hereford cattle. activities abroad. have both served almost 20 years Heide and Hans were part of the succeeded and thereby proved critics Locally, South African donor Heiko and Hinner continued their on the board of directors of the

SA HEREFORD 100 YEARS 23 Hoofstuk Chapter

SA Animal Feed Manufacturing the development and improvement Association with Hinner being an of animal production and science ex-chairman, as well as ex-council in the livestock industry. In 2001, member of the SA Society of Animal Hinner also received the Barney van Science. Niekerk/AFMA Technical Person Estéisaprofessorofanimalbreeding of the Year award for his numerous at the University of Pretoria. She contributions in the fi eld of animal 1968 – Vern Nash at 15 months. 1969 – Cheyney Paladin. recently became the first female nutrition in South Africa. In 2008, he Department Head of any animal received the Gauteng Agriculturist of the Vicedale herd the length of the science faculty in South Africa when the Year award. cannon bone was also measured as she was appointed in that position at Heiko and Esté have two children, this was a good indication of the ex- the University of Pretoria. She is the Emma and Leo, who both show a pected mature size. A bull calf, Vice- vice-president of the South African keen interest in cattle, especially dale P66, son of Enforcer 107H, was Society of Animal Science. As a when it is show time. Hinner married the fi rst frame score 7 animal and genetic expert with a keen interest Annatjie, a chartered accountant by sold for a record price at the time. and involvement in DNA-related profession, and they have a son, Bern- The bulls that were the most matters and genomics, she represents hard, who enjoys being on the farm influential and contributed various South Africa as technical adviser and participating in shows. superior traits that the Vicedale herd on the technical committee Birgit, the third Köster child, was became renowned for, were: Enfor- of the World Hereford Council also interested in the cattle as a cer 107H; GK Rendition 495M; and plays an important role youngster and showed many animals Klondike 469L; GK Voyageur S56; in the selection process to establish during her school and university GK Renegade; RB Stamana 719U; the ideal breeding values and perfor- career. She and her husband, Phillip, ACE Mohican Broker; GK Safari “Try to hold the bull this way,” says Mr Ian Galloway, a former chairman of mance traits within the Vicedale and have two children, Kimberley and the Australian Hereford Society. In 2014 Galloway was not just a judge at the BEB22; Glen Poundmaker 28U; Vicemong herds. Alex, and have established a very national Hereford championships in Bloemfontein, he also used the occasion KFF-GK; Locomotive106D; GK Both Heiko and Esté followed in successful tourism company. to impart his knowledge to the next generation of breeders. The young sprout Fed Ex 500Z; BT Mohican Dan 544T; Heide’s footsteps by also receiving the Since 1966, animals have been paying such close attention in the class for team leaders under 12 is the Spring Grange Constantine (impor- nine-year-old Bernhard Köster of the Vicedale Hereford stud near Cullinan. SA Hereford Personality of the Year imported from the best bloodlines in Bernhard is the third generation of Kösters in the stud. Photo: Johan Norval ted from Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe). award, making it three Köster family England. These bulls eventually had The progeny of these bulls was members who accomplished this. a big influence on the Vicedale Herd. alliances were formed with influential lais, on the South African market, highly successful and very influential During their professional careers, The most important initial bloodlines USA breeders (in particular Glenkirk feedlots and abattoirs were hesitant to in producing many of the Hereford Hinner (2007) and Esté (2016) were were: Crickley-1-Ambush; Cheyney Farms) and other experts to assist buy calves that would produce lighter cattle we see in South Africa today. honoured with the prestigious Silver Paladin; Haven Warbler and Free- with continuous selection of the best carcasses (Herefords ±169 kg and The same fundamental principles Medal award by the South African town Solomon. breeding bulls. Most of all those bulls other breeds 220 kg). Therefore, to in- that made Vicedale Hereford cattle Society of Animal Science in acknow- When artificial insemination was carry traits ideally suited for South crease both size and slaughter weight popular over 70 years remain in place ledgement of their exceptional con- implemented in 1979, semen was African conditions. to satisfy feedlot demands, the frame to ensure that the herd will continue tributions and involvement that imported from the best available With the appearance of other scores and weights of Herefords were to contribute to the improvement of significantly influenced and directed bulls in the USA and Canada. Close breeds, such as Simental and Charo- measured at all shows and sales. In the breed.

24 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR 1988 – Klondike U98. 1996 – Vicedale A111.

1992 – World Hereford Conference Bremier Breeder winners.

1987 – Vicedale Klondike R48. 1992 – World Hereford Conference Premier Breeder winners.

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SYFERPAN HEREFORDS the purchase of Baysham Kismet platform. Many breeders purchased proved to be a masterstroke. The cattle prepared for the show season aim when starting the stud was to and often Shang and Isabel Moor- produce bulls to use in the com- croft would do the showing for the mercial herds and Kismet produced client. Many envied them their stock- many such bulls. The females Sugwas manship and showing ability. Some Oyster Pip, Chadshunt Caroline, breeders would even take a handful Freeby Bangle and Phyllida Vern or two of the feed and have it analysed must have carried some outstanding to see if they could emulate them. genes, as the bulk of the Syferpan Their success, plus favourable eco- cow herd today is made up of these nomic conditions, allowed Shang to families. This was due to our strict travel to the UK regularly to seek out policy of selection for performance the best bulls to import as sires. Ted for production on natural veld. Hewitson from the Rowington herd, Cows must produce an excellent who became a lifelong family friend, calf every year or they are culled. would scout herds for their best Many of our senior customers insist prospects and inform Shang of his on choosing bulls born from their choices, saving him a lot of time and favoured cow family. effort. It also helped that Ted was a Syferpan Herefords embarked on really gifted stockman. They were Herefords at the turn of the century on the Stormberg. a successful show career. Syferpan only thwarted in 1977, when Shang, cattle won more than 50 Supreme Ted and George were the underbid- Syferpan Herefords was created are thriving in three herds on the served in Egypt and Italy during Beef or Runner-Up awards and ders for Free Town Kendal, the young when George John Moorcroft Stormberg and around Queenstown. the World War II. After the war the many more breed championships prospect that sold for a British record decided to import Hereford George John’s son, Sidney, qualified family sold their Lichtenburg proper- all over South Africa, Zimbabwe and price. They later managed to secure a cattle from George Hill of Orleton in as a land surveyor and worked in the ties and decided to move back to the Namibia. A highlight was Syferpan semen share and ownership of Free- England in 1898. More cattle were Botswana, Marico and Lichtenburg Eastern Cape, to Hereford country. Kismet 9th, which was the fi rst Here- town Grandee, the sire of Kendal. purchased from Mr W.J. White of areas. His work took him to many The Syferpan Hereford Stud ford to win the Chamber of Mines The late 1980s saw a change to Zeals in England, who bred a milk- farms in the area and he bought the Herd was founded in 1953 with the Gold Cup at the Rand Show. Syfer- taller, later-maturing Herefords, ing strain of Herefords. These cattle farms Roodepan and Syferpan, where purchase of 10 polled and two horned pan Kismet 25th was the fi rst polled which required more feed to stay were used to produce 2 000 lbs (about a successful Sussex herd was run. He females and a polled bull. They proved Hereford bull to win a major cham- viable. Syferpan Herefords had to 900 kg) of butter per month, which was active on the SA Sussex Council unsatisfactory and were disposed of. pionship in South Africa. supply breeding bulls for the core was transported by ox cart to and served two terms as president. Zandbaken Hercules was purchased Baysham Kismet was sold for a business of commercial beef pro- Cyphergat station near Molteno and The South African Hereford Herd- and proved very successful as a pro- SA record price of R6 500 in 1961, duction and their conditions could delivered to market by train. book, Volume 1, 1925 listed S.L. ducer of females. More females were and he was subsequently used by the only sustain medium-sized cattle that The herd grew, and through the Moorcroft as a founder member. acquired from Redmuir and Downton Coloniesplaats and Hobson studs. excelled on the veld. years another 20 bulls were imported. Sidney’s sons, George and Shang, Hall, Freeby, Weston, Sugwas, Burn From the 1960s through to the mid- Shang and his brother George The descendants of these imports went to school in Johannesburg and Baysham and Chadshunt. In 1956 1980s,showswerethemainmarketing embarked on a trip to Canada

26 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR son of OB Joyful, Syferpan Joyful T17, was sold as the top-priced bull at the Border Show Sale to Mr Piet Louw- rens of Malina Herefords and part- ners. T17 produced excellent progeny and is still in demand today. Other highlights at this sale inclu- ded the time when, in 1988, Syferpan Warfield, sired by the Canadian bull Bell L 85B Dom 91L, was the Interbreed Champion and was sold for an SA record price to Mr Piet Louwrens and partners. Syferpan Zoom was sold to Mr Jimmy Truter from Kommadagga. A year or two later, after some epic negotiations, he sold the bull to Oswald de Klerk from Victoria West, who successfully sold many sons of Zoom into the Northern Cape and Kalahari region. Syferpan Kismet 9th – Chamber of Mines Gold Cup winner in 1962. Zoom has sired fantastic progeny, Syferpan Neon 847, a top seller at the Syferpan Sale, was sold to the including Syferpan De La Rey who Gruhn family’s Otongovi herd in Namibia. and the USA to see how breeders what he was convinced was the bull. won the Interbreed Championships were adapting to the new require- The bull in the picture was named at the Border Show and was sold for ments. They found herds in Canada OB Joyful. He contacted the owner, an SA record price. that were breeding a slightly larger Ken Ochs, who told him that he had Syferpan Augustus Caesar also framed animal that still carried good changed the name of the bull and that won the Interbreed Championships fl eshing and seemed able to maintain it was indeed the one he had seen. at the Border Show and was the top- itself on natural pasture in summer Ken and Shang became very good priced bull. He was sold to Mr John and hay in the extreme winters. They friends and over the years a lot of Park of Dumisa Herefords. Augus- purchased semen from a few bulls to semen from OB bulls was used in the tus Caesar was used widely in South try out. Syferpan herd. Africa with much success. Syferpan Shang saw a bull, SJ 1D Prince The Canadian bloodlines meshed Lomu won the Interbreed Cham- 57H, at an AI station that really well in our herd. In 1983 a group pionships at the Border Show in 2003 impressed him. He was told that of OB Joyful progeny was taken to and was successful as a sire at George semen from the bull was not availa- the Bloemfontein Show, where they Moorcroft’s Penhoek herd, later in ble. Shortly after returning home he dominated the Hereford classes and Queenstown and fi nally as herd sire was paging through a journal and saw won numerous championships. The at Otongovi Herefords in Namibia. The bull Syferpan Hawker.

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Since 2003, the Hereford and every bull offered over the years and Angus bulls and groups of females still haven’t had any break down! have been offered at the Annual We congratulate the SA Hereford Production Sale. Bulls are offered in a Cattle Society on the milestone of moderate condition and are prepared reaching 100 years and wish them on the veld. We have managed to sell many more successful years. 3

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1. OB Joyful 2. Syferpan Eina 3. Syferpan Augustus Caesar 4. Haven Unique 5. Baysham Kismet 6. Syferpan Zoom 1 4 7. Syferpan Caroline, Champion at the Bloemfontein Show.

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28 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR Top-grade commercial calves sired by Syferpan Sale bulls on Mr Dave Osborne’s farm in the Sterkstroom district.

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MIQUILINE HEREFORDS

Mr Dirk Louw, chairman of the North West Hereford Club, presenting Mr W.J.M. van der Westhuizen, head of the agricultural school in Jan Kempdorp, with a lovely photo of a champion Hereford bull Mr Dirk Louw holding Miquiline Melanie 2nd, the Reserve Senior A hand-written list of the fi rst group of Herefords Dirk Louw bought in England during the 1970s. In the middle is Mr Dennis Buys Champion cow at the Vryburg show in 1975. for the Miquiline stud. from the Hereford Society of South Africa.

Geskryf deur Dirk Louw Die beeste is per trein plaas toe. nie en weddenskappe aangegaan oor het gesê my pa moet eerder na die soos vandag baie politiek. Almal het By die eerste skou op Bloemfon- wie die swaarste was. veiling toe gaan. op ’n rotasiebasis president geword, Miquiline Herefords is tydens die tein het Gert van der Heever lekker Nadat die Vryburg-boere die derde Op die dag van die veiling kon ek maar toe dit sy beurt was, is die hele Louw-familie se vakansie na Oos- gelag vir die vuil, onvoorbereide skaal aangery het, want die vorige nie vinnig genoeg huis toe gaan van raad deur jong turke uitgestem en Londen gebore. Almal was opge- beeste. Maar oom Dirk het gou die twee kon nie die Hereford weeg nie die skool af nie, want oom Jimmy sou het hy nooit president geword nie. wonde oor die vakansie, maar nog kampioenskappe begin inryg. (een was te nou en die ander een kon per telefoon in Engeland op die bul Hy het nooit daaroor gekla nie, maar meer oor ons besoek aan Syferpan. Daar is beeste gekoop by die nie by die gewig uitkom nie), is dit bie. Oom Dirk het die hoogste prys ek dink hy sou graag president wou Op ’n middag in 1953 het ons vir Bathhurst-uitverkoopveiling en by bewys dat die Hereford swaarder betaal en die bul teen die eienaar se wees. Saam met die raad het oom oom Shang Moorcroft ontmoet. Hy oom Billy Kingwill by Coloniesplaats. was en die klub het al die geld van sin gekry! Al die ingevoerde bulle Dirk wêreldkongresse in Amerika, het vir ons ses bulle gewys, waarvan Oom Billy en die Grand Hotel op die weddenskappe gekry. en koeie was ’n maand lank onder Argentinië en Australië bygewoon. ons een kon kies, en 11 koeie, waar- Vryburg was sinoniem met mekaar. In daardie dae het oom Dirk nog kwarantyn in Kaapstad en ons het Dat hy die ras geken het, blyk uit van ons 10 kon kies. Toe my pa vir Ons het een aand daar aangekom per trein geskou, selfs in Kaapstad. daar na hulle gaan kyk. die sukses wat hy behaal het. hom sê hy sal al 11 neem, het hy hom nadat ons die Bloemfontein-skou en Die renperde wat hy afgerig het, het Oom Dirk het ’n paar keer die goue Oom Dirk het my altyd op sy oudag gou vertel hy het die elfde een net by- Paasskou bygewoon het. Die Brah- ook per trein na die Rand toe gegaan. beker in Kaapstad,Vryburg, Bloem- gesmeek om hom skou toe te vat. Wat gesit om vir my pa ’n keuse te gee en mane was baie ongelukkig omdat die Oom Dirk het ook saam met Nico fontein en by die Paasskou gewen. Hy ’n voorreg was dit nie vir my nie, al dat ons net 10 kan kry. Herefordbul Studdolph Valour die Louw Engeland toe gegaan, waar hy was baie vrygewig en het die Bloem- het hy net in die motor gesit. As ons Toe my pa die bul kies, het hy goue beker by die Paasskou gewen koeie en bulle, soos Vern Oran, gaan fontein-klubhuis met sy geld gebou en gewen het, was sy woorde: “Oubaas geglimlag en gesê: “En jy sê kamtig jy het, want hulle bul was swaarder. koop het. Hy wou ook die bul Stud- vir die Hererford-genootskap gegee. (soos hy my genoem het), dit is darem ken nie Herefords nie.” Oom Billy het nie op hom laat wag dolph Valour koop, maar die eienaar In daardie dae was daar maar net maar ’n mooi bul.”

30 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR The extended famliy. Back: David, Janine, Lauren, Anne, Peter, Piet and Brynn. Front: Daniel, Alexis, Peter and Caroline with Jethro. David and Janine now have twins, namely Adrian and McKenna. Kromdraai in 2016. MALINA HEREFORDS

The Kromdraai farm is in the Kokstad in the mid-1950s by Lou Louwrens Hereford bulls locally. herd won Reserve Champion of the district of KwaZulu-Natal. In 2017, and named after his daughter, In 1963, when Piet began farming show on two occasions, with a bull the section of the farm where the Malene. after a Christmas holiday appren- and a cow. The herd no longer shows. homesteads are will have been in the A total of 117 pure-bred, mateable ticeship with Shang Moorcroft, they Shang Moorcroft was a great Louwrens family for 100 years. heifers came from the Moorcroft started selling more bulls and were inspiration. Semen from bulls in The average rainfall on the farm family near Penhoek in the Eastern asked to show their cattle. The cattle the Syferpan herd was always avail- is ±730 ml/year. It is a summer rain- Cape. There were also several old were shown at the Royal Agricultural able. Vern Ophidian, Haven Unique, fall area. The farm is at an altitude of pedigree females in the group. The Show in Pietermaritzburg for about Syferpan Upstart, Freetown Grandee 5 000-6 000 ft (1 800 m), experiencing herd was later upgraded to Full Blood 30 years and the herd was quite suc- (good females), PHF Brit Image26F cold winters, often with snow, with and now to Studbook Proper. cessful. There was a lot of compe- (from John Philips), Syferpan Joyful temperatures regularly falling below Different bull breeds were used on tition from the two Smith brothers 11th and Wardent Nimrod N90 bred zero. The veld is a mixed sweet/ Afrikaner/South Devon/Simmen- from Standerton, Karel Cronje from most of the bulls in the late sixties, sourveld type with sourveld on the taler type cows. It didn’t take long for Memel, Arthur Hambly, John Park, seventies and eighties. southern slopes. the Hereford to become the favou- Brian Griffin, Dave Worrall, Ian In 1964, 28 bulls sold for R200 Lou Louwrens, founder The Malina herd was established red bull breed. Lou sold a couple of Kinghorn and others. The Malina each; in 1965, 46 bulls sold for R200 of Malina Herefords.

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A group of Herefords from the Malina stud.

each; in 1966, 60 bulls sold for R300 was tapped with a syringe and a rationing cows and calves into green breeding their own Hereford bulls, used on Hereford-sired commercial each, and so it went, until 70 to 80 2 ml pipette. feed, trimming the sale bulls’ hooves, with our support. females (i.e. criss-crossed). The cattle bulls were sold in the 1970s to 1980s. Later semen was taken to Taurus dipping regularly, getting up at three- Another reason for the drop in are not dipped regularly in order for They were sold all over South Africa (KZN), where it was mixed with hour intervals at night to attend to numbers was that, with the them to develop natural immunity to and Namibia, consigned by train, and glycerol and kept in 2 ml vials in calving cows that should be attending 1982/1983 drought, a quarter of the redwater and gallsick. fed and watered by SA Railway per- liquid nitrogen. After this the maxi to themselves, running Phase D tests cow herd was sold to a university The best of these two-year-old bulls sonnel. By this time, the Malina Here- straw was developed, and then the on high quality feed, etc. friend and was transferred to James- are sold as three-year olds at the EG ford herd had grown to 400 breeding mini straw, with which one could town for commercial farming. Bull Sale in Cedarville in August the females and was the fi rst herd in get conception rates of 80% over THEN CAME THE The herd is now Studbook Proper following year, and have been selling KwaZulu-Natal to artificially insemi- two inseminations. It had become SLIDE IN DEMAND… and is owned by Peter, the eldest son. well. Other Hereford breeders have nate beef cattle. Initially semen was a bull-breeding business and it was The Angus, Brangus, Braford and There is no more pampering. The also been invited to sell at the sale drawn from a bull every fourth day, lucrative! Bonsmara became popular and Hereford cow herd is now about 120 as there has been an increase in the as semen lasts for three days with other modern breeds – some good – strong and from these, 20 to 25 bulls demand for Herefords and the popu- diminishing fertility. The mixture THEN CAME THE developed. are bred to use on the commercial larity of the breed is returning. of egg yolk, skimmed milk and an PAMPERING… The numbers at the annual cow herd as two-year-old bulls. The Herefords have been my interest antibiotic was kept in test tubes in The better the money, the more one Malina Production Sale dropped to cows are managed as a commercial and passion for more than 50 years. the fridge. From the test tube it spends on the product. One begins 30 bulls. Some of our clients began herd. Grey Brahman bulls are then What a breed!

32 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR COLONIESPLAATS HEREFORDS

The Coloniesplaats Hereford Stud and Australia. The UK bulls introdu- Herefords of his lineage that went on was founded in 1957 by Billy King- ced tremendous width and depth of to win at shows. Even before being will, with a number of polled cattle. fl eshing, and Australian bulls introdu- imported, Destiny sired Crickley 1 In 1962 Billy and his wife, Audrey, ced taller and longer cattle. The most Sensation, who, at the time of decided to change to horned Here- successful of the bulls introduced to Destiny’s death in 1980, at the age of fords. the stud were: Vern Oran, UK, 1963, 15 years and 6 months, was the only The stud began with the im- Ardno Jackaroo, Australia, 1969, double Register of Merit bull in the port of 10 females from the United Emu Holes 222, Australia, 1974, UK, and was considered to be the Kingdom. A bull, Baysham Kismet, Kanhym Barnie, Kanhym Estates, most prolific sire of high-perform- was purchased from the Moorcroft Rand Show Champion, 1977. ance cattle in the UK at the time. Stud. Baysham Kismet became the Semen was also imported from Billy was a great admirer of the most successful sire of the sixties in bulls in the USA (CH Domino 053, Vern Hereford Stud in the UK, and Hereford herds. He was considered BBMark Domino 704, CC Domino always kept a photo of the bull Vern the bull that turned the tide and 913, Learch Domino 825) and a Ca- Robert as inspiration on his office helped to boost the popularity of nadian bull (ET LAD 17L). In the wall. He and Jim Mapham were pre- Herefords in South Africa. Interest- nineties, progeny from semen impor- sent at the fi nal dispersal sale of the ingly, he had a curly coat and no red ted from Australia, from a bull called Vern Herefords, where a press corres- A family picture. Cowslip 5 – 1972 Gold Cup winner. eye pigment, but excellent beef with Franz Josef Lieutenant 2nd, domina- pondent recorded Billy as saying body length, thickness and depth. ted the bloodlines of the stud. he did not think there was another Fifty-one more females were pur- The most successful sire, the bull herd like the Vern herd in the world. chased from local studs. As the stud that contributed the most to the Having previously purchased Vern developed, eight prominent cow success of the Coloniesplaats stud, stock, and by following a line breed- families emerged from which all was Crickley Barrow Destiny, ing programme, Billy combined future show and breeding successes imported from the UK in 1968. He Vern bulls with cows that had strong fl owed. These cow lines were: Gypsy was the first Hereford bull to be maternal traits by always selecting (Loring Stud), Florence (Craig Ren- awarded the Breed Society Certifi- only from the best cow families to nie), Cowslip (Moorcroft), Golden cate of Golden Seal Award. breed with.This resulted in success Girl (Craig Rennie), Linda (Chap- Destiny was the most prolific at shows and in breeding. mans), Fiesta (Craig Rennie), Silk- sire of the Coloniesplaats Here- In 1985 the Coloniesplaats Here- weed (imported). The most notable of fords, especially in the seventies, ford cow Fiesta 3rd was awarded these were Cowslip 5 (Gold Cup win- due to his consistency in breeding the Farmers Weekly Award for her ner) and Fiesta 3 (Farmers Weekly superb milking qualities in his outstanding performance in Phase Performance Award). daughters. Jointly owned with Jim A of the National Beef Cattle Perfor- From 1962 to 1997 a number of Mapham, Destiny’s influence is mance Testing Scheme, with an CP Nimrod, Runner-up Gold Cup in 1979. bulls were imported from the UK reflected in the significant number of average intercalving period of 371

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Cowslip 5, CP Silkweed 3, 1973 Rand Show Champion, and Destiny.

CP Krespian was runner-up Gold Cup in 1976. CP Cowslip 5, Gold Cup Winner 1972.

days, and nine successive calves with an average weaning index of 112. The achievements of the Colonies- plaats Herefords in the show ring were exceptional. Over a period of 10 years, Billy won the 1000 Guineas Chamber of Mines Gold Cup twice Kanhym Barnie, Baysham Kismet’s grandson, the Rand Show Champion in 1977. and was runner-up three times, the only breeder to ever have done this month show road trips, contributed contribution to the success of Here- so many times. significantly to the success achieved. fords in SA. Audrey Kingwill was very involved Audrey’s contribution was Billy remained interested in the in the preparation and showing of the acknowledged by the breed society, breeding of Hereford cattle through- Crickley Barrow Destiny, the herdsire that had the biggest infl uence on the stud. Coloniesplaats Herefords. Her tire- who awarded her a medal sponsored out his life, and he was always less work with the staff and animals, by Dirkie Louw, as part of the loyal to the true characteristics of the MAJOR RAND SHOW WINNERS FROM 1972 TO 1987 both on the farm and on the three- society’s recognition of women’s the breed. • Coloniesplaats Cowslip 5 Gold • Kanhym Barnie 1977 Cup Winner 1972 • CP Nimrod, Runner-Up Gold • Coloniesplaats Silkweed 3 1973 Cup, 1979 • Coloniesplaats Inskow 1974 • CP Norfolk, Rand Show • Coloniesplaats Gypsey II 1975 Champion, 1980 • CP Gipsy II, Rand Show • CP Pembroke, Gold Cup Winner, Champion, 1975 1981 • CP Iosta, Rand Show Reserve • CP Linda 15, Rand Show Champion, 1975 Champion, 1981 • CP Krespian, Runner-Up Gold • CP Domino 403, Runner-Up CP DOMINO 403, RAND Cup, 1976 Supreme Champion, 1987 CP PEMBROKE, GOLD CUP WINNER 1981. SHOW CHAMPION 1987.

34 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR A picture of two-year-old heifers grazing highland sourveld at Table Hill. Kevlynn Dolly 114. KEVLYNN HEREFORD STUD

The Miles family boasts a proud in its centenary year, the Miles’ Hereford cows were purchased lineage of stockmen, dating back to family farm was expropriated by the from Coert Erasmus of Tarkastad. 1883 when they began their agricul- State for the formation of the former Over the next few years additional tural business on the Dunedin farm Ciskei. In December 1983 Kevin and females were purchased from the in the Cathcart district. From the his wife, Linda, moved to Table Hill, studs of Abbot Erasmus and John outset, a mixed farming operation where they currently reside. Table Phillips, Jarrisson Estates and, in comprising sheep, cattle and horses Hill is situated in the heart of the recent years, Philip de Waal. These was practised. Stormberg Mountains, a highland cows formed the basis of the present Today the Miles family continues sourveld area. It is known for its herd of 40 to 50 registered cows, the to run their successful business extreme winters. majority of which are polled. Kevlynn Rosebud 9720. from the the Table Hill farm near Table Hill is currently being The fi rst registered bull, a horned Dordrecht in the Eastern Cape. farmed by Kevin and his son Carl, who Baysham Kismet son, was purchased However, we will not hesitate to use imports were predominantly from The Kevlynn Hereford herd was is a sixth-generation Miles farmer. in 1960 from Shang Moorcroft, a horned genetics if they will add value Canada and the United States of founded in 1960 by the late K.C. Miles, The farming enterprise incorporates renowned Hereford breeder from to the herd. America. Various imported bulls who farmed in partnership with his Kevlynn Hereford and Dunedin Queenstown. The second stud bull In the mid-1970s two bulls were were used, and the following made son Kevin. Kevin was the driving Angus cattle studs, a commercial to be used in the Kevlynn herd was purchased from John Phillips of Tar- a significant impact on the herd: force behind the expansion of the cattle herd, Dohne Merino and a polled bull purchased from Jimmy kastad. These were the fi rst Canadian Enforcer 107H, 4S Renewal, MSU stud to its current format. Dormer sheep, and the Dunedin Mapham of Dordrecht. Since this genetics used in the herd and led to Prospector 508, BB Domino 1087, The herd was originally run on Saddle Horse stud. purchase, predominately polled the practice of importing semen Glen Poundmaker, Felton’s 324 and Dunedin. Unfortunately, in 1983, In 1960 the fi rst registered horned genetics have been used in the herd. for artificial insemination. Semen Anhinga VIC K16.

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Kevlynn Pixie 920 and bull calf Bookmaker 421. Locheim Side Bet 1067, a herd sire purchased from Philip de Waal.

The Kevlynn Hereford Stud has bulls to retain in the herd. In choosing do not get additional feed to achieve never been show orientated, but semen to import, specific perform- unrealistic results and if they cannot rather focuses on supplying high-qua- ance fi gures are used to aid the selec- produce under these circumstances, lity bulls to both stud and commercial tion process, provided the phenotype they are culled. markets. However, the herd has had a is desirable. These fi gures include: In 2014 we began using Ian Walsh, degree of success nationally. Kevlynn calving ease direct, milk, scrotum the founder of the Falkirk Index in bulls twice represented the breed at circumference, mature height and New Zealand, to carcass scan our the Special Performance Test Class in ribeye area. Naturally, weaning and young bulls. Walsh has been invol- Pretoria, in 1995 and 1998. yearling weights need to be above ved with our Dohne Merino sheep In the late 1990s we stopped Phase breed average. By using bulls that operation for the past 10 years. C testing. In spite of success with the have milk figures close to breed The implementation of the Falkirk bulls, the sisters of the high-perform- average, it has become easier to Index has significantly increased the ance bulls were not quite what they increase the fl eshing on the cattle. slaughter percentage of Table Hill’s were looking for in terms of cows The collapse of the Regional Sale Kevlynn Bookmaker 404 – the top selling bull at the 2016 production sale. fat lambs, from 44,5% to 49%. Hence that could efficiently rear a good calf in Queenstown led to the start of the He was sold for R50 000. this system will be replicated with the off the veld each year. Since then we Table Hill Bull Sale in 1999. This cattle. have slowly moved away from these takes place annually on the third natural environment is the most Heifers calve at three years of age, Looking ahead, the Miles family large-framed cattle to more balanced, Tuesday of September. important factor, ensuring that only as our environment does not favour will continue in their quest to breed medium-framed animals that exhibit We offer unpampered, moderate- the toughest animals are chosen heifers calving earlier. These heifers moderate-framed, easy-fleshing, low- good muscling and thickness in the framed, two- year-old Hereford and for the breeding programme. Cattle are mated to home-bred, 14-month- maintenance animals that perform hindquarter. Angus bulls for sale. Bulls are veld- 0that cannot handle the harsh old bulls, a practice that has proved on the veld in order to maximise pro- In recent years we have increased reared and are only fed a high-energy winters are culled immediately, successful. The cow herd is managed fi ts through optimal production for the use of artificial insemination grain ration for 10 weeks prior to ensuring that only the best veld-adap- as any commercial cow herd in the the benefit of the farming operation with the aim of breeding home-grown the sale. In terms of selection, the ted genetics are passed on to clients. Dordrecht area would be. The cows and our clients.

36 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR ROSPA-HEREFORDSTOETERY Geskryf deur Piet Rossouw

Ek het in 1960 en 1961 op ’n plaas in Minnesota in Amerika gewerk. Die eienaar het sy oeste – mielies, kuil- voer en lusern – deur sy voerkraal benut. Hy het net Herefordkalwers gevoer omdat die Herefords ’n rustige temperament het en goeie voerom- setters is. Hulle kon die koue winter- temperature goed hanteer – vinnige haargroei as dit koud word en gladde hare in die somer. Terug in Suid-Afrika het ek met Henrik Joubert van Sanniesguns Boerderytrust van Bultfontein be- vriend geraak. Henrik het ’n aanvoe- ling vir diere gehad – beeste, skape, honde of perde – en kon met hulle teel. Suid-Afrika het ’n swak-oog probleem gehad, maar deur seleksie vir oogbanke, ooghare, oë wat nie uitstaan nie en oogpigment is dit nie meer ’n probleem nie. Ek teel hoofsaaklik met Sannies- guns-bloedlyne. Hoewel ek reeds afgetree het, gaan ek nog op ’n klein skaal met die Herefords aan. My kleinseun, Johan Schoeman, het ’n klompie Herefords by my gekoop en sal met Rospa Herefords voortgaan wanneer hy kom boer. Die Herefordras sal altyd in aan- vraag wees, veral omdat hulle sulke goeie kruisings maak. Verskeie saam- gestelde rasse is daaruit ontwikkel, Rospa Ratalie PA 0338. Dié koei het die Herefords vier keer op die Nampo-Oesdag by Bothaville verteenwoordig. In 2009 was sy die Groot Kampioen Hereford soos die Bonsmara, Braford en kom- en in 2007 die Kampioen Vroulike dier by die Vryburg-skou. In 2006 was sy die Senior Kampioen Vroulike Dier en in 2005 die Junior Kampioen Vroulike Dier. mersiële kuddes.

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OUDEBRUG HEREFORDS

Geskryf deur Niklaas Hough Kingwill gesê hy kan sien ek gaan twee verse van oom Dirk Louw ge- en laaste koeie wat ek gekoop het, Dreyer gebruik én van my eie bulle. nog ver kom met die Herefords. Dít koop het. Terug by die huis, het Billy want ek glo jy teel self die koeie. Ek Van 2013 tot 2016 het ek ’n insin- Die telery het in 1970 begin met een was die begin van die Oudebrug gebel en gesê hy het vir my een koei drie bulle van Coloniesplaats en twee king beleef met my vrou se siekte en bul wat ek by mnr. Billy Kingwill Herefords. en twee verse teen R1 500 stuk. Ek bulle van Syferpan gekoop. afsterwe in 2015, maar ek kom weer gekoop het. My ma wou nie hê ek Die stoet het in 1972 begin met het amper fl ou geval, want dit was Ek het saad ingevoer van Domino terug. Ek sê baie dankie aan al die moet die bul koop nie, want sy het twee ou Rennie-koeie wat ek by mnr. baie geld. Ek het dit egter gekoop, van Kanada, Franz Josef Lieutenant bulkopers, want dit was hulle wat my gesê Friesbeeste was goed genoeg. John Phillips gekoop het. Ek is ook want dit is mos die beste vleisras. van Australië en vyf Amerikaanse gemaak en my in die bedryf gehou Die dag toe ek die bulletjie gekoop saam met my mentor, Billy Kingwill, Só het alles toe met een bul en bulle. Plaaslik het ek saad van Russell het. Daar was goeie en lekker tye. het (ek was 20 jaar oud), het mnr. Randse skou toe waar ek een bul en sewe koeie begin. Dit was die eerste Clark, Hendrik Joubert en Rufus Liewe Here, dankie vir alles.

KENRUSSMARK HEREFORDS

Written by Russell Clark via the male side by way of semen and selected herd sires. The KRM Hereford Stud was estab- The KRM Hereford herd officially lished in 1972 by my late father, became involved in performance Calvert Clark, with the purchase of recording in 1978. At the time, cattle females from various studs (including breeders in Southern Africa were Syferpan, Quilimane, Masterside and becoming more performance orien- Edwill) at a Hereford promotion sale tated as a result of the philosophies of in Queenstown. breeders such as Lassater and Ziets- A while later, more females were man, and academics such as Bonsma. purchased at the dispersal sale of This, together with what was learnt the Lambra Stud in Burgersdorp, from fellow Hereford breeders, including females they had purchased guided me in the early years. from the Jacdale Stud. Some years In the show ring and at judging later, females were also acquired at courses the emphasis moved from the Justin Steyn dispersal sale in the what was fashionable at the time to Port Alfred area. judging based on functional efficiency In the 1980s females were pur- and the importance of good confor- chased on at least three occasions mation based on what the require- from the Mount Victoria Stud. There- KRM Pride 010048 – a bull which displayed excellent muscling and eye appeal together with great EBV’s, ments were to produce a top beef after genetic material was brought in low birth and above average wean direct and milk, year direct, ADG and scrotal circumference. carcass.

38 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR Selection for outstanding repro- good but their doing ability in winter duction and more productive cattle and during droughts was not up to (using performance recording on scratch. The milking ability of the natural grazing) played a big role in females from these larger-framed making the cattle more productive in bulls was also generally worse, so we a short space of time. The trend in stopped importing semen and con- the early eighties, brought about by centrated on using semen from our changing market requirements in the own best bulls. USA and Canada, was for a modern A valuable lesson was learnt, type of slaughter animal with much namely that nature does not tolerate less waste. extremes and that growth and milk Discrimination against fat are negatively correlated. Since deposits in the brisket and around the those days it has been interesting tail set was the order of the day. Terms to observe that many bulls that are such as wean ratio came into being, more muscular and growthy end as many cows from that era did not up with a lower estimated breeding exceed 30 percent. This meant that value for milk than what was the industry had to move away from originally predicted. an earlier-maturing type that had Bulls such as KRM Dollar D13 been fashionable in the late fi fties, and KRM Lockout 98-83 got us sixties and early seventies to a later- back on track, and then the bull MV maturing type with a more even fat Renegade H57 made a big impact distribution over the carcass. on the herd. The most notable of the Some of the cattle that were pur- Renegade sons was KRM Pride 01-48. chased were of a pre-1950s type that KRM Prefect 010013 in his prime. Note the width, eye muscle and excellent spring of the rib displayed on the photo. Through AI he was used extensively had escaped the dumpy era. These in the herd and in many other herds cattle were closer to what was being animals. The fi rst polled herd sires ted, but later we used semen from our had 14 natural calves and a number across the country. The Renegade promoted in the late 1970s than the were purchased from the Penderry own and other local bulls. Bulls such of embryo progeny as she was fl ushed daughters were great cows with good 1950s type which were very early herd of Mr Jim Mapham, from whom as GK Justification 92K, BT Butler on three occasions in different years. milk and length of body, but medium- maturing and short on the leg. This I learnt a great deal about Herefords 452M, Klondike Banner 469L and At the age of 14 she was named framed with great fl eshing and good was fortunate, as selection could be and the stud cattle industry over a Graystone Granite 63L were used Reserve Grand Champion Female at conformation. They still appear in aimed solely at productivity rather number of years. with great success, especially on the the 1999 National Championships. many of our pedigrees today. than productivity and type. Most As a dairy herd was the main enter- female side. They produced cows In the late 1980s large-framed ani- Selection played a big role in breed- of these families are still in the herd prise at the time, it was obligatory to such as KRM Music T46, a daughter mals with plenty of growth became ing a type that thrives in mixed sour- today, as KRM females derive their learn how to do artificial insemina- of BT Butler 452M, whose produc- fashionable in the USA and Canada. veld conditions. The females that names from their dam. tion. The fi rst AI calves from the tion record is hard to beat. T46 left We used some of these bulls in the calved early year after year and pro- At this stage a decision was made KRM herd were born in the early the herd at the age of 15 years, having herd and found that the progeny duced a heavy calf off the veld soon to concentrate on breeding polled eighties. Initially semen was impor- fi rst calved at two years of age. T46 grew well when conditions were made one realise where the profit

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KRM 150016 typically represents what we look for in our cattle – medium-framed smoother coated animals with great conformation, KRM Hereford heifers in the winter displaying great uniformity. excellent fl eshing and muscle and above average length of body.

was. Looking at the breeding values BenguFarm, made it possible to plan Rib Eye M326 R117, whose progeny A LIST OF THE MAIN AWARDS of these top cows in a herd it is easy matings with specific objectives in combines low birth weight with good to draw conclusions regarding the mind. This technology helped us to performance and carcass traits in me- • 1991: Winner of Best Group of Three Carcasses in the Meat Board’s level of performance that the natural breed moderate-sized animals with dium-framed animals. National Carcass Competition after exhibiting pure Hereford oxen at grazing can accommodate. What low birth weights, good milking The homozygous polled bull TH the Dordrecht Show Block Test Competition. remains is to select sires that will not ability and adequate growth. Much 122 71I Victor 719 T was also used • 1997 to 2011: Winner of the Eastern Cape Regional ARC-ABSA Beef only breed the ideal type but also emphasis is also placed on breeding as he bred top-class medium-framed Cattle Performance Test Herd of the Year. attempt to get the correct balance of functionally efficient animals, and cows and bulls. We were fortunate to • 2006: Intervet/SA Studbook Voortreflikheidstoekenning Vleisbeeste. breeding values that will ensure more we are strict when selecting easy- discover viable KRM Plymouth 01-22 • 2000, 2006 and 2010: National Winner of the ARC-ABSA Beef Cattle profitable animals, keeping in mind care traits in both males and females. semen in our AI fl ask and used this Performance Test Herd of the Year.In 2006 the prize included a trip to that the fi rst test any female must pass Fortunately the wheel has turned top homebred bull extensively in our the USA to attend the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Congress is the ability to calve early every year overseas and over the last two bree- AI programme. Plymouth is one of in Fort Collins, Colorado. while only getting protein supple- ding seasons our herd once again those bulls that was sold too early as • 2009: Pick ’n Pay/Breedplan Southern African Beef Cattle Breeder mentation in winter. has had an infusion of North Ame- his true worth only became evident of the Year. In the meantime, technology such rican genetics. We have stuck to once he had gone. • 2015: Landbouweekblad Elite Platinum Cow Award. as estimated breeding values, and using bulls that have a proven record The KRM Hereford herd has been • 2015: SA Stud Book /Vleissentraal Stud Breeder of the Year herd management software such as of breeding animals that are to our recognised over the years with a lot – Beef Cattle. Studmaster and later BeefPro and liking. Our choice fell on using SHF of awards from various institutions.

40 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR SANNIESGUNS HEREFORDS

van baie en groot dinge. Herefords was sy lewe en passie. In 1976 het Hendrik vir die eerste keer aan ’n skou op Bultfontein deel- geneem. Dit was die begin van jare se skou. Soos Hendrik altyd sê, die skoue was waar hy die meeste van die Herefords geleer het. Dit was nie net in die ring nie, maar veral by die saamkom, gesels en kuier by skoue. In 1980 het hy vir die eerste keer aan die nasionale kampioenskappe in Johannesburg deelgeneem en die junior kampioenbul vertoon. Die bul Klondike Sundance 469P is in 1982 uit Kanada ingevoer. Dié bul het uit ’n uitsonderlike moeder (Klondike Wilma 554H) gekom en baie goeie werk in die Sanniesguns- Hendrik en Viola Joubert saam met hulle kleindogter, Petru van Eeden, dogter kudde gedoen. Klondike Sundance Carlette van Eeden, kleindogter Esther en dogter Jackie Joubert. 469P het in 1984 die goue beker op Bloemfontein gewen. Sanniesguns, ’n plaas in die distrik sy pa begin boer met Herefords met Sanniesguns het die meeste punte Bultfontein in die Vrystaat, is die die stoetnaam Smalbergersdal. ’n op die volgende nasionale kam- tuiste van Hendrik en Viola Joubert. Bul, Spidel Lamp 4, en twee vroulike pioenskappe verower: 1983, 1986, Hulle kinders, Johan (VSA), Jaco diere is in 1972 ingevoer. 1995, 1999, en 2002. (oorlede), Marguerite (Kaapstad), Hendrik het in 1975 saam met sy Van die begin af het die familie Carlette (Harrismith), en Jackie (Bult- pa Amerika toe gegaan en die bul saamgewerk met voorbereiding vir fontein) het hier grootgeword. Morlunda Mischief 368 ingevoer. en tydens skoue. Die kinders het van Sanniesguns is ook die stoetnaam Die Sanniesguns-Herefordstoetery kleins af die Herefords gelei. Hulle van hul Hereford-, SA Vleismerino- is in 1972 begin toe Hendrik ná sy het ook nie later te groot geword om en Arabierperd-stoetterye. tyd in die weermag by die landbou- ’n bees in ’n skouklas te lei nie. Op aanbeveling van prof. Bonsma kollege vyf stoetkoeie by sy pa gekoop (toe hulle nog Bonsmaras geteel het) het. By Vicedale het hy nog vyf ou SANNIESGUNS LUST aan Hendrik se pa, Koos Joubert, het koeie aangekoop en dit was die begin Carlette is in 2007 Petrus van Eeden

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Mr H.P. Joubert with Marlunda Mischief, which was imported from America.

getroud en hulle het saam die stoe- Sowel Sanniesguns as Sanniesguns tery Sanniesguns Lust gestig. Hulle Lust se stoetery word as kommersiële Reserve Senior Campion Cow Sanniesguns Nosegay N34 with her owner, Mr H.P. Joubert. boer op die plaas Lust in die distrik kuddes hanteer. Die stoetkoeie kry Harrismith. Hulle stoet het begin met geen spesiale behandeling nie. 20 koeie en verse van Sanniesguns, Sanniesguns se Herefords loop drie koeie wat hulle by Willem de 50 km van die woonplaas af op die Waal gekoop het en twee koeie van Vrystaat se rooigrasvlaktes. Sannies- Carl Scholtz. guns Lust se Herefords is 60 km van Carlette het haar pa se arm gedraai Harrismith af, waar hulle op en af en is Lust toe met Sanniesguns The teen berghange loop, uit riviere water Bassis! drink en koue winters oorleef. By Sanniesguns Lust word die So verskillend soos wat dié twee Herefordbulle ook gebruik op die plekke is, so goed pas die Herefords Sanniesguns Watchit W57 was named National Champion Bo-Velder koeie om lekker swaar en by omgewings aan – sonder enige Hereford Bull and National Junior Champion Bull at the Sanniesguns Ida W33, the SA Grand Champion Hereford gesogte speenkalwers te teel. probleme. 1989 National Championships held during the Rand Show. Female Animal for 1989.

42 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR CREST HEREFORDS

Van Reenens Crest is a sixth-genera- were acquired from Syferpan and perfect-eye factor has since been tion farm situated against the Lange- Coloniesplaats studs. Semen from integrated into our stud. berg Mountain Range between Zuikerkop and Sanniesguns studs Because our animals are raised on Swellendam and Heidelberg in the were used on these animals. Sub- natural veld – mainly sourveld sup- Western Cape. sequently semen from performance- plemented by licks and barley bales In 1972 we expanded our farming tested polled sires, with the emphasis – we offer an excellent product at a enterprise to include beef cattle in on weaning weight as well as the eye competitive price. The animals are order to utilise approximately 1 100 factor, was introduced to our stud, uniquely adapted to the harsh con- ha of natural veld, consisting mainly resulting in polled animals for ditions of the southern Cape. Buyers of red grass. The directors decided approximately the last 30 years. The are impressed with the exceptional unanimously to introduce the animals are furthermore subjected and rapid growth of the animals Hereford breed, and seven females to strict redwater control, and the under more favourable conditions. Okawa Commodore 020076 (New Zealand).

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KABUL-HEREFORDSTOETERY

Kriek en Seuns se Kabul-Hereford- in die distrik Fouriesburg . Die veiling gaan het. Sy seun, Johan, het in 1999 stoetery is 45 jaar oud in 2017. Die is deur Slabbert en Van der Merwe saam met hom begin boer en só by stoetery is begin deur die aankoop van Bethlehem gehou. die stoetery betrokke geraak. Hulle van beeste by die Genver-Hereford- Die stoetery het aan Johan en Da- gebruik bulle van Syferpan. stoetery. Die eienaar, mnr. K. Frost, nie Kriek van die plaas Kabul by Reitz Danie, Ansie, Johan en Marlize is het op 9 Mei 1972 ’n totale uitver- behoort. Hulle was tot 1980 deel van steeds deel van hierdie Herefordstoe- Dr. Nak van der Merwe, administrateur van die Vrystaat van 1979 tot 1980, koping gehad op die plaas Knighton die stoetery, waarna Danie voortge- tery, wat hulle groot liefde en trots is. oohandig die netheidsbeker aan Corné Kriek.

Die wenners van die netheidsbeker. Hier word Kabul-Herefords deur Corné Kriek gelei (toe nege jaar oud).

44 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR LEMOENVLEI-HEREFORDSTOETERY stoetery. Ons het begin om minder dighede, met ’n reënval van 380 mm, semen in te voer omdat die diere te die regte ras is. Met sy vrugbaarheid, groot begin raak het en die onder- beste temperament en kalwings- Geskryf deur Wicus Kruger was byna geen aanpassingsprobleme die VSA af ingevoer. Die eerste semen houdskoste te hoog was. gemak, is dit ’n plesier om daarmee te nie en produksie het voortgegaan. van die Line I, naamlik Myles City, Baie van ons selfgeteelde bulle is boer. Ondanks die afgelope drie jaar Ek het as vyfjarige seun saam met Dit was in die beginjare van die Pruett-Wray en Coopers, was baie gebruik, maar ons het ook selektief by se erge droogte, waarvan die laaste ons gesin na die Randse Paasskou in teling van groter beeste soos deur suksesvol en was van die regte tipe die Syferpan- en Coloniesplaats-stoe- jaar die droogste in 108 jaar was, het Johannesburg gegaan. Daar het ek vir die voerkrale vereis is. Bulle wat ’n wat goed presteer het. Die bul S. terye aangekoop. Ons het selek- die Herefords steeds gereproduseer, die eerste keer in my lewe ’n Here- groot invloed gehad het, was White- Titan 7777 se semen is ook gebruik tief vroulike diere by Platdoorn en al was die kalwers baie ligter as in die fordbees gesien. face Mention wat uit Kanadese bloed en ’n seun van hom, Lemoenvlei Miquiline gekoop en hulle het baie verlede. Maar ’n ligte kalf is beter as Dié mak, vleiskolosse met hulle wit geteel is. Die grootste invloed was Sultan, het die ras in 1986 by die goed by ons toestande ingepas. Som- geen kalf nie! gesigte het ’n lewenslange indruk op Lemoenvlei Oker, die kleinseun van Vleissentraal-prestasietoetsklas in mige aankope het glad nie die mas Ek is baie hoopvol oor die ras en my gemaak. As ’n plaaskind wat net Standard Lad 95J en die seun van Pretoria verteenwoordig. Hy is ook kon opgekom nie en hulle het geen dit gaan beslis ’n groot rol speel in Fries-melkbeeste en Afrikanerosse Syferpan Augustus Ceasar. Oker is aan Taurus SA verkoop en sy nageslag nageslag in die kudde nie. kruistelingsprogramme waar ons as vir ploegwerk geken het, was dit ’n later aan Taurus SA verkoop, en was het goed presteer in die Platdoorn- Ek glo dat ons ras vir my omstan- suiwer ras ook ’n groot rol speel. belewenis wat ek nooit vergeet het een van die beste semenverkopers. nie. Van daardie dag af het ek geweet Hy is ook met groot sukses in die dit is die ras vir my! Louwrense se Malina-stoetery ge- Die Lemoenvlei-stoetery is in 1978 bruik en ook deur ander lede deur KI. op die plaas Lemoenvlei in die distrik Soos byna almal wat groter diere Elliot in die Oos-Kaap begin. Weens geteel het, het ek ook semen van veral die klimaat en lang winters is daar egter geen lemoene nie. Die naam is ontleen aan ’n lemoenkleurige blom- metjie wat op sekere tye van die jaar in die vleie groei. Die eerste vroulike diere is van wyle mnr. Pieter Michau van Cradock se Ven-stoetery aangekoop, gevolg deur koeie en verse van wyle mnr. Braam Buitendag van Barkley-Oos se Eureka-stoetery. Verse en koeie van die Coloniesplaats- en Blesberg- stoetery is ook later aangekoop. Ons gesin, en die diere, het in 1996 na die distrik Colesberg verhuis waar die Herefords dadelik moes oor- skakel na bossie en grasveld. Daar Mnr. Wicus Kruger.Lemoenvlei Oker 103.

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strong cow stud. Benchmarking is BM Herefords’ main objective, with their motto being: “Meet om te Weet” (Measure to Know). Since its origin, BM Here­ fords’ cattle have proven their per- formance. In 1992, at the National Championships during the World Hereford Conference Show in Cape Town, the stud achieved third place. Show winners also perform as breeding animals in the stud through their offspring’s achievements, as confirmed by proper benchmarking practices. A comprehensive perfor- mance measurement programme is followed where official Phase A1 (test for milk production), Phase A2 (test for calf growth when still with dam), Top Exhibitor 2014 National Hereford Championship, Bloemfontein. and Phase C and D (growth tests for bulls) tests are done. Within the BM HEREFORDS first two years, eight measurements are done on cows and 14 on bulls. Performance information on the In 1979, BM Herefords was founded managed under this trust. U1 Top Class 12 and Victor Lucky Stud of Mr Boetie Uys in 2006. The achievements of bulls from the stud, with the purchase of one bull and 10 Throughout the 1980s, the PP Charme U1 86. Vissersdrift Hereford Stud contri­ which includes their feed conversion cows from Mr Koos Viljoen of Môre- Mong Stud developed its herd With the purchase of Dr Bongers’ buted to a specific new alternative and growth rates, are recorded to son, Caledon and Mr Billy Kingwill of through a strict selection process. stud, consisting of 30 cows, BM Here-­ gene pool, since high priority was develop genetic breeding values. BM the well-known Coloniesplaats Stud At the time, well-known USA bulls, fords gained access to an established­ given in that herd to the selection of Herefords’ first bulls were tested at outside Graaff-Reinet. through the use of their semen, were intensive embryo program that had animals with good volume and body the Queenstown bull testing facility. The stud was expanded in 1983 already a prominent feature in the already been implemented on Almeida capacity. They increased the length The stud’s second goal is to bench­ with cows purchased at the Prestige breeding programme. Bulls such as Mirna M15, Carrickmoor Sally 012 and width of the cattle in the BM mark the quality of its animals by Hereford Auction in Bloemfontein WW 11 M Lucky Charme 63P, GK and Carrickmoor Silk N18. Here­fords stud at the time. participating in shows. Show atten- from Sanniesguns Herefords, War- Beau Natural 11A and NV Preedence Since 1991, the stud was further During the past 35 years a strict dance has a dual benefit: it compares dent American Herefords­ and Dent 100U made an important contri- expanded with the purchase of selection process was maintained the stud’s animals with those of other Herefords Stud. In the same year the bution to the stud. The well-known Mr Boy Fullard’s Kyanama Stud and only superior-performing cows, herds and helps to focus on breeding PP Mong Trust was established and descendants of these bulls are BM (known for its outstanding females), either self-bred or purchased, were good functional phenotypic traits. since then BM Herefords has been Natural Meat 1, and cows such as BM as well as the Vissersdrift Hereford kept to make up the current 120- Another important goal for BM

46 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR Herefords is to breed animals that are adapted to all African climates. On the farm in the Overberg, the focus is mainly on breeding medium-sized animals with good legs and walking ability, pigment around the eyes, pro- tected eyebrows and smooth coats, to ensure that BM Herefords can offer easily adaptable South African bulls to stud and commercial breeders in all areas. Cattle from BM Herefords are now firmly established in the mixed farming industries of the Western BMH A13 Bon Time Reserve National Champion Bull with 1992 National Cape. Their excellent feed conversion Championship judge, Roger Hann, and leader Robert McKenzie. ratio, amongst other features, makes the animals ideally suited to thrive on green pastures in the rainy season, and maintain themselves well on grain stubble in the dry season. Winners – Voermol Futurity Class Heifers 1992. In 1986, Bertus and Sonja Mong attended their first National Cham- pionship Show in Pietermaritzburg, where they met Hans and Heide Köster. On the auction at the show, they bought the cow JRS1 from the Vicedale Stud. JRS1 delivered BM Herefords’ first self-bred stud bull, BM Prime Surprise 1. During the 1990s, BM Herefords began to use Phase C tested bulls BMH A005 BM Prime Surprise 1. extensively­ . Their first Phase C tested bull, BM Prime Surprise 1, together Bon Time and BM Charm bred three programme with great success. His with BM Top Class, have been used offspring that were crowned cham- descendants, of which the bull BM success­fully in the stud. The latter pions at the 1999 National Cham- Pride 98-51 is the best known, are was also crowned the Interbreed pionship Show in Bloemfontein. widely used in other studs. This im- Performance Test Winner at the Pre- The American bull TRM Pride has pressive bull was a major contributor toria Show in 1992. The bulls BM also been used in the stud’s breeding to BM Herefords’ current number of BMH060022 National Champion Cow – 2008 and 2011.

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BMH27 BM Top Class.

BMH J68 Pride Fontyn 98-51. The LNR Awards in 1999 – PP Mong won Best Herd in the Western Cape.

functional and productive animals. stud of high-value Hereford cattle in first and so far the only Hereford cow winners, as well as a Reserve Cham- Council for several years and was At the 2011 World Hereford Con- Missouri, USA, with the aim of using to achieve this. The cow was used in pion and Champion. the president for the past three years, ference in Canada, embryos were superior genetic material from Here- an intensive embryo programme, As a breeder, Bertus has played an where his enthusiasm and passion for purchased from the famous Remittal fords worldwide in the selection and and according to the stud contribu- important role in the establishment Herefords helped to promote the Hereford Stud. Heifers from these breeding of high-quality Herefords tion report of the 2015 calf harvest, of the Western Cape Bull Test Cen- breed extensively. embryos are used in BM Herefords’ at the PP Mong Trust and Vicedale achieved an AGR of 12,4%. tre (Pty) Ltd at Elsenburg. The com- During the past 10 years, BM Here-­ embryo programme. The famous studs. During the 2009 and 2011 National pany (with three owners, viz. ARC, fords’ goals have been accomplished USA bull, NJW 73S W18 Hometown In 2009 one of BM Herefords’ Championship shows, BM Here- Department of Agriculture, Western and its objectives achieved by com- 10Y ET, was selected as sire for the heifers was crowned National Cham- fords was named Runner-up Premier Cape, and 10 breeders) was establish- bining the outstanding genetics first embryo transplants. pion Hereford Female at the Vryburg Breeder. In 2014, this success was ed in 2003, with Bertus chairing the of several well-known and highly The Köster and Mong families’ Show. The same female (then a cow) surpassed when BM Herefords centre ever since. He also plays a pro- regarded South African Hereford friendship, which began in 1986, repeated this performance at the was named Premier Breeder at the minent role in Hereford affairs and studs, in conjunction with the appli- led to the establishment of Vice- National Championship Show in National Championships in Bloem- actively participated in the revival cation of a large number of measure­ mong Hereford Genetics Pty Ltd in Pietermaritzburg in 2011. The cow, fontein. BM Herefords competed in of the Western Cape Hereford Club. ments from its ongoing intensive 2014. This company also created a BM 06 Rachel Claude 01-21, is the various classes, with several first-place He also served on the SA Hereford performance recording programme.

48 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR GBH HEREFORDS

Howard Long started GBH Herefords Joubert sr. from Swartburg. Top bulls with just a salt-p6 lick. Maize stalks, “Our bulls are sold at the annual Hereford breed a world leader. It is in 1989 by buying 100 pure-bred and carefully selected AI were used hay and a protein lick are used to Cedarville bull sale. Our aim is to great to see that Herefords are still Hereford cows from two top breeders to get the type of animal required for overwinter the herd. GBH Herefords produce tough, well-fleshed, working used widely in many cross-breeding – 50 cows from Mr Piet Louwrens modern commercial use. In summer has achieved low intercalving periods bulls that will pass on the incredible programmes and that the demand for from Kokstad and 50 from Mr Koos the cows are run on rough sourveld despite the harsh conditions. economical traits that make the good bulls is ongoing,” Howard says.

Howard Long: “One of the bulls we sold in 2017. This is the type of bull we want to produce. Thick, smooth and long.”

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JA-NIEL HEREFORD STUD

The Ja-niel Hereford Stud began in from fellow breeders throughout agricultural shows to measure the The Stockman bloodline, which The more promising bull calves 1992 as a hobby with the purchase South Africa. quality of its animals and to promote has done extremely well and undergo Phase C testing at Elsen-­ of three females from Roulou Here- The stud is definitely no longer a the stud. delivered a number of champions in burg. In 2006 the SA Hereford fords. hobby and comprises 205 females A number of champions have been this country, features prominently, Society awarded three of our bulls With the purchase of La Fleur in that will be expanded through the produced, as well as animals that as well as the Happy Days bloodline a best feed conversion ratio of 4.82, 1997 the herd was expanded, and reduction of the commercial herd. have come either first or second in renowned for producing excellent which was bettered in 2014 with a again when animals were purchased The stud actively participates in their respective classes. females. conversion ratio of 4.39.

The main homestead on Malrug, 10 km outside Riebeek-Kasteel in the Western Cape.

50 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR Cows and calves on the Moorcurt farm, Barkly East (sweetveld).

NAGENOEG POLLED HEREFORD STUD

Gerhard and Verna Botha of Nage- sentraal SA Studbook Interbreed ments, but it is the stud’s overall ferti- RE-REGISTERING THE STUD This stud lasted about 15 years, after noeg Polled Hereford Stud maintain Bull Growth Test Class. lity, as expressed through consistent Interestingly, today’s Nagenoeg which Gerhard and his wife Verna that their greatest farming achieve- In the same year, Hero BN 12 26 average sub-370 herd intercalving Polled Hereford Stud is a reincarna- farmed only commercial Herefords, ment to date has been breeding the went on to be crowned Junior and periods (ICPs), that truly reflects tion of the Bothas’ first stud, which in conjunction with commercial bull Hero BN 12 26, which the SA Grand Champion Hereford Bull at the reproductive successes achieved was started by Gerhard and his and stud Merino flocks on the farms Hereford Cattle Society chose to re- the Bloemfontein Show. by the Bothas with their Nagenoeg father, Manie, on their family farm Moorcourt, Mollydale and Suther- present the breed in the 2015 Vleis- These are remarkable achieve- Hereford stud. Moorcourt near Barkly East in 1975. landsrest (collectively 1 200 ha).

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In the mid-1990s, Verna, who Nagenoeg herd has been an artificial with a protein lick in winter and a grammes. In 2016, for example, 20 Bull calves in the Phase D perform­ had grown up on a small dairy farm insemination (AI) programme to phosphate lick in summer. Gerhard heifers were artificially inseminated. ance test are first selected at three to near Barkly East, began the process introduce top local and international adds that the docile temperament of Heifers calve in September and cows four months, kept on the veld with a of re-registering the Hereford stud, genetics. the animals, as well as the fact that in November. lick and weighed every two weeks. rebuilding it from genetics sourced The Bothas have used semen they are polled, makes them a joy to In 2015, one of the driest years that At 12 months, they undergo another from Jimmy Basson’s Why Not Here­ from the bull, Markwatt Locheim manage. the Bothas have ever experienced, selection process based on the data fords, Ladybrand; Dave Warroll’s WDW 06 88, owned by Philip de the herd achieved a calving rate of collected. Mooi River Victory Hereford Stud; Waal of Locheim Hereford Stud in BREEDING AND FERTILITY 94%. The herd has never achieved a A key difference between Phase Russell Clark’s KRM Hereford Stud, the Western Cape, and from the sire, According to Verna, calving pro- calving rate of less than 90% and all D and C testing is that the latter Dordrecht; and Kevin Miles’ Kevlynn TH 5N 3L Rock Solid 4R, sourced blems simply do not exist in the cows that skip a calving are imme­ calculates feed conversion reflected Hereford Stud, also near Dordrecht. from the Canadian genetics company herd, with females weaning four- diately culled. Cows also exhibit in the FCR. Three bulls had an The stud was officially re-registered Semex. The latter produced a Nage- to five-month-old weaners with admirable longevity; the oldest pro- average FCR of 4,95 in 2012 and a in 1997, and has recently been boos- noeg herd sire, Rock Solid 2 09 19. average weights of 200 kg (heifers) ductive cow in the herd at present second set of three had an average ted to 100 females. and 220 kg (bulls). was born in 2003. FCR of 4,65 in 2015. Selection for fertility, tempera- EASE OF MANAGEMENT In the past three years, the Nage- Although the current size of the Verna says that the Hereford’s ment and pigmentation are key to the Verna says that over the years she has noeg herd has boasted the best ICPs herd does not make for significant popularity in cross-breeding pro- Bothas’ breeding programme. To been amazed by the performance of in South Africa for the breed in the genetic diversity, the Bothas plan to grammes ensures a solid demand for source the finest genetics in the coun- the Nagenoeg Herefords, especially in category for herds of 31 to 60 cows increase the numbers. They recently bulls. “As one of the oldest breeds, the try, they purchased two proven herd terms of their adaptability to a region (363 in 2014 and 2015, and 369 in leased out their 500 Merino ewes, Hereford gives you excellent hybrid sires from well-known studs. The bull almost 2 000 m above sea level. They 2016). Heifers are mated at two years, freeing up more grazing and 30 ha vigour,’’ she explains. VIP 547, bred by Johan Scholtz (VIP produce effortlessly from the mixed while during selected years Nage- of cultivated lands predominantly Herefords, Clocolan), was sourced veld while being supported solely noeg females are subjected to AI pro- under lucerne (15 ha under irriga­ MARKETING AND from Russell Clark in 2012 at the age tion). SELLING BULLS of seven years, and its first and only In 2016, the Bothas marketed six per- calves arrived in 2013. PERFORMANCE TESTING formance-tested bulls at the Barkly Another herd sire, Lincolin ZK 02 Phase C and D performance testing East Bull Sale and sold a handful off- 29, from Dr Carl Scholtz’s Zuiker­ remains a priority for the Nagenoeg farm. Most bulls are sold to farmers kop Hereford Stud in Clocolan, was stud. “Performance testing is impor- in the Barkly East/Rhodes areas that bought in 2009, also at the age of tant to ensure that only tested and are redwater- and gallsickness-free seven years. Its first calves arrived quality bulls are marketed to clients,’’ areas, but bulls are also sold further in 2010. This bull, from the Lincoln Verna says. afield. bloodline, has had a major influence Every second year, 12 bulls are According to Verna, it is critical for on the stud herd due to its excellent selected for Phase D performance them to market only performance- calves and the fact that it has been testing on the farm, while every tested animals that they would not used in the herd for four years. alternate year, six are sent for Phase hesitate to use in the Nagenoeg herd. C testing under feedlot conditions “We select our bulls in such a way AI PROGRAMME at Glen Agricultural College near that we’d be willing to use them in our Another strategy to improve the Gerhard and Verna Botha. Bloemfontein. own herd,’’ she says.

52 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR Lochein Caroline WDW 05-09 – National Grand Champion and Winner of the Gold Cup at the Vryburg Show.

WDW 02-23 Supreme Champion Hereford – 2005 Moorreesburg National Championships.

LOCHEIM HEREFORD

The farm Locheim, situated near owner of Meerlust farm in Stellen- and Viola Joubert also had a huge Moorreesburg in the Western Cape, bosch. Nico was a champion wine- influence on the stud with regards originally belonged to the Lochner maker. With Meerlust Rubicon as his to the quality they offer nowadays. family. The Locheim stud was best-known wine, Nico bought a lot Locheim runs 200 Hereford stud established in the late 1980s by Mr of great stock, which Locheim later cows, 50 Angus stud cows, 100 Sim- Hendrik Willem de Waal. He bought purchased from him. mentaler stud cows and 300 commer- Markwart WDW 06-88 – the most expensive Hereford bull in South Africa sold 60 cows from Mr. Nico Myburgh, The Sanniesguns stud of Hendrik cial cows. Their annual sale is called for R360 000.

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the Swartland Veeboere sale and they are heading for their 31st sale in 2017. All current national record prices for bulls, cows and heifers are held by Locheim. Highlights of the stud: winning the Gold Cup at the Moorreesburg, Vry- burg and Royal Shows with Hereford Supreme Champions. The stud was the home of the Supreme National Champions in 1999, 2005, 2008, 2011 and 2014. Locheim Best Performer. Locheim Grand Finale.

Supreme Champion and Interbreed Champion – 2011 Royal Show. Moorreesburg 2011.

54 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR The Scholtz family. Back row: Dr Carl Scholtz, Juanel and Eddie Scholtz. Front row: Bernard, Elmien and Willem Scholtz.

Candymaker – Interbreed Gold Cup Winner.

ZUIKERKOP HEREFORD

Located in the eastern Free State In 1955 Mr Carl Smith (our great- Wesselsdal and V.I.P. bloodlines. district of Clocolan, you will find the grandfather) started the Wesselsdal At Zuikerkop we believe in breeding Zuikerkop Hereford Stud owned by herd in the Wepener district. Herefords that can perform well Dr Carl Scholtz, his wife Elmien and Dr Eddie Scholtz founded the under most of the conditions South 3 sons Eduard, Willem and Bernard V.I.P. Stud in Clocolan in 1981. The Africa can offer. We utilize the best who are the fourth generation breed­ Zuikerkop herd was set up in 2002 genetics and technology to reach our ing Herefords. by Dr Carl Scholtz and contain both goals. Genetics from USA, Canada, Beefmaker – Interbreed Phase C Performance Class Winner.

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United Kingdom, Australia and Nieu Zealand are prominent in the herd. With Herefords being part of the family for 62 years we can truly con- fess that the breed stood the test of time. Zuikerkop boasts numerous awards in the cattle industry. Please see the photos for the most important ones. Zuikerkop Herefords is proud to be associated with SA Hereford and its fellow breeders, council and per- sonnel and wish to congratulate SA Red Bull – Interbreed Phase D Performance Class Winner and SA Hereford Bull Hereford on 100 years of excellence! of the Year.

Miss Milker Interbreed Super Cow Winner.

Major Senior Champion Bull – Vryburg, Bloemfontein and Royal Shows. Major’s Model Interbreed Supreme Cow Winner.

56 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR The family: Eckard and Kirsten (daughter) with Ryan and Nicole, Ewald and Ruth, Marc (son), Natalie and Philip (son) with Aidan and Ethan.

WALDECKE HEREFORDS

The history of our family farm, as recently as 2003, with cows from breeding policy. Waldecke, dates back to 1875. The the well-known Malina, Killaloe, We are grateful for the support farm is a mixed farming enter­prise, Locheim, Griffin and Kenrussmark that we have received from fellow with forestry being the main focus. herds. breeders and consultants, and we Crops and cattle also play very Artificial insemination, using hope to contribute positively to a important roles. proven bulls, together with good good future for the Hereford breed Our Hereford herd was established quality pick-up bulls is central to our in our country. Waldeck EWK 10 04 Nikita.

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Killaloe Luna 03 19. Waldecke Challenger EWK 12 73.

Waldecke Nikita II EWK 13 01. Waldecke Crusader EWK 10 72.

58 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR HOEKLAND HEREFORDS

Owner Harley van Rhyn loved cattle from a very young age. Growing up on the wine and dairy farm Hoekland in the Bonnievale district, young Harley often went out with the stock- man taking the dairy cattle grazing for the day, only returning in time for evening milking. Those carefree days, instilled a love for cattle that only grew with age and exposure. In the years to follow the dairy was replaced with fruit trees, but beef cattle were introduced as soon as Harley joined the farm. Here he tells the story of the herd. During that time a commercial herd was run, consisting mostly of Hereford and Hereford dairy crosses bred back to Hereford bulls. Finding the right kind of bull at a price that made sense for the commercial herd became more and more of a problem, and ultimately the only solution was to breed them myself. The first registered heifers were purchased from Hazenjaght Here­ fords in 2003, but they were very much a result of the frame race and could not perform anywhere near the same level as the commercial herd. Cow efficiency demonstrated by HVR 1322 nursing her first calf HVR 1603. Knowing that there must be better Herefords out there for an arid, at a price that I later realised was to the years to follow. The Crest females More females were also purc­ hased this day I believe the Wilkloof cow acidic environment, the search led help a young breeder make a decent were no-nonsense, fertile, hardy from Wilkloof Herefords to add herd is one of the most underrated me to Crest Hereford. Trevenen start. I really appreciated this gesture cattle that formed the backbone of genetic diversity and a bit more per- herds in the country. Barry agreed to sell me five heifers and more heifers were purchased in the herd for many years. formance than the Crest cattle. To The next problem was finding the

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Hoekland Renegade 0918.

contribution to the Hoekland herd, and others I finally bought my first while Renegade 1101 transformed bred horned cows in 2012. the Zetler herd. Older and wiser this time around, During that same visit to the Eastern old, proven cows were bought instead Cape in 2007 I also visited the Syfer- of heifers and old English genetics Kenrussmark Pride 0148. pan herd of Lawrence Moorcroft. were favoured. I was particularly im- What I saw there made a lasting pressed with the progeny of Badling- right bulls for artificial insemination. russmark Plymouth 0122 was pur- calving season. After studying the impression on me. I saw fat calves ham Bossy and Rowington Festival, Just about all bulls from the major chased the following year. The Pride breeding methods used by Gudgell like those from the commercial and more purchases from these lines studs with commercially available 0148 progeny were superior to any & Simpson, the Moussell Bros and Hereford dairy crosses I used to keep followed. Cows from the Miquiline, semen were tried, but only BM Pride other polled Herefords I’ve seen and Jim Lents (through his book, The that weighed half their dam’s weight Blinksaad and Lemoenvlei herds Fontyn J68 made any impact, siring has put Hoekland Herefords on the Basis of Linebreeding), the Hoekland or more, cows that were still fat while were also used. The helpfulness of the quite a few useful bulls. His map, as the Hoekland bulls proved to herd was closed to outside genetic nursing these big calves and just a horned breeders really impressed me daughters, however, were hard be very popular amongst commercial influence. Linebreeding the polled good doing type with natural thick- and strong friendships were forged. keeping. After a visit to the Eastern and stud breeders alike. Renegade line through the progeny ness like I had not seen since I was a Sires used through AI were Cape semen of Kenrussmark Racer The last attempt to use artificial of KRM Pride 0148 was the way for- boy and before a frame score became Lemoenvlei Boxer and Blinksaad Joe 0218 and Kenrussmark Pride 0148 insemination to produce show-ring ward. Linebred Renegade bulls such the only selection criterion. Dolon. I was lucky that one of the first was acquired. This turned out to be a genetics was in the 2009 breeding as Hoekland Renegade 0810, 0815, This haunted me for a few years cows I purchased from Blinksaad game changer, and semen from Ken- season, resulting in a disastrous 0917, 0918 and 1102 all made a big and after quite a few visits to that herd Herefords gave me an outstanding

60 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR Hoekland Silver Renegade 1101.

in 2009 and also the winner of the Groenewald and Drikus Mouton. Interbreed Female Championship. They are all top-class people I never Hoekland Phyllida 1233 won the would have met if if it had not been same title at the George Agricultural for Herefords. Show in 2014. The biggest show-ring In the years to come the prime success was when Zetler Herefords focus will be on breeding old English exhibited Hoekland Silver Rene­gade horned Herefords (focusing on the 1101 at the 2014 National Show, traits that made Herefords popular Hoekland Tremendous 1213. where he was crowned the National in the first place) while maintaining Junior Champion Bull a small line-bred herd of polled bull calf, Hoekland Tremendous ally, went through the worst ever re­ ring. Hoekland Herefords exhibited No young breeder can be succes­ Renegades to meet market demand 1213, a grandson of Badlingham corded drought in 2015, only for this the champion bull calf in Malmes­ sful without mentors and friends in for polled genetics. Bossy. This bull left outstanding record to be bettered in 2016/2017. bury and Moorreesburg from 2006 to the business and therefore I’d like to From the beginning, Hoekland females in the herd before he was sold Over the years Hoekland Here­ 2008 and again in 2010 in Robertson­ mention a few people that I’ve used Herefords set out to do things its own to a new breeder in Namibia. fords had a fair bit of success in the and 2011 in Moorreesburg. as mentors over the years, namely way, ignoring the mainstream and In the meantime, we sold the farm show ring, although show cattle was Various heifers also did well, Trevenen Barry, Russell Clark and using breeding methods most see as in Bonnievale and in 2014 moved the never the focus. From the beginning especially Hoekland Thrush 0711 Lawrence Moorcroft. Friends I’ll go archaic. About the only modern thing herd to a new farm close to Tulbagh in we set out to show what we breed, that was the Supreme and Grand to war with include Wicus Kruger, is our slogan after we started using a high rainfall area. This area, ironic­ rather than to breed for the show Champion Hereford in Riversdal Louwtjie Louw, Bevan Zetler, Willie old genetics: Back to the Future!

SA HEREFORD 100 YEARS 61 Hoofstuk National Championships / Chapter Nasionale Kampioenskappe CHAMPIONS / KAMPIOENE SA Hereford is proud of all their trophies and prizes. Here is a selection of national champions and winners over the years.

1962 Rand Easter Show Syferpan Kismet 9th – Chamber of Mines Gold Cup winner.

1965 Rand Easter Show 1965 Mr Gert van den Heever Rand Easter Show with his National Junior and National Champion Bull Brocket Uranium was adjudged the National Champion Hereford Bull at the Reserve Champion heifer 1965 National Championship show and he was runner-up for the Chamber of Mines trophy for the Syferpan C’est Si Bon. Supreme Champion Beef Animal on the show. Standing with the bull is Mr Murray Campbell, the owner.

62 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR CHAMPIONS / KAMPIOENE 1960-1980

1980 Windimuir 560 Lad 23L – SA Supreme Champion Hereford. Part-owned by Isakvale Hereford Stud. 1968 1972 Syferpan Caroline R22 Champion Hereford Female and Supreme Rand Easter Show Champion Beef Animal at the Bloemfontein Show in 1968. It was Wenlock Dynamite – National Grand Champion Bull, World exhibited by Mr S.L. Moorcroft and Sons (Pty) Ltd. Hereford Conference Show and runner-up to the Gold Cup.

1980 Coloniesplaats Norfolk South African National Champion Bull 1980. Weight on show – 1 112 kg; height – 142 cm. Hereford National Championships 1980. Champion Bull: Coloniesplaats Norfolk. Res. Champion Bull: Coloniesplaats Orinoco. 1968 1972 Res. Champion Cow: Coloniesplaats Cowslip 13. Bloemfontein Show Rand Easter Show Junior Champions: Coloniesplaats Florence 27. Haven Unique, Senior and Grand Champion Hereford bull at Coloniesplaats Cowslip 5 Eight first prizes. the 1968 Bloemfontein show, exhibited by Mr S.L. Moorcroft Supreme Beef Champion and winner Six group classes; one interbreed class. and Sons (Pty) Ltd. of the Chamber of Mines Gold Cup. Morris Hyman – trophy for breeder with most points.

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1992 At the National World Hereford Conference Show with Mr Roger Hahn of Australia as judge of the bulls: Grand champion bull: SGH Z48 of Sanniesguns Boerdery. Judge of the female animals: Whip Donaldson from Canada. Grand Champion cow/heifer: JWPZ Z23. Judge of the group classes: Prof. Frans Swanepoel. Premier breeder: Vicedale Herefords. 1983 1983 Senior and Grand Champion Bull as well as Best Hereford was on The Senior Champion Cow and also the show at the 1983 National Championships is Windimuir 560 Lad 23L Grand Champion Female was Carrickmoor Sugar, and he belonged to Kanhym Estates and Rietkol Farming Co. seen here with the owner, John Phillips.

1989 Rand Show The youngest Hereford bull ever to be named National Champion Hereford Bull? Most likely! Sanniesguns Watchit W57 achieved this as well as 1989 being named National Junior Champion Bull The SA Grand Champion Hereford Female at the 1989 National Championships held Animal for 1989 was Sanniesguns Ida W33. during the Rand Show. Watchit belonged to At the back (from left to right): judge Bill Jacobs and was exhibited by premier Hereford breeder from the USA and Viola and Hendrik Joubert, H. P. Joubert and was sired by GK Renegade out of the the proud exhibitors of W33 from Bultfontein. cow Sanniesguns Nosegay S22. Behind the bull can Mr and Mrs Jouber was 1989’s SA Premier be seen judge Bill Jacobs and and owners exhibitors Breeders and W33 was also the SA Junior Hendrik and Viola Joubert of Bultfontein. Champion Female Animal.

64 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR 2002 – Bloemfontein Show

Senior Champion Bull and Reserwe Senior Champion Cow and Supreme Champion Hereford Gold Cup winner Grand Champion Bull BJW 9830 Interbreed Champion SGH 9866 SGH 99115 SGH 9866

2005

At the National Championships in Moorreesburg with Mr. Graham Day from Australia as judge: Grand Champion bul: Locheim Prime Stock WDW 0223; Grand Champion cow/heifer: Locheim Miss Duvet WDW 0204, both from Locheim Herefords; Premier breeder: Locheim Herefords.

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Lochein Caroline WDW 05-09 Locheim Prime Stock WDW 08-41 National Grand Champion and Winner of the Gold Cup at the Vryburg Show. Supreme Champion Hereford and Junior Champion Bull – Royal Show. From left to right: Philip de Waal (exhibitor), Dr Cliff Lamb (judge), George Nefdt (junior judge), Dial Diedericks (handler), Willem de Waal (exhibitor) and Ms Jan Wills (secretary general of the World Hereford Council.

BM Rachel Glaude 01-21 BMH 06-022 BMH 060022 SA Grand Champion Cow SA Grand Female Champion – 2008 and 2011

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20xxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 2014 – Bloemfontein Show

Sanniesguns Mr Coco 9080 Hoekland Silver Renegade 1101 Locheim Grand Finale BMBM Bismark 09-49 Senior Champion Bull Junior Champion Bull Grand Champion Cow Champion Heifer

At the National Championships at the Bloemfontein Show (2014) with Ian Galloway from Australia as judge: Grand Champion bull: WDW 12-53; Grand Champion cow/heifer: WDW 12-37, both from the Locheim Stud; Premier breeder: PP Mong Trust.

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20xxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Hoofstuk Prestasies / Written by Japie van der Westhuizen, Helena Theron and Bobbie van der Westhuizen, Chapter Performances South African Stud Book and Animal Improvement Association TRAITS AND VALUES FOR SA HEREFORDS Quantifying genetic changes in the South African Hereford population

ereford breeders SA Stud Book renders a service have always been to SA Hereford for the recording keen participants in and genetic merit predictions of recording the eco- the breed. Figures 1 to 3 illustrate nomic properties­ the number of measurements and and charac­ter­istics records over time for South African of their animals. Hereford cattle. Evidence of this is reflected in In considering traits or charac- Hthe participation of more than 80% teristics included in genetic merit of breeders in production recor- predictions, those contributing to ding, representing more than 97% profitability in animals enjoy priority. of all animals in the breed. Their When identifying females, traits are seriousness in identifying suitable grouped according to those that con- candidates to become herd sires can tribute towards calving ease, mater- be measured against their participa- nal ability (milk) influencing weaning tion in post-weaning growth tests for weight, pre-weaning growth rate, young bulls. As many as one-third female fertility and cow mainte­nance. An example of a very fertile herd with an ICP of 380. The photo was taken on Danie van Breda’s farm near Riebeek-Kasteel. of weaned bull calves weaned have These sub-values each contribute records for daily gain and scrotum proportionally to the total profita- growth rate, depicting feedlotting and breeders to make informed selec­tion for many traits in a herd in relation circumference, with about 20% bility differences among breeding finishing. This value is known as the decisions. Each breeder can also to the breed values. measured by means of real-time cows, and is generally known as the “growth value”. benchmark­ the genetic merit of his In Figure 4, the genetic merit for ultrasound scanning for muscle area, “cow value”. Similarly, genetic merit The genetic merit for all traits used or her animals against the rest of the all traits in animals in this herd is subcutaneous fat cover and marbling predictions are calculated for the in the compilation of these values, as breed. expressed as a deviation from the (numbers based on the period April differences among breeding animals well as the values themselves, form By way of illustration, Figure 4 average genetic merit of active (live) 2016 to March 2017). for profitability for post-weaning part of the reports used by Hereford shows the genetic merit of Herefords animals in the breed.

68 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR NUMBER OF PRE- AND POST-WEANING RECORDS

2 500

2 000

1 500

1 000 NUMBER OF RECORDS

500

0 2011 1991 1981 1 974 1976 1977 1973 1975 1979 1978 1997 1987 1993 1992 2013 1996 1983 1995 1989 1999 1982 2012 2015 2016 1985 1994 1986 1998 1990 2001 2010 2014 1980 1984 1988 2007 2003 2002 2005 2006 2009 2000 2004 2008

BIRTH YEAR

Birth weight Birth weight Birth weight

Figure 1. Annual number of pre- and post-weaning records for South African Hereford cattle born since 1973.

The breed average is fixed at a value Growth Value predictions. Know­ next logical step is to pursue breeding selection response for both cow cow (in terms of kilogram weaner of 100, and the standard deviation ledge of the genetic levels in the objectives through optimal matings value (0,5 standard deviations over produced per hectare grazing) and as in the spread of the breeding values herd, as well as the genetic merit of the selected animals. 15 years) and growth value (more a feedlot animal compared to those is standardised. The aforementioned of individual animals, serve as the Figure 5 depicts the change in than one standard deviation over 15 born two generations ago. These posi­ selection values are also indicated primary sources of information for genetic merit for South African Here­ years). The average modern South tive changes indicate a commitment separately. The production value is selection and culling decisions. After ford cattle born since 2000. African Hereford is therefore signifi­ by Hereford breeders to record the a combination of the Cow Value and these decisions have been taken, the The genetic trends show positive cantly more profitable as a breeding economically important traits.

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NUMBER OF RECORS FOR FEMALE FERTILITY 2 000 1 800 1 600 1 400 1 200 1 000 800 600 400

NUMBER OF RECORDS 200 0 2011 1991 1981 1 974 1976 1977 1973 1975 1979 1978 1997 1987 1993 1992 2013 1996 1983 1995 1989 1999 1982 2012 1994 1985 1986 1998 1990 2010 2001 1980 1984 1988 2007 2003 2002 2005 2006 2009 2000 2004 2008 BIRTH YEAR AFC ICP1 ICP2 ICP3

Figure 2. Annual number of female fertility records for South African Hereford cattle born since 1973.

RECORDS ON BULLS: POST WEAN 300

250

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50 NUMBER OF RECORDS

0 2011 1991 1981 1 974 1976 1977 1973 1975 1979 1978 1997 1987 1993 1992 2013 1996 1983 1995 1989 1999 1982 2012 1994 1985 1986 1998 1990 2010 2001 1980 1984 1988 2007 2003 2002 2005 2006 2009 2000 2004 2008 BIRTH YEAR ADG SCROTUM HEIGHT INTAKE Figure 3. Annual number of records on young post weaning age bulls for South African Hereford cattle born since 1973.

70 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR AVERAGE BREEDING GENETIC CHANGE FOR COW AND GROWTH VALUES VALUE INDICES FOR ALL ANIMALS IN THE HERD 110

70 80 90 100 110 120 130 Y= 0,8313X + 92,729 2 Birth weight R = 0,64393 105 Wean weight Milk Post-wean weight Mature weight

Height 100 Length FCR Y= 0,4201X + 93,335 ADG R2= 0,78507 Scr 95 AFC

BREEDING VALUES ICP Clv. EaseV Clv. Gr.V 90 MilkV Maint.V AVERAGE GENETIC MERIT (INDEX) AVERAGE Fert.V CowV GrowthV 85 SELECTION VALUES SELECTION ProdV

BREEDING VALUE: FCR: Feed conversion ratio ADG: Average daily gain 80 Scr: Scrotal circumference AFC: Age at first calving 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 ICP: Inter-calving period

SELECTION VALUE: BIRTH YEAR Clv. EaseV: Calving Ease Value CowV: Logix Cow Value (LCV) Clv.Gr.V: Calf Growth Value GrowthV: Logix Production MilkV: Milk Value Value (LGV) Maint.V: Maintenance Value ProdV: Logix Production Fert.V: Fertility Value Value (LPV) COW VALUE GROWTH VALUE LINEAR (COW VALUE) LINEAR (GROWTH VALUE)

Figure 4. Average breeding value indices, Figure 5. Genetic trends for South African Hereford cattle for cow and growth values for animals born between the years 2000 to 2016. for different traits, in a Hereford herd.

SA HEREFORD 100 YEARS 71 Hoofstuk Demografiese ontleding / Chapter Demografic analysis A DEMOGRAPHICAL AND GENEALOGICAL ANALYSIS OF THE SA HEREFORD CATTLE POPULATION

Written by Charl Hunlun and Lezanne Bonthuys, SA Stud Book Association, Bloemfontein

outh Africa has a and genetic diversity of the popula­ database and subjected to the appro­ rich biodiversity in tion and all its sub-populations. priate analyses. For the purpose of terms of the genetic Demographic parameters and the genealogical analysis all the live resources for animal genealogical analyses have been and active animals on that date were husbandry. used extensively to assess the gene­ considered as the reference popula­ Local livestock tic structure and available genetic tion. The dataset used for the analysis farmers have success­ diversity of livestock populations and consisted of the records of 8 075 live fully managed this biodiversity over several local breeds have been sub­ and active animals and 9 212 ances­ Smany years, but in recent times it jected to such studies in the recent tors, and the records of 72 breeders came under threat, mainly as a result past. The information that emerges that directly contributed animals to of the rapid expansion of industria­ from these kinds of analyses does not the live and active population. lised agriculture and the globalisation only have academic value but should Two bulls being compared and assessed during the open day session held by of food production systems. Appro­ play a major role in the conservation ANCESTORS the Natal and East Griqualand Hereford club on 29 and 30 September 1976. priate management strategies are and animal improvement efforts of The analysis and quantification of the required to conserve and improve individual breeders and of breeders’ relative contributions of base parents animal genetic resources. societies. The use of some of these (ancestors without complete paren­ Several complementary actions parameters may give significant tage records) and other influential play a role in the optimal manage­ insight into the status of herds and ancestors in a population is a comple­ ment of animal genetic resources. breeds regarding the size of breeding mentary approach to determine the The study of the structure of a popu­ populations, effects of breeding prac­ genetic variability in a population. lation is a useful means to identify tices, available genetic diversity and With this approach, an assessment is events and circumstances that may effective population sizes. made of how the gene pool of a popu­ have affected the genetic history The data of all the Hereford cattle lation was constituted and maintain­ of a population. Information from indicated as being alive and active ed across generations. such and related studies also plays on the LogixTM database of the The effective number of founders a vital role in the formulation­ SA Stud Book Association on (fe) measures how the balance in the of appropriate management and 1 October 2013, plus the data of expected contributions of founders strategic decisions that affect the all the relevant ancestors of these was maintained across generations. Cattle from Mr J.A.G Botha from Elliot in the Eastern Cape. future growth, genetic improvement animals, were extracted from the The effective number of ancestors

72 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR TABLE: DISTRIBUTION OF NUMBERS OF LIVE AND ACTIVE PROGENY OF HEREFORD BULLS AND COWS, AS IN OCTOBER 2013. Number of Percentage Number of Percentage progeny of bulls progeny of cows 1 – 15 78,80 1 54,48 16 – 30 11,41 2 26,04 31 – 45 5,84 3 12,71 46 – 60 2,58 4 4,76 61 – 75 0,54 5 1,53 76 – 90 0,54 6 0,37 91 – 105 0 7 0,07 > 105 0,27 > 8 0,04

(fa) accounts for possible bottlenecks more than seven live and active pro­ in the pedigree, which is a big cause of geny in the population – three cows gene loss in some populations. have seven calves each. Only two These parameters are useful to bulls each have more than 90 live describe the population structure after and active progeny in the population. relatively few generations, e.g. when The two bulls with the most live pedigrees are relatively incomplete/ progeny are Zuikerkop Beefmaker shallow. They can characterise the 060018 (62778279), with 128 live The photo that tells the story of performance. This is the success story of Wardent Herefords and their continuous search effects of a breeding policy or detect and active progeny, and Lemoen­ for the best possible semen in the world. Here we see a smiling Willie Hamman, stud manager of the Wardent Hereford recent significant changes in a breed­ vlei Oker 103 (45368198) with 110 stud (on the right), together with Greyling Wentzel, minister of agriculture, after Wardent Oberholzer 0122 swept this very ing strategy before their consequen­ live and active progeny registered in sought-after trophy away from 1 156 other bulls from all beef breeds. Oberholzer is a son of the American bull Victor J Banner 75J and he achieved the following outstanding results while at test at Armoedsvlakte: ADG – 2 000 gr (index 148), ces can be seen in terms of an increase the Herdbook. The two cows with feed conversion 5.37 (index of 132) and ADA of 1 178 gr (121 index). in inbreeding in the population. the most live progeny are Sannies­ The live and active Hereford popu­ guns Suzette 9866 (41545575), and to 1 800 ancestors, and 54 ancestors were 232 and 93 respectively. The for the live SA Hereford­ popula­tion, lation is the progeny of 736 bulls Blinksaad Countess 04 (43295864), explained 50% of the genetic varia­ number of ancestors that explained with contributions­ of 1,87% and (average of 10,77 live progeny per both with eight live progeny regis­ tion in the population (whole data 50% of the genetic variation in the 1,78% respectively to the foundation bull) and 4 578 cows (average of 1,74 tered in the Herdbook. set). The effective number of founders reference population was 37. of the live population. live progeny per cow). The sires of The whole data set (live population (fe) for the whole data set was 270 The most influential founders (base The most influential ancestors in 98,1% of the live and active popula­ plus all their parents and ancestors – and the effective number of ancestors parents) in the whole data set were the breed were the bulls W5F PRL tion is known and recorded and the 17 287 animal records) consisted of (fa) was 127. the bull Spidel Anxiety 62C Justa Bannar (4489324), which dams of 98,4% of the live and active 2 284 founders (base parents/ The live Hereford population has (3177052), which contributed 1,70% explains 3,72% of the genetic varia­ population is known and recorded. ancestors with one or both parents 1 290 ancestors that contributed to to the foundation of the breed, and tion in the whole data set and BT The distributions of the numbers of not recorded) and 6 928 ancestors the total genetic variation in the live the cow Klondike Wilma 552H CL Domino 15G (5703442), which live progeny per bull and per cow are (parents/ancestors with known pedi­ population. The effective number of (44921070), which contributed explains 3,49% of the genetic varia­ shown in the table. grees). The total genetic variation in founders (fe) and effective number of 1,37%. These two animals were also tion in the whole population. The Only two Hereford cows have the whole data set could be ascribed ancestors (fa) for the live population the most influential founders same two bulls were the most influen­

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42,13% of the total genetic variation­ estimate these parameters periodical­ in the reference population, and ly and to adopt appropriate strategies 718 female ancestors, accounting for to ensure a healthy genetic profile for 8,20% of the total genetic variation in the breed. There are indications that the live population. Fifteen of these the genetic base of the SA Hereford ancestors were South African-bred population is narrowing and this animals and they accounted for deserves attention; attention should 40,54% of the total genetic variation be given to the judicious use of some in the live population. unrelated foreign genetic material. There is evidence that the SA CONCLUDING REMARKS Hereford population was affected by The Hereford cattle breed is one of a genetic bottleneck in the not-too- South Africa’s oldest exotic beef cattle distant past, which also may have breeds and it played a very important implications on the available genetic role in beef production in this coun­ diversity in the breed and the relative­ try. The demographic characteristics genetic distance from the leading of the SA Hereford breed are well Hereford populations else where. within the bounds of normality and The genetic base of the local popu­ the breed shows good capacity for lation is quite narrow and breeders future growth in terms of numbers of would do well to choose herd sires animals and breeders. with circumspection, keeping the The average herd size in the breed ancestry of such bulls in mind. has improved over the past 12 years, Procedures should be considered to Some of the heifers offered for sale at the Breed Promotion sale, Queestown, on 4 July 1968. especially amongst the leading limit the over-use of breeding animals breeders. This situation bodes well that show high levels of relationship tial ancestors of the live population, The most influential South African- of ancestors consisted of 46 male for the future genetic improvement with the current and future breeding where they respectively explained bred cow is Kenrussmark Music T46 ancestors accounting for 42,91% of the breed. The realisa­tion of an populations. 4,04% and 4,08% of the genetic 85 (KRM T 46 – 10495307), which of the total genetic variation in the expansion of the breed will mostly Hereford breeders have a responsi­ variation in the live SA Hereford explained 1,91% of the total genetic popu­lation (whole data set), and depend on whether the breeders can bility to ensure the future growth and population. variation in the live SA Hereford eight female ancestors accounting for provide animals that conform to the genetic well-being of the breed. The The most influential South African- population. This cow has no live 7,25% of the total genetic variation in demands of the market. future of the breed depends largely bred ancestor is the bull M.V. Rene­ direct progeny in the SA Hereford the data set. Generally the quality and depth on the decisions breeders make now gade H57 (TH H 0057 – 38707022), population. The average age of the 37 ancestors of the pedigree data of the breed are in terms of selection goals, breeding which explained 2,68% of the total The average age of the 54 ances­ that collectively explain 50% of the good and this leads to fair to good policies and the possible future role genetic variation in the live SA tors that collectively explain 50% of genetic variation in the live popu­ estimations of the levels of related­ of the breed in the South African red Hereford population. This bull still the genetic variation in the popula­ lation was 28,76 years on the analysis ness and inbreeding in the breed and meat industry. has nine live progeny in the SA tion (whole data set) was 34,11 years date. This set of ancestors consisted of the levels of genetic diversity. It Hereford population. on the date of the analysis. This set of 30 male ancestors, accounting for would, however, be advisable to re- This article was first published in 2013.

74 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR 1977 – Yearling heifers receiving winter protein supplement in Matabeleland, Zimbabwe.

SA HEREFORD 100 YEARS 75 Hoofstuk World Hereford Council / Chapter Wêreldraad van die Hereford-telersgenootskap HEREFORD HOUSE Written by José Bonica from the World Hereford Council

ur beloved breed Ireland, New Zealand, United King­ was created in dom, USA and Uruguay) met at Herefordshire, 3 Offa Street, Hereford, England, England, during which today is the home of the Hereford the 1700s. The Cattle Society, to consider three big Tom­kins family issues: (a) to have standard registra­ played an impor­ tion procedures so that cattle from tant role in this. First Richard, then any country could be recog­nised in Ohis son, Benjamin, and later Richard’s any other country in order to en­ grandson, also named Benjamin courage international trade, (1745-1815), has been called the (b) to have standard sanitary pro­ founder of the Hereford breed, when cedures to encourage international he selected cattle that would become trade as well and, last but not least, very popular worldwide. (c) to create an institution with the International trade started in mission to preserve, and improve, in Hereford House in Herefordshire, United Kingdom. It was the origional headquarters of the first secretary-general. 1817 when the first exports from the the United Kingdom and elsewhere, United Kingdom are recorded, and the inherited constitution, purity and Herefords can be found today in docility of the breed of cattle known New Zealand followed him. in 1992. In 2016 it took place in more than 70%. Other changes are more than 50 countries across all as Herefords, which has enabled it Uruguay and we are all looking for­ also expected to happen: family in­ continents (except Antarctica, of to thrive in extreme climatic and fee­ CONFERENCES ward to the next Conference in New come is increasing, extreme poverty course!). The Herd Book was opened ding conditions throughout its his­ The first World Hereford Conference Zealand in 2020. is decreasing, more and more people in 1846 and finally closed in 1886, tory. Therefore, the World Hereford took place in 1954 in Buenos Aires, are living in cities every year and and all registered cattle today trace Council (WHC) was created. Argentina. Since then, the Hereford CHALLENGES each generation is living longer than back to them. Mr Tony Morrison, from the UK, family has regularly met every four The future looks exciting for the beef those before them. This means extra In 1951, representatives from nine was named the first secretary-gene­ years at different places across the industry. The world’s population will demand for meat. Poultry and pork countries (South Africa, together ral of the WHC. Mr Duncan Porteus world. In 1972 the conference was reach nine billion people by 2050 will propably take good advantage of with Argentina, Australia, Canada, from Canada and Mrs Jan Wills from hosted by South Africa and again and food demand will increase by this, but one expects that beef (which

76 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR South Africa Argentina Australia

moves at a much slower pace due to young sires with more confidence at fertility and gestation length) also early ages. will, and the Hereford breed there­ The use of some relevant econo­ fore has an exciting future. mic traits difficult or expensive to Herefords globally are ideally measure (e.g. feed efficiency) could suited to not only provide premium also become more popular. However, beef quality, excellent docility and technology provided by research great adaptability within extreme will add, but never replace, what a environments, they are perfect for breeder already knows about his intensive cross-breeding systems. cattle, his environment and the market To be successful in a challenging he must satisfy. Good team work Canada Ireland New Zealand industry, Herefords must provide among researchers, breeders, packing commercial producers with increas­ plants and consumers should also be ingly better animals at every sale. helpful to the whole beef industry. Inten­sive selection programmes Even experiences found in other are therefore non-negotiable. It has countries can be helpful. to be done fast, efficiently and accu­ rately every time. MILESTONE Fortunately, research is providing It is very exciting for a Hereford exciting new tools and technology Breed Society to celebrate the first to breeders to accomplish that. If 100 years. It is a great achievement we are, or will soon be able to add and the global Hereford family wants genomics to traditional national ge­ to congratulate you on all that you netic evaluation programs, we will have accomplished. We wish you all be more accurate and capable to use the success for the future. United Kingdom USA Uruguay

SA HEREFORD 100 YEARS 77 Hoofstuk The Hereford and SA Stud Book / Chapter Die Hereford en SA Stamboek

This volume contained the first Herefords recorded at SA Stud Book under the heading: “Pure Bred Here­ SA STUD BOOK fords”. They were recorded in the name of James Gray, Esq., Waverley, HEREFORDS HAVE BEEN RECORDED IN Ceres Road, Cape Colony. These were his bull Rufus, born on 17 April THIS PURE-BREED MANUAL SINCE 1906 1902 from the sire Albert no 20435 and dam Ringdove 2nd and the cow, Written by Dr Pierre van Rooyen Abigail, born on 9 March 1902 from the Sire Earlsford no 19387 and Dam Alice. Also recorded in volume 1 is a herd in the Transvaal in the name of C. Woods from Johannesburg with Dr Pierre van Rooyen his bull, Forerunner, born on 18 CEO – SA Studbook (1998-2017) February 1902 from the sire Ruler no 16365 and dam, Lemonpeel 3rd, as ship. Many occupy leading positions well as the bull, D.O.A. 8, born on in various sectors in the industry, 5 August 1904 from the Sire British such as on the executive committee Gold and Dam Cornelia. of SA Stud Book, the Beef Produc­ It is enlightening that the Hereford tion Recording Advisory Forum, Breeders’ Society was established in Organised Agriculture and research 1917, three years prior to the Regis­ projects. tration of Pedigree Livestock Act No Herefords are widely used in the 22, which became effective in 1920. commercial red meat industry for Herefords have been at the fore­ cross-breeding purposes, mainly due front of breeding pure-bred animals to their good growth ability, fertility The result of a century of dedicated pure-breeding. Owing to dedicated Hereford stud breeders and an efficient breeders’ together with SA Stud Book from and meat quality. society, Herefords improved through the years to become a highly fertile, well-adapted beef breed in South Africa. the beginning of this phase in the These are also the traits that re­ development of the livestock industr­ y. sulted in renowned animal scientists, hen the South pure-bred animals in 1905, it was were recorded in stud books and It is therefore not surprising that the such as the late Prof Jan Bonsma, African Stud done with the aim of establishing a the SA Stud Book Volume 1 was Hereford and its breeders left their including the Hereford in breeding Book Asso­ “home” for pure-bred animals where, published in 1906. This historic first stamp on various terrains in the live­ programmes during the development ciation was in the absence of breeders’ societies volume was published under the stock industry, especially regarding of the Bonsmara, today the largest founded by at the time, they could be recorded patronage of the high commissioner the stud-breeding sector. beef breed in South Africa. a number of in an orderly way. in Cape Town, Lord Selborne, Many Hereford breeders are Owing to dedicated Hereford stud Wbreeders of At that stage, pure-bred animals G.C.M.G., P.C. acknowledged for their stockman- breeders and an efficient breeders’ 78 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR society, the breed improved through ding superior genetic material to the years to a highly fertile, well-adap- co-stud breeders. This exchange of ted beef breed in South Africa. genetic material between stud breed­ Hereford breeders have always ers is important for the progressive been strong competitors at livestock genetic improvement of a breed and shows all over the country. Apart to control the inbreeding levels. from competing well against one Secondly, but certainly not less im- another in the show ring, resulting portant, is the responsibility of stud in maintenance and improvement breeders to provide affordable supe- of the Hereford’s phenotypic traits, rior genetic material to the general breed standards and functional commercial industry, thus empower­ efficiency, the Hereford always also ing them to improve the production competed well in interbreed classes. ability of their animals in order to It is reassuring that, as breeding make a reasonable living. goals became more demanding lately It is a privilege to congratulate the due to the fact that the emphasis on SA Hereford Breeders’ Society and visual appraisal had to provide for the its members on behalf of the South proven importance of measured traits African Stud Book and Animal for genetic production improvement, Improve­ment Association, on their Hereford breeders once again were 100th anniversary. able to redirect their selection norms SA Stud Book is proud to be the and standards to accommodate these Hereford’s service provider for animal selection norms. This resulted in recording and we wish you successful meaningful genetic improvement of breeding and breed improvement for the production ability of Herefords many years to come. under varied circumstances. May you enjoy lots of pleasure from Hereford breeders furthermore your Herefords while contributing to succeeded in adapting their appraisal food security for the people of South norms through the years to keep pace Africa. with the demands of the commercial industry. The stud breeder is the nucleus of animal improvement and it is there­ fore vital that stud breeders realise the importance of the value they add to their animals. Primarily the stud breeder is responsible for continuously provi­

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A list of the very first cows that were registered in South Africa. This is an extract from the South African Hereford Studbook Volume 1 (1925).

80 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR A list of the very first bulls that were registered in South Africa. This is an extract from the South African Hereford Studbook Volume 1 (1925).

SA HEREFORD 100 YEARS 81 Hoofstuk Telers oor die jare / Chapter Breeders over the years BREEDERS OVER THE YEARS

FARM / STUD START DATE END DATE INITIALS SURNAME / COMPANY NAME FARM / STUD START DATE END DATE INITIALS SURNAME / COMPANY NAME Zandbaken 19190101 19471020 S.F. Reynolds Duke 19561113 19800101 E.F. Duke Jackson Craig Rennie 19200101 19680601 I.W. Rennie Palstad 19561214 19801230 J.G. Rennie Holpan 19370101 19841231 W.H. Hambly & Son Kenmure 19570607 19821031 H.M. Green Duart 19380101 19550616 A.S. Vincent Queensway 19571024 19820101 E.M.H. Chapman Dartnell 19400101 19791215 Conolly Bros Ingezi 19580128 19791215 Debshan Ranches (Pvt) Ltd Spring Grange 19410101 19711001 E.M. Rushmore Smalbergersdal 19580519 19920226 J.P. Joubert Panorama 19420522 19860213 S.W. Vorster Lazy River 19580620 19791215 E.T. Nelson Igava 19421123 19630701 J.F. Rutherford Marbeshan 19580622 19911120 B. Jacobs Whyte Bank 19440516 19780901 H.G.A. Morgan Nelius 19580630 19791215 C.J.P. Louw Oudehoutspruit 19460729 19791215 Y. Smith Lukanji 19580723 19770801 S.L. Moorcroft Jnr Arbor 19470203 19950131 C. Eustace Evesham 19580815 19791215 M.A.G. Le Sueur Zandbaken 19471021 19831231 K.F. Reynolds Dunoon 19580919 19791215 S.J. Van Niekerk M’gutu 19471102 19821231 A. Black & Son New Holland 19590305 19910114 D.A. De Beer Wiltshire 19490905 19791215 London & Rhodesian Mining Quilimane 19590605 19811001 G.J. Van den Heever Palmetto 19491117 19760331 R.P. Koch Demayne 19590607 19801231 J.N.B. Schabort & Seuns Gwebi 19500714 19791215 Gwebi Agricultural College Clewer 19590901 19930119 J.R.A. Bailey Eirene 19510302 19791215 P. Bomford Balgowan 19591015 19790501 D. Nicol Nabadale 19510821 19791215 S.G. Maclaurin Triple-streams 19600316 19811201 Triple Streams (Pty) Ltd Syferpan 19530616 19660101 S.L. Moorcroft Willowgrove 19600317 19800820 L. Jacobson Brownstones 19530626 19670101 H.M. Brown Rexton 19600419 19950606 G.R. Harvey Riebeeckalleen 19540128 19791215 M.D.C. Steenkamp Aangekocht 19600629 19811231 M. Smith Lukona 19540520 19791215 Kenilworth Estates Ltd Mafuta 19600704 19841231 K.P. Cronje Jay’s Ranch 19540806 19860213 H.A. Wilkinson Montnevada 19600715 19780331 J.M. Green & Son Delarey 19541101 19811231 H.J.D. Van der Walt Dalmanutha 19600812 19830630 Dalmanutha BK Frecor 19550126 19791215 F.J. Fick Umtinzine 19601130 19781028 Baynesfield Estate Bryn 19550518 19791215 D.B.B. Dobson Die Rus 19610201 19830630 S.F. Van der Merwe Duart 19550617 19831231 D. Vincent L’abri 19610401 19821031 J.H. Enslin Edwill 19550703 19791215 A.E. Stephenson Duravale 19610525 19801231 S. Graham Elmbob 19550706 19811231 R.H. Lee Jones Hayfields 19610608 19791215 B.W. Reynolds South Hide 19550829 19781231 G.H. Mitchell-Innes Platdoorn 19610824 W.J. Wessels Wesselsdal 19551024 19691201 C.W. Smith & Son Masterside 19610928 19821031 D.A. Masterson M.V. 19551109 19830914 T.G. Henderson Nestau 19610928 19900320 G.A. Bunge Grootgeluk 19551213 19811231 K.F.W. Hellberg Synton 19611110 19780101 A.S. Barnes

82 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR FARM / STUD START DATE END DATE INITIALS SURNAME / COMPANY NAME FARM / STUD START DATE END DATE INITIALS SURNAME / COMPANY NAME Blesberg 19620416 19821031 M.C. Campbell Nokano 19650519 19820804 P.J. Venter Kopjeszyn-pan 19620711 19821231 A. Olivier Ven 19650519 19860808 P. Michau BREEDERS OVER THE YEARS Namkueb 19620720 19810311 G.J. Beukman Bennett 19650618 19821231 S.N. Bennett Maggsome 19620725 19810311 Maggs Somerset (Pty) Ltd Bridgeway 19650619 19791215 Bridgewey Ranches Meyford 19621012 19810316 J.F. Meyer Concordkay 19650706 19810311 J.A. Mader Stormvlei 19621204 19841127 Stormvlei Hereford Ruapana 19650801 19781211 S.P. Basson Klawer 19630204 19791215 J.R. Oosthuizen Kanhym 19650824 19871201 Kanhym Estates Philsheil 19630204 19791215 P.H.A. Pope Rentyre 19651021 19830630 A.I.H. Rennie Mukore 19630329 19640601 Mukore Estates De Vos 19651119 19821031 W. de Vos & Seuns C.E. 19630527 19791215 A.K. Campbell Syferpan 19660102 S.L. Moorcroft & Sons Pty Selwyn Browns 19630618 19780530 A.S. Brown Hurlingham 19660203 19791215 Hurlingham Farm (VT) Ltd Collace 19630917 19791215 Collace Hereford Farms Webo 19660330 19870324 W.E.D. Botha Rosford 19630917 19871231 F.P. Rossouw Colonies Plaats 19660524 20050701 A.A. Kingwill & Sons (Pty) Ltd Cuyler 1960923 19791215 M.R. Mylne Lindrew 19660524 19820630 Baxter Bros Te Amo 19631022 19811231 J.C. Dormehl Vissersdrif 19660602 20051206 Vissersdrift Landgoed (Edms) Bpk Jacdale 19631108 19861231 Jacdale Stud Ringleader 19660608 19801231 C.E. Weavind Punch 19631108 19791215 W.A.J. Swanepoel Herene 19660609 19861231 P.J. Kleynhans Wardent 19631112 19840130 E.M. Gant Kubusie 19660609 19791215 L.M. Sawers Almeida 19640129 19900430 Jan P. Grey & Seuns (Edms) Bpk Loorika 19660701 20000201 Loorika Landgoed BL Willbye 19640129 19791215 J.M. Dardagan Montemere 19660704 19790101 E. Louw Cumberland 19640219 19791215 R.R. Mclean Adelinn 19660726 19811101 J.M. Smith Mgwedebure 19640219 19791215 Mr & Mrs Pal Haarhoff Riko 19660801 19780216 J.A.P. Du Toit Chef’s Cook 19640422 19810311 T. Chef’s Cook Gertfontein 19660825 19791215 J.D. Lentz Popota 19640512 19791215 J.P. Goode Koopkrag 19660825 19791215 J.H. Van Staden Rouxsana 19640512 19640512 P.F. Roux Leopenaws 19660825 19810909 H. Swanepoel Jolette 19640519 19830630 J.C. Troskie Gelibar 19661012 19791231 J.G. Viljoen Mukore 19640602 19791215 D. Williams Betty 19661014 19791215 P.W. Kok Kimton 19640806 19820301 O.Q. Smith Sandsteen 19661028 19920224 W.S.J. Van Niekerk Cheryldale 19640814 19780101 C.H. Stanford Carnegie 19661122 19791215 J.E. Lister D.K. 19640901 19791215 J.C. De Klerk Coems 19661122 19781231 M. Geldenhuys Miquiline 19640909 20070101 D.J. Louw Leoritz 19661201 19671231 M.W. & F.C.C. Weilbach Otengo 19640909 19890803 Malherbe & Gildenhuys Brownstones 19670104 20110418 P.M. Brown Swan 19641001 19791215 F.J. Wepener Stardon 19670222 19780101 W.T. Starkey & R.D. Gordon Addis 19641002 19810101 J.F. Cronje Manoek 19670304 19710206 J. Strydom & Seun Ferndale 19641116 19791215 R.E.D. Mountfort Paleface 19670313 19791215 P.L. De Bruyn Sajonara 19650121 19811231 P.J. Louw Omkyk 19670329 19801231 P.L. Du Preez Vivia 19650304 19821031 J.P. Grey Boemerang 19670425 20020917 D.J. Kotze Mollersville 19650308 19800101 G.J. Moller Ianford 19670629 20060602 C.G.F. Wilson Pimbi River 19650312 19791215 J.H. Brown Vetbank 19670702 19810311 S.J. Meintjies

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FARM / STUD START DATE END DATE INITIALS SURNAME / COMPANY NAME FARM / STUD START DATE END DATE INITIALS SURNAME / COMPANY NAME Cania 19670706 19791215 Hauman Dumisa 19690311 20151202 R.J.S. Park Goodale 19670706 19860213 H.P.G. Oertel Astro 19690326 19960610 H.A.J. Pelser Roodewal 19670712 19781231 J. Marais & Seun Amandelklip 19690409 19791215 W.F. Meyer Chelmscote 19670725 19730610 Entre Rios (Pvt) Ltd Roma 19690409 19910114 R. Badenhorst Macarthur 19670810 19780716 S.P. Pretorius Lindesrunt 19690422 19810311 B.C. Linde Sue-Maria 19670810 19800823 H.J.J. Reyneke Chard 19690429 19841231 B.W.H. Stevens Bell-Inn 19670907 19811101 D.M. Belinsky Clonmel 19690430 19810311 A.C. Hart Tahiti 19671019 19840331 Tahiti Estates Tucson 19690509 19830130 Lamula Ranching Co (Pty) Ltd Wyn-Hout 19671019 19781211 W.C.J. Bezuidenhout Red Coat 19690514 19801231 N. Coetzee Heever 19671127 19830630 G.F. Strauss Grotwhal 19690530 19811231 Dr. W.G. Badenhorst & Seun Morningside 19671212 19910813 C. Friedman Suri-Suri 19690626 19791215 Naseby Holdings Suiwerspruit 19680301 19821031 Bloemhoek Boerdery (Edms) Bpk Aytonklip 19690708 19871201 Aytonklip Farms (Pty) Ltd Dakoz 19680311 19820101 D.J. Oosthuizen & Seuns Headway 19690725 19791215 W.T.M. Burger Gavindale 19680506 19810805 H.J. Niland Effort 19690807 19791215 E.G. Langton GRS 19680530 19700701 G.R. Smart Rohan 19690822 19850502 J.C. Lubbe Pastoor 19680530 19801215 J.H.A. Crous Nondwengo 19690827 19791215 B. Klopper Logan-Lee 19680604 19791215 J.M. Brakspear Kwarate 19690923 19791215 Kwarate Farm (Pvt) Ltd Kerea 19680701 19830630 K.J. Dormehl Altena 19690924 19861231 H.J. Kleynhans Lobong 19680701 19810311 H.P. Maree Duninne 19690924 19791215 Dorward Bros Zanadu 19680701 19791215 M.S.M. Cullinan Lerna 19690924 19791215 J.P.R. Minnaar Rhodanna 19680723 19781211 A.L. Prinsloo Jnr Onward 19691006 19791215 Pietersburg Koelkamers Bpk Sandringham 19680726 19811101 T.H. Milner Bandon 19691007 19801231 C.J. Geel Madiro 19680819 19791215 Madiro (Pvt) Ltd Silwerkop 19691023 19840418 P.W. Hoek Masasa 19680819 19791215 Masasa Estate (Pvt) Ltd Spring 19700126 19791215 V. Brown Turkaspos 19680819 19831231 T. Visser & Seun Gwaai-river 19700217 19791215 Khami River Ranch Dallaway 19680822 19791215 B.D.C. Wheeler Soetvelde 19700217 19830630 Soetvelde Farms Ltd Shaw Park 19680822 19791215 A.C. Pigott Kyanama 19700301 19700401 J.E. Fullard & Son Stienie 19680822 19791215 J.H. Moolman Kyanama 19700402 19920911 J.E. Fullard & Seun Fannysdale 19680904 19680904 J.A. Calitz & Seun Rospa 19700421 P.A. Rossouw Igava 19680921 19791215 J.R. Rutherford Thelobo 19700422 19911130 T.L. Botha & Seun Vanas 19681007 19821031 J.M. van Aswegen (Edms) Bpk Kasenga 19700515 19861231 R.F. Wilson Relgro 19681011 19810930 G.P. Grobler Nimrak 19700701 19811231 P.J. Gouws Killaloe 19681104 19930314 T.F. Dreyer G.R.S. 19700702 19791215 G.R. Smart & Son Fraven 19690127 19920226 Fraven Herefords Philmax 19700728 19781211 M.P.M. Otto Sanmor 19690128 19791215 M.J. Gregory Stormberg 19700728 19791215 A.A. Montgomery Dispuut 19690225 19791215 J.J.A. Steyn Oudehout 19700802 19861231 R.Y. Smith Anclif 19690226 19770101 E.D. Alexander Knockdrin 19700831 19781211 C.R. Kingston Carrickmoor 19690306 20020124 J.W. Phillips Chiselhurst 19700915 19830930 A. & C. Creasy Dikstuk 19690311 19930111 C.N. Louw Sana 19700915 19791215 W. Scott & Nephew

84 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR FARM / STUD START DATE END DATE INITIALS SURNAME / COMPANY NAME FARM / STUD START DATE END DATE INITIALS SURNAME / COMPANY NAME Stapleford 19700915 19791215 Matalfields (Pvt) Ltd Witskof 19720817 19841231 C.L. Du Plessis Glendre 19700916 19801231 J. Potgieter Betfagie 19720919 19791215 H.J. Diederichs Davidsfontein 19701001 19860213 E.P.J. Kleynhans & Seun Karika 19720919 19791215 J.J. Joubert Uysberg 19701015 19841127 D.J. Van Niekerk Kabul 19720920 Kriek & Seuns Brean-Down 19701109 19831001 B.H.G. Gibbs Gbs 19720921 19841127 H.J.J. Swart Bergling 19701203 19811101 J.A.J. Bergsman Heelbo 19720930 20150320 Heelbo Boerdery (Edms) Bpk Sweet-Briar 19701207 19831231 Eastern Cattle Ranches (Pty) Ltd Anex-Sefton 19721013 19881231 J.N. Joubert Linware 19710201 19811231 Mr & Mrs T.B. Cullinan Sanniesguns 19721019 19960830 H.P. Joubert Manoek 19710207 19950721 Manoek Hereford Stoet (Edms) Bpk Makisaki 19721024 19800304 P.R. Retief Dansa 19710211 19791215 D.J. Hanekom Sanri 19721107 19860213 J.J. Human Inverugie 19710304 19791215 Tod Howard & Sons Brakkekuil 19721112 19731231 J.N. Uys Luvale 19710324 19791215 C. & G. Fyvie Alkev 19721113 19801231 Matjeskraal Farm Oudezwaan 19710628 19781231 A.C. Prinsloo Mbies 19721114 19791215 G.S. Kolbe Whiteface 19710701 19940114 A. Erasmus Janna 19721117 19781211 J.J. Janse van Vuuren Crest 19710705 19980219 Tom Barry & Sons Bezna 19721122 19880224 F.W. Bezuidenhout Gidogon 19710811 19821031 G.F. Du Plessis Sterling 19730117 19821031 J. Oberholzer Spring-Grange 19711002 19791215 Spring Grange Farm (Pvt) Ltd Omuramba 19730208 19791231 J.J. Simonis Bushy-beach 19711011 19791215 J.K. Lovemore Wonderboom 19730214 19911021 C.W. Smith Ealing 19711011 19791215 L. Marffy Strawberry 19730411 19800101 C. Barry Leeukrans 19711026 19770101 A. L.E.R. Erasmus Waterdown 19730411 19791231 F.V. Eriksson Rusnel 19711116 19781001 L.B. Bruss & Son M.V.J. 19730417 19820405 M.V. Jooste Vernsmith 19711123 19841127 V.X. Smith Kizaan 19730515 19841127 J.S. Wilson Evjubalo 19711125 19791215 B. Badenhorst Metgeselle 19730516 19811101 N.B. Heydenrych Wilandale 19711130 19791215 Coniston Farm (Pvt) Ltd Ons kleintjie 19730604 19791231 E.J. Viljoen Bilney 19720102 19961116 Bilney Pty Ltd Wychwood 19730609 19810311 Mr & Mrs D.M. Craib Douvat 19720217 20140930 G.H.J. Kruger Chelmscote 19730611 19791215 Suffolk Farm (Pvt) Ltd Viljoenshoop 19720229 19760601 Viljoen-broers & Seun Parry Block 19730612 19781231 B. Grobler Hanlezer 19720301 19980301 J.F. Oosthuizen (Edms) Bpk Belgownie 19730620 19791215 Belgownie Cattle Ventures Chogo’amoet 19720418 19901213 H. Nel Fairy 19730620 19811231 Fairy Brand Plase (Edms) Bpk Keurbou 19720420 19791215 H.L.B. Bosman Holsous 19730621 19791231 L.J.C. Swart Thlothlolane 19720427 19810311 P.G. Grewar Hennison 19730626 19821031 H. Van Eeden Hawkstone 19720518 19791215 Mr & Mrs H.F. Morison Blue-Max 19730713 19860213 Boschplaat Ranch Thabo 19720606 19830331 L.G. Gertenbach Buhls-Aye 19730810 19811231 H. Otto Derooien 19720621 19780101 C.W. Oosthuizen Joha-Jaco 19730810 19801231 J.J. Venter Joedun 19720622 19831231 D.J. Long Jahera 19730823 19810311 Grobbelaar & Grobbelaar Laboroux 19720622 19791215 D.J. Le Roux Heimo 19730828 19791215 D. Heimstadt Braamford 19720726 19811231 A.J. Nieuwoudt Janden 19730907 19791231 J.H.R. Van der Merwe Mccall 19720726 19840331 J. Mottram Wildama 19730907 19841127 W.D. Van der Merwe Kenrussmark 19720817 19911231 C.E.A. Clark Battiss 19730913 19791215 B. Battiss

SA HEREFORD 100 YEARS 85 Hoofstuk Telers oor die jare / Chapter Breeders over the years

FARM / STUD START DATE END DATE INITIALS SURNAME / COMPANY NAME FARM / STUD START DATE END DATE INITIALS SURNAME / COMPANY NAME Hlateni 19730913 19861223 G.F. Botha Cinderella 19740621 19791215 G. Van Rensburg Bossau 19730919 19790425 J.J.B. Roodt Drumgor 19740715 19791231 R. Trickett Panicum 19730920 20150106 T. Coetzee Heremark 19740715 19811231 Deepdale Rarm Reyem 19731002 19810102 Meyer Broers (Edms) Bpk Amper-klaar 19740717 19791215 C.S. Anderson Roy-Mar 19731016 19791215 Inyati Investments (Pvt) Ltd Eitemar 19740718 19801215 F.J. Peach Clamarny 19731030 19791215 D.R. Betty Pakenham 19740722 19821031 P.A. Kriel Norah-Lea 19731108 19791215 The Oasis Farms (Pvt) Ltd Mardivale 19740731 19791215 R.A. Isted Nossob 19731108 19821031 M.P. Nortje Wenlo-Grove 19740827 19831231 Lourens Boerdery (Edms) Bpk Tarrya 19731108 19791215 A.P. Louwrens Gowerston 19740919 19861231 Gower Bros Galcoric 19731121 19861231 G.A. Lovemore With-it 19741015 19921105 G.S. Kingwill Quonsur 19731121 19791215 D.R. Nel Leanic 19741021 19841231 R.M. Cantamessa Lenrod 19731129 19811231 Neuman Broers L.F. 19741025 19810311 Ruigtevlei Boerdery (Edms) Bpk Bronkpoort 19731130 19791215 P.J. Van der Merwe Dianara 19741029 19801215 W.H. Van Zyl Bolayi 19731212 19771231 Haakdoringfontein Ontw Bpk Umwandi 19741127 19791215 Christie J.W. Brakkekuil 19740101 19910626 P.E. Steenkamp Ankia 19741129 19861231 J.J. Klopper Bonnytam 19740117 19791215 V.R. Kaschula Groenkuil 19750114 19821231 F.A. Basson Dollanstown 19740117 19791215 P.V.P. Gilpin Nagenoeg 19750123 19791215 J.A.G. Botha Dorchester 19740117 19861231 D. Bothma Koce 19750124 19791215 Heany Junction Farms (Pvt) Ltd J.T.Z’s 19740117 19791215 J.T.Z. Hattingh Enyangeni 19750128 19791215 Bothma Inspeksie Leintwardine 19740207 19960130 M.M. De Villiers Wye-not 19750128 19950930 E.J. Basson High-fir 19740211 19820804 J.G. Firth Buchlyvie 19750212 19791215 Robertson G. & Sons Isladale 19740212 19791215 R.W. Douglas Cheverton 19750212 19781231 E.J.R. Caney Cultor 19740218 19811231 M.D.J. Steenkamp Maridadi 19750225 19791215 Maridadi Farm Star-R 19740220 19791215 R. Janse van Rensburg Oxup 19750225 19811231 Mnr. en mev. J. Ferreira Ceremore 19740312 19791215 Ceres Farms (Pty) Ltd Toranie 19750225 19791215 T. Blake Jurisandre 19740320 19791215 A.W. Pistorius Jasfontein 19750227 19791215 Izak Slabbert (Edms) Bpk En-jo-zma 19740322 19781211 P.J. Strydom Fannysdale 19750301 19810311 F.J.W. Calitz Redrock 19740322 19791215 C.E. Sparg Glenmac 19750305 19831109 B. Maclachlan Benier 19740328 19791215 M.E. Olivier Nitram 19750318 19831231 L.J. Scheepers Pet-lo 19740328 19911231 P.H. Crous Letreo 19750324 19821031 Maris Hereford Stud Sentraal 19740329 19791215 Rossouw G.P. & Seun Jomarpa 19750506 19801231 G.C. Keyter Henbrit 19740419 19820405 H.C. Brits Sumana 19750506 19791231 J.F. Helm Kliphoogte 19740502 19791231 Linde W.D. & Seun Blinksaad 19750507 20150511 O.G. De Klerk Isakvale 19740506 20050707 Rietkol Farming Co (Pty) Ltd Kublen 19750507 19791215 R. Lurie Nitram 19740506 19750317 M.F. Scheepers Marsfontein-stoet 19750507 19810311 Coetzee M.J.R. & Seun Drummerboy 19740509 19810909 A. Nel Russel’s 19750507 19781201 M.T. Shannon Farm Oudebrug 19740510 N.J. Hough Ranwell Herefords 19750513 19791215 H.A. Ranwell Lordale 19740513 19830101 H.G. Wolmarans Den-shelley 19750516 19831109 G.M. Louwrens Bar-D 19740620 19940301 R.G.S. Dent Jeanko 19750520 19800331 J.H. Kohler

86 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR FARM / STUD START DATE END DATE INITIALS SURNAME / COMPANY NAME FARM / STUD START DATE END DATE INITIALS SURNAME / COMPANY NAME Raaniep 19750526 19791215 Pienaar W.M. & Seun Elmazet 19760716 19791215 P. Mclachlan van den Berg Hanzunet 19750527 19831231 J.J. Viljoen Zandtvlak 19760722 19791215 J.S. Viljoen R.P.H. 19750528 19881006 F.J.A. Rossouw Sasbou 19760830 19801231 S.A. Smit Faskally 19750601 19750602 Sephton Broers Villico 19760830 19961231 J.P. Viljoen Rudonny 19750609 19791215 R.P. van der Merwe (Pvt) Ltd Bourgaz 19761026 19940301 S.A. Boyazoglu Elemjay 19750618 19801231 Carty Judy & Sons Chivumbi 19761026 19791215 Chivumbi Farm (Pvt) Ltd Neelina 19750624 19880918 C.A.E. Potgieter Fbk 19761026 19781001 F.W. Burger Bitterwater 19750710 19830227 A.F. Genis Jansar 19761026 19791215 J.P.J. Van Zyl Barbada 19750717 19791215 Mr & Mrs J.P. Colyn Kevlynn 19761101 K.P. Miles Linhagen 19750721 19861231 H.J. Linde Jeanwill 19761124 19781030 G. Van Beek Suwandri 19750801 19791215 Botes D.J. & Seuns Cambury 19761201 19791215 Highbury Estate Ltd Anriette 19750806 19811101 A.C.H. Van Dyk Banchory 19761209 Amaqugwane (Pty) Ltd Railden 19750806 19810201 Railden (Pty) Ltd Hooghou 19761220 19811231 J.H. Du Plessis Klein-Barmen 19750818 19810408 G.J. Muller Menford 19761220 19810311 C.L. Engels Leorudie 19750818 19811231 L.N. Oelschig Beza 19770126 19791215 A.D. Mitchell Handhaaf 19750902 19811231 Van Vuuren J.C.S. & Seuns Enaria 19770126 19841127 W.P. Basson Groovy 19750908 19810909 T. Grobler Holmsvale 19770126 19801231 W.R. Bode Donje 19751101 19791215 P.W. Quinton Vleisblok 19770126 19791215 D.S. Langley Malina 19751201 Louwrens P.A. (Pty) Ltd Mutara 19770203 19791215 Nelson E. & Partners Bulls-run 19760202 19890430 D.G. Lamb Hartford 19770210 19810622 N.J.T.M. Pretorius Hartcor 19760202 19830630 P. Hartzer Mart-An 19770223 19811231 W.M. Van Sittert Sarine 19760202 19900511 S.C. Van Zyl High-moor 19770406 19861231 T.A. Whitelaw Esnor 19760203 19821031 E. Norton Belvoir 19770428 19791215 Belvoir Spinney Estates Applejack 19760205 19791215 Summerford Park Lambasi 19770510 19801231 Stanford C. & G. Monja 19760302 19791215 J.J. Roode Leribi 19770510 19830130 B. Lemmer Straubplahs 19760318 19811231 C.C. Straub Makovani 19770510 19791215 S. Schur Izanda 19760319 19770323 J.T. Pienaar P.A.S. 19770510 19791215 Vosloo Pa & Seun Buckle 19760503 19861231 A.S. Isted Smith 19770510 19791215 H.J.J. Smith Aandgloor 19760504 19830630 Mnr. en mev. J.B. Van der Linde Strucroft 19770510 19821031 Strucroft Grootplaas 19760601 19811231 Honiball H. & J.T. Jade 19770524 19810311 D.G. Nunan Viljoenshoop 19760602 20010206 Viljoen J.J. & Seun Detmold 19770602 19821031 Detmold Farms (Pty) Ltd Delsen 19760603 19880929 L.W. Goosen Rhocattle 19770607 19791215 RCC Farms (Pvt) Ltd Moss-acres 19760604 19770101 J.H. Moss Wencloud 19770609 19810301 T.J. Chalmers Gambler 19760609 19821031 J.J. Labuschagne Lukanji 19770802 19780612 G.J. Moorcroft Z 19760609 19811231 D.C. Moore Thistle-do 19770907 19811231 Adkin & Stromnes A.B. & Mrs P.J.V. Herefa 19760619 19781231 A.C. Kotze Andorp 19770919 19900129 A.R. Van Niekerk Corran 19760630 19791215 A.J. Smith Compa 19771013 19841231 Yiannakis Bros Farms Barrowfield 19760705 19770101 A.C. Moss Damlaagte 19771013 19841127 W.H.S. Sharp Elriba 19760708 19830302 Potgieter & Seuns Farmacy 19771013 19910429 I.F. Walker

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FARM / STUD START DATE END DATE INITIALS SURNAME / COMPANY NAME FARM / STUD START DATE END DATE INITIALS SURNAME / COMPANY NAME Hohenswa 19771013 19811101 D.A. Muller Diamantland 19790306 20040617 Success Ranch Herefords Kovsie 19771024 19880316 Departement Veekunde Jarrosson’s 19790410 19871201 Jarrosson Estates (Pty) Ltd Cynaroides 19771129 19791215 A.J. Anderson Takwanen 19790504 19830630 I.A. Van Niekerk Cheryldale 19780102 19791215 Viljoen C.M. & Mrs H.N. BM 19790509 19920731 B.J. Mong Voema 19780116 19791231 L.S. Wessels TNK 19790515 19860830 S.D. Van der Merwe Elso 19780228 19900731 T.N. Van der Walt Wilock 19790601 19880224 Lloyd P.D. & C.R. M7wanga 19780228 19791215 P.E. Roberts Elrico 19790611 19900921 Elrico Boerdery Bester 19780410 19821231 J.E. Bester G. & Seun Heinmarie 19790611 19830630 H.J. Schutte Klasani 19780420 19840301 S.W.J. Meyer Woodlock 19790704 19841127 Woodlock Farms Rupert-Pringle 19780420 19821031 R.S. Pringle Ancarl 19790716 19821031 A.C. Holl Batam 19780421 19811231 C.D. Van der Merwe Karroovlakte 19790718 19830713 Fitzhenry S.B. & Sons Warline 19780503 19841127 F.A. Jansen Corma 19790720 19901115 P.S.J. Van Huyssteen Stewijo 19780508 19830630 L.J. Rootman Nortonville 19790821 19791215 D. Smith Spitskop 19780516 19811231 J.H. Van de Vyver Tamani 19790911 19810909 F.P.G. Holtzhausen Newdale 19780524 19850401 I. Newton Emba 19791004 20160610 B.J. Wessels Selwynbrowns 19780601 19810311 G.S. Brown Ejk 19791008 19861231 Kingwill E. & J. Pendenny 19780607 19930222 J.A. Mapham Weighmore 19791008 19830630 G. Van Niekerk Penderry 19780607 19940117 D.A. Mapham Emprodale 19791015 19871031 E.H. Oertel Drofereh 19780613 19930111 J.G. Smit DKH 19791029 19821031 De Kalk Herefords Lukanji 19780613 19880224 S.L. Moorcroft Jnr My-own 19791029 19800527 M. Joubert Schaloma 19780627 19910530 J.D. Van den Heever Pendor 19791029 19811231 Pendor Estates Boxmore 19780719 19860213 Askew Bros High-time 19791030 19821231 L.S. Bracher Murison 19780801 19821031 R.E.M. Blakeway Blumenau 19791031 19811231 J.A. Van Zyl Vicedale 19780816 19960531 H.R. Koster Swartgrond 19791116 19830701 Steenekamp T.J. & B.J. Oumies 19780821 19830630 I.S. Hanekom Franjac 19791126 19841231 F.J. Du Toit Charnwood 19780901 19800901 Griffin Bros Wesselsdal 19791202 19930713 J.B. Smith Whyte Bank 19780902 19861231 Whyte Bank Farms Vrederegters 19791214 19821031 D.B. Naude Cundy 19780915 19880227 W. Urquhart Eureka 19800101 19820804 H.N. Buytendag Pope’s 19780925 20080731 D.P.J. Pope Minotaur 19800301 19890216 T.J. Tilley Carlmeyer 19780927 19811231 J.A. Meyer Justin-Steyn 19800401 19830120 G.S. Pringle Ninna-nanna 19780927 19921118 M. Smalle Colosa 19800424 19811231 C.L. Hume Kahryn 19780928 19810311 A. Retief Troskie 19800424 19831205 Bill Troskie Hereford-stoet Jeanwill 19781031 19781102 J.P. Potgieter Makisaki 19800503 19851231 N.L. Retief Jeanwill 19781103 19821031 J.P. Potgieter Coolaroo 19800506 19850912 G.L. Prinsloo Lemoenvlei 19781205 19821231 Kruger J.A. & Seuns Mandeville 19800513 19810331 M. Meyer Quaggas-Kirk 19781205 19810311 A.M. Brotherton Myown 19800528 19901231 M. Joubert Wavn 19781216 19811101 W.A. Van Niekerk Y-worry 19800701 19851231 D.B. Retief Jeal 19781218 19801231 Mr & Mrs A.R. Flint Sue-maria 19800824 19821031 A.C. Reyneke Jan Strauss 19790303 19910104 J.J.P. Strauss Charnwood 19800902 19980301 B.W.N. Griffin

88 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR FARM / STUD START DATE END DATE INITIALS SURNAME / COMPANY NAME FARM / STUD START DATE END DATE INITIALS SURNAME / COMPANY NAME Balgowan 19800925 19990301 G.G. Hayhoe Uitzigt 19810501 19880918 Grey & Grey Landgoed (Edms) Bpk Bubula 19800925 19960208 G.C. Snyman Gardiol 19810520 19860213 A. Abrahamson Opkoms 19800925 19830714 C. Jacobs Henso 19810520 19880224 H.O. Louwrens Kolderskop 19801002 19831231 W.J. Le Roux Keukenhof 19810520 19860213 I. Finlay Dixieland 19801006 19831231 S.E. Terblanche Addis 19810527 19861231 M. Cronje Jopsaro 19801006 19821002 S.K. Keeve Bergstroom 19810601 19880302 Induscom International (Pty) Ltd Hogan 19801016 19831231 M. Benson Chalksands 19810601 19821031 P. Kuyler Duhitho 19801023 19830630 Duwisib (Pty) Ltd Ukulinga 19810601 19831231 Ukulinga Research Farm Alfa 19801202 19830630 Van Zyl G.P. & Schoeman F.P. Weymouth 19810601 19860213 R.E. Cock Berndina 19810101 19860213 E.D. Engelbrecht Stockwell 19810609 19861231 Stockwell Stud Conrad 19810101 19841231 D.J. Conradie Hartford 19810623 19821031 N.J.T.M. Pretorius & Seuns Deproc 19810101 19841231 I.D. Louw Eulenhof 19810701 19851218 H. Reisinger Petronella 19810101 19821031 P.C. Crous V.I.P. 19810723 20000531 H.E. Scholtz Satic 19810101 19860213 Grashoek Estates Butterbeaut 19810909 19831231 D.J. Opperman Boedel (wyle) Sesame Downs 19810101 19841231 M.L.F. Knowles Excelsa 19810909 19860213 E.G. Aspeling Stroptop 19810101 De Klerk F.J. & mev. N. Chalida 19810910 19880227 H.W.F. Du Plessis White-clover 19810101 19860213 C.T. Taute Marlut 19810910 19841206 H.J. Du Plessis Willettie 19810101 19930907 Bredenkamp W.A. & Seun Pietina 19810910 19930621 P.J. Wilke Addis 19810102 19810526 J. Cronje Terrella 19810910 19830930 H.J.S. Beukes Rhenosterkop 19810103 20000201 W.J.S. Meyer Hesdan 19810916 19821031 D.F. Cloete Loskop 19810111 19841231 H.L. Potgieter Dom 19811001 19860808 I.E. Michau Howletts 19810123 19831231 Reynolds K.F. & Son Homestock 19811001 19841231 S.N. Quan Mnane 19810123 19831231 G.A. De Klerk Relgro 19811001 19811231 G.J. Petzer Rozetta 19810123 19880224 S.L. Gawith Quilimane 19811002 19921007 C.M. Van den Heever Sinclairs 19810123 19860213 Sinclair E.F. & Son Rosville 19811015 19861231 W.H. Oosthuizen Georyl 19810201 19841231 G.D. Van Heerden Truce 19811101 19880325 A.E. Saville Railden 19810202 19890113 C.J. Lowe Arfra 19820101 19861231 F.E.C. Britz Saduma 19810206 19970218 D.M. Leitch Beespan 19820101 19830125 L.P.S. Strydom Herro 19810225 19811231 A.P. Van Rooyen Diamond 19820101 19821231 Henry Stock SA (Pty) Ltd Wencloud 19810302 19861231 Lirap Co (Pty) Ltd Grandview 19820101 20050410 J.H. Bruwer Meyford 19810317 19871201 Meyford Boerdery (Edms) Bpk Havenbrand 19820101 19900131 R.J. Drummond Alberg 19810331 19831231 A.M. Van den Berg Dakoz 19820102 19880227 Z. Oosthuizen Hekelbra 19810331 19821031 J.W.A. Jordaan Bay 19820301 19860213 R.H. Parker Thorndale 19810331 19920814 S.L. Chappell Cordon 19820301 19890113 Cordon Herefords Fynbos 19810401 19821031 B. De Kock De draai 19820301 19860213 P.J.H. Kruger Reyem 19810416 19811231 W.J.S Meyer Broers (Edms) Bpk Duduma 19820301 20070927 R.N. Van Niekerk Formidable 19810501 19910325 W.F. Mans Fantasy Farm 19820301 19861231 Fantasy Farm Romes B eauty 19810501 19860213 J.J.P. Prinsloo Hughken 19820301 19870713 H.K. Scott Strongwalk 19810501 19831231 A. Groesbeek Kingwill 19820301 19921130 F.W. Kingwill Trust

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FARM / STUD START DATE END DATE INITIALS SURNAME / COMPANY NAME FARM / STUD START DATE END DATE INITIALS SURNAME / COMPANY NAME Monument 19820301 19900315 P.T. Marais Porseleinkloof 19840201 19861231 S.W. Burger Orinway 19820301 19851231 E.Z.B. Kloppers Wardent 19840202 19930616 Wardent American Herefords Piesu 19820301 19861231 P.H. Vermaak Klipdrift 19840215 19840216 D. Coetzee Ripplemead 19820301 19890615 M.E. Basson Alsulett 19840301 19911202 Sans Souci Boerdery Sea-way 19820301 19831202 O.A. Hamilton Bontebok 19840301 19861231 R.D. Penwill Spring valley 19820301 19861231 W.C. Holt Boxenova 19840301 19870324 G. Peter Supreme 19820301 19900823 I.F. Nel Salcombe 19840301 19930129 D.J. Penwill Wolff 19820301 19901119 K.F. Wolff Fairglen 19840320 19880227 G.A. Peattie Kimton 19820302 19870819 O.Q. Smith & O.H.Q. Smith Silwerkop 19840420 19890731 H.D. Viljoen Belmont 19820601 19860213 B.H. Bowman Roulou 19840501 19890831 W.I. Louw Grootvallei 19820601 19861231 R.C. Welgemoed Witkop-koning 19840701 19871231 J. Smant Charnes-choice 19820701 19841231 Charne Bros Mapenya 19840801 19870201 G.B. Strachan Lindrew 19820701 19941125 J.A. Baxter Giant 19840918 19990601 H.W. Strauss Victor 19820701 19880227 Dr V.H. Bongers Heuningdraai 19841005 19861231 G.V.Z. Loots Wonder Why 19820701 19841231 J.F. Wolvaardt Die-baken 19841012 19900315 J.P. Britz Chimera 19820805 19860213 P. Burger Suidrift 19841015 19901211 J.P. De Klerk Max Fourie 19821001 19831231 M.A.X. Fourie Belhuit 19850131 19880302 Belhuit Investments (Edms) Bpk Azia 19830101 19871201 H. Esterhuizen Waggebiekie 19850401 19910218 P.S. Vorster Diamond 19830101 19860213 S. Raphaely Patryskloof 19850601 19900826 N. Myburgh Lemoenvlei 19830101 J.F.L. Kruger Sligo 19850601 19901119 A.B. Clarke Louryne 19830101 19890113 L. Louw Bou-voort 19850704 19870908 C.J. Nel Mahagi 19830201 19930428 A.J. Van Zyl Shushu 19851001 19890201 Van der Merwe A.M. & mev. Edelston 19830401 19891003 Edelston Edelston (Pty) Ltd Gablok 19851015 19910530 P.S. Van Heerden Louisandrew 19830401 19861231 T.A.P. Kruger Badie 19860101 19930111 Badies Herefords Baakfontein 19830601 19990301 C.C. Pienaar Hierjy 19860110 19930811 A. Du Preez Procuratoris 19830601 20160719 E.J.F. Smit Lajs 19860225 19870909 J.P. La Grange Maxter 19830701 19841231 S.D.N. De Waal St. Elemos 19860516 19870713 Grunig A.& E. Ap-owen 19830825 19871201 G.A.A. Bowen Sidfred 19860601 19890529 J.F.S. Baxter Groeier 19830901 19900215 J.W. Gey van Pittius Poena 19860718 19880224 J.L. Jansen van Rensburg Highpoint 19830901 19880224 J.O. Nelson Zulani 19860801 19900215 Zulani Herefords Brink 19830910 19860213 J.S. Brink Dom 19860809 19900619 Dom Herefords M.v. 19830915 20000201 D.R. Worrall Ven 19860809 20030506 Ven Herefords Stolz 19830915 19950823 J.A. Rall Bonanza 19860825 19930111 J.P. Van der Merwe Kleilynn 19830928 19910830 Pretorius M. & W. Locheim 19860828 H.W. De Waal Merjo 19831001 19861231 J.R.M. Powell Best-luck 19860901 19881031 F. During Igna 19831020 19880224 T.I. Ferreira Circle-J 19860901 19960130 J.G.R. Dent Leovic 19831020 19861204 P.J. Van Eeden Nansaddan 19860901 19881231 A.M. Jones Geejay 19831201 19930129 G.J. Calverley Langrietvlei 19861017 20020214 F.J. Kotze Corme 19840101 19940113 C.C. Meyer Groote-post 19861024 19990520 P.N. Pentz

90 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR FARM / STUD START DATE END DATE INITIALS SURNAME / COMPANY NAME FARM / STUD START DATE END DATE INITIALS SURNAME / COMPANY NAME Louvain 19861101 19900626 J.P. Kruger Jac-Jac 19890301 19931115 J.J. Jacobs Noordkoms 19870101 19891102 E.L. Duvenhage Beebo-Park 19890425 19920224 M.W. Lamb Rossford 19870101 19990301 R.G. Johnson Bulls-run 19890501 19970101 Bull’s Run Hereford Stud Hy 19870201 19971101 I. Jarvie Up-George 19890601 19971201 R.M. Ralfe Egbertsvlei 19870401 20000201 I.P.A. O’kennedy Silwerkop 19890801 19901022 Herda Boerdery Klyne-fontyn 19870507 19930111 P.J. Henning Damand 19890824 19920814 D.B. Steyn Botvrede 19870511 19940121 J.P. Beukes Roulou 19890901 19990301 Roulou boerdery Jfs 19870601 19930112 J.F. Smit Grand-dan 19890919 19941215 T.J. Botha & H.M. Ombika 19870626 20030420 H.H.W. Kebbel Stolsvlakte 19890919 19890919 Vlakte Boerdery Driebank 19870701 19900215 P.J. Grobler Jnr Stolsvlakte 19890920 20030528 Stolsvlakte Boerdery Hicountry 19870701 19951230 Brian Griffin & Sons Stockfin 19890922 19990301 Stockfin trust Birmile 19870801 19920224 Ede Farming CC Colorado 19891101 19911120 J.P. Hattingh Caledongift 19870801 19890803 A.P. Van Jaarsveld Camdale 19900101 19940113 Lovedale Farming Co (Pty) Ltd Anlenesia 19870803 19890615 A.J. Van Wyk Paul roux 19900101 20000201 P.J. Roux & Seun Dotela 19870810 19900626 E.L. Wessels Arc-en-Ciel 19900501 19940722 Arc-en-Ciel Herefords Drejom 19871001 19881231 O.C.T. Fourie Gbh 19900501 H.A.W. Long Lousbaken 19871001 19871101 Marais J.A. & W.P. John-bull 19900501 20050828 J.A.N. Mans Lysmyn 19871001 19900823 R.P.B. Erasmus Kangostar 19900601 19910318 Welgeluk Herefords Goodale 19871101 19930623 E.H. Oertel Lunar 19900701 19921127 J.E. Mc Coll Jaco-Retha 19871102 19890201 Marais J.A. & W.P. Ronwall 19900723 20091231 W.R. Wall Pramberg 19871118 19980301 J.H. Swiegers Broodboom 19900801 19921111 H.C. Barnard Dolores 19880101 19961010 H.J. Coetzee Jajs 19900801 20031231 J.J. Smith Rosford 19880101 20041213 Rosford Hereford-stoetery Maymac 19900801 19911210 R.D. Mckenzie Mont-royale 19880201 19930615 F.W.A. Engelbrecht Hopedale 19900812 20150220 Harvey E.A.C & Sons Wilton 19880201 19920305 T.J. Muller Enanda 19900822 19920824 P.W. Steinberg Bezna 19880301 19950907 M.E. Bezuidenhout Patryskloof 19900827 19990301 Patryskloof Herefords Jacphin 19880301 19910320 X. Mnr. & mev. J.S. Coetzee Groenberg 19900925 19911120 Talana Herefords Huab 19880321 19960110 L.J.C. Swart Bloubult 19901101 19920814 Botha & Botha Ghannabos 19880601 19910626 J.P. Theron Zachariasfontein 19901101 19940722 S. Luttig Hlobane 19880601 19890908 High Oaks Stud Corma 19901116 19960130 M.E.A. Van Huyssteen Topgen 19880601 19970201 A. Kriek Mouton 19910101 C.J. Mouton Gringo 19881001 19891211 J.P. De Goede W.H. 19910319 20000201 Welgeluk Herefords Oxide 19881001 19950228 S.J. Van Wyk Stey-Braes 19910404 20090611 Stey Braes Farm Rio-sand 19881001 De Francas Farms Farmacy 19910501 19951210 B.I. Walker Strathneva 19881231 19980301 H.S. Johnson Haaskraal 19910501 19921105 J.I.V.Z. Naude Longtom 19890101 19900629 P.J. Nelson Kleilynn 19910901 20000201 Robinson P. & W. Pretorius Roko 19890101 19920226 Roko (Pty) Ltd Mijajor 19910901 19921122 M.J. Jordaan Toorfontein 19890101 20000201 P.M. Le Roux Reja 19910902 19970303 R.A. Pretorius Puzamgeni 19890201 19990601 L.W. Bisschoff Misty Meadows 19911012 19930311 G.H. Webb

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FARM / STUD START DATE END DATE INITIALS SURNAME / COMPANY NAME FARM / STUD START DATE END DATE INITIALS SURNAME / COMPANY NAME Brandhuis 19911101 19971001 F.B. De Waal Olifantskop 19941210 20000519 Du Preez Boerdery H.G. 19911101 19920229 H. Greeff Klass 19950101 20040813 Klass & Co Thelobo 19911201 19930603 T.L. Botha Tokalon 19950101 20020508 J.F. Otto H.K. 19920101 19930302 H.K. Farming Pietersberg 19950116 20000626 Polson A. & J. Kenrussmark 19920101 R.T. Clark Arbor 19950201 P.C. Eustace Boy-o-boy 19920201 19960117 D.D. King Avinme 19950401 20081231 J.J. Van Heerden Priceless 19920201 19930111 L.G. Malan Kroonplaas 19950401 19971201 J.J.G. Eksteen Auas 19920301 19920727 E.W. Grasop Sandsmoke 19950401 19971201 N.N. Phillips H.G. 19920301 20070416 Hazenjacht Herefords Brett 19950901 20001017 A. Brett Vitek 19920328 19990301 F.W. Coetzee Mistley 19950901 19980301 L.W. Trollope Rosenthal 19920601 19930111 T.J. Duvenhage Stelensia 19950911 19960130 R.V.H. Boshoff Lordan 19920701 19920914 A.J. Lordan Grootkruis 19950927 20000201 P.L. Kleyn B.M. 19920801 PP Mong Trust Kandelaarsrivier 19951001 19970303 H.O. Schoeman South Hide 19920801 19961101 P.F. Moller Vredelus 19951001 20070827 C.M. Barry Kyanama 19920912 19930211 PP Mong Trust Wye-not 19951001 20000507 Basson E.J. & S.J. Mariaan 19920913 19921207 Fullard J.E. & Seun Willei 19951005 19971001 W.A. Engelbrecht Del Arbre 19921101 19940113 R.A. Wood Kandelaars 19951006 19990301 Goedgeloof Boerdery Peachey 19921129 19940113 C.B. Peachey J.J. Schoeman & Seuns 19951019 20040531 J.J. Schoeman & Seuns (Edms) Bpk Kleinvlei 19930101 19950721 Cocklin T.M. & Adank E.F. G.A. Olivier & Seun 19951031 19980901 G.A. Olivier & Seun Pietersberg 19930101 19950115 Polson A. & E.A. Kannakloof 19951101 20011102 W.A. Nolte Tonnelkop 19930301 19990301 I.T. Fourie Miekjiesdoorings 19951113 19980301 H.R. Scholtz Killaloe 19930315 20040727 R.A. Dreyer Vogelstruiskuil 19951113 20000201 P. Van der Merwe Wilkloof 19930501 20090325 W.J. Groenewald Voigtpost 19951120 19970526 A.O. Retief Ja-Niel 19930601 D.J. Van Breda F100 19951122 19971201 A.T. Wiese Wardent 19930617 20020214 Cold Creek Cattle Co Bruwet 19960101 20010214 G. De Wet Nelsrivier 19930720 19930721 Fourie T.B. & Seuns Dunguy 19960101 19960522 G.J. Ranching Langrant 19930906 20010119 Polson G. & C.H. Hicountry 19960101 20050516 E. Ackermann Clarus Vadum 19931001 20040101 Clarus Vadum Stud Kliphoek 19960101 19970201 J.J.P. Kotze Oosdeel 19931124 19941208 C.E. Hertzog Southberg 19960101 19961101 A.N.F. Johnson De Baraks 19940101 20050802 J.H. Bosch Strathmore 19960101 20000626 C.J. Scheppel Ikhamanzi 19940105 20100223 Ikhamanzi Partners Sandveld 19960102 19961101 R.N. Melck Olien 19940614 19960130 P.J. Wessels Soebra 19960219 20000201 Van Wyk Boerdery Kleinkruis 19940804 19990301 D.G. Kleyn Bakoondshoogte 19960221 19961101 B.J.E. Bennetts Carnel 19940901 19980301 Carnel Trust Anysberg 19960223 19971001 J.J. De Kock Twaalfuurkop 19940901 19990301 R. Geldenhuys Erioloba 19960301 20000201 Lovedale Farming Co (Pty) Ltd Wilson 19940901 20060602 Wilson Ranch Herefords Alg. 19960306 19960826 Alg. Boerdery Pale Face 19940923 19960130 Ben Bros Markos 19960401 20030220 Markos Visbank 19941101 19960826 A.F. Visser Rooihout 19960501 20020917 Janse van Vuuren & Van Wijk Ondjou 19941201 20041210 R.G. Dorgeloh Saragossa 19960516 20020214 Saragossa Farms

92 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR FARM / STUD START DATE END DATE INITIALS SURNAME / COMPANY NAME FARM / STUD START DATE END DATE INITIALS SURNAME / COMPANY NAME Vicedale 19960601 Vicedale Herefords BK Fagan & Son 19990701 20040101 P.C. Fagan Marina 19960607 19980301 M.J. Van Wyk Swartrug 19990701 20001017 S.F. Van der Westhuizen Astro 19960612 20040928 Pelser H.A.J. & A.C. Groote post 19991124 20070704 Groote Post Farms (Pty) Ltd Roehen 19960619 19971201 R.P. Van der Merwe Rietmond 20000101 Du Preez J.B. & J.A. Skoppan 19960801 20000626 H.W.J. Pieterse Lemoenkloof 20000201 20021121 Adriaanse Boerdery BK Witkloof 19960801 20080630 G.J. Stapelberg Olifantskop 20000520 20020917 L.M. Du Preez Sanniesguns 19960901 Sanniesguns Boerderytrust V.I.P. 20000601 20160329 J.B. Scholtz Waqu valley 19960901 19970218 C.C. Brown Langerug 20010213 20170120 Hoër Landbouskool Boland Bonhaven 19961001 20090517 P.J.C. Budler Croxnier 20011001 20080612 J.E. Scott Knoetzekama 19961001 20041029 Watsons Landgoed Ror 20020101 20070928 Ror Herefords Nagenoeg 19961001 J.A.G. Botha Vyfster 20020101 20091231 Vyfster Boerdery Rotterdam 19961001 20000201 W.J. Knouwds Kliprivier 20020202 20110505 A.H. Van der Merwe Amperaf 19961011 19990301 H.J. Coetzee Mooifontein 20020509 J.F. Otto Kroons 19961201 20001017 R.W. Kroon Ferpa 20020801 20081231 Ferpa Boerdery Rubank 19970221 20070416 J.L. Gerber Boemerang 20020918 20041101 Waagstuk Trust Minnesota 19970301 19980301 Minnisota Boerdery Zuikerkop 20021101 C.W. Scholtz A.B.F. 19970501 20020917 A.A.C. Fraser Waldecke 20030101 E.W. Kã–hne Spark Steenkamp 19970501 19990301 C.J.W. Steenkamp Conradie 20030301 20061213 Conradie Herefords Her-Bosch 19970522 20011010 G.T.C. Bosch Ombika 20030421 20041231 H. Kebbel Tweeriviere 19970619 19990301 P.H.D. Uys Victoria 20030701 20050803 V.N.L. Kavetuna Adderley 19970701 20150511 Adderley Boerdery (Edms) Bpk Hoekland 20030801 Hoekland Herefords A.S.B. 19970901 20000626 Albertyn Smit Boerdery Semex 20031101 Semex South Africa Karbonaatjieskraal 19970901 20000201 J.J. Du Toit Sans Souci 20040101 20090611 Bester Vennote Midpos 19970901 20061213 C.J.N. Van Aarde Lucret 20040201 20150508 Lucret Hereford Stoet Lucky Luke 19970922 20010206 H.J. Lourens Fabel 20040701 20141010 Fabel Stoetery Jackson 19980101 20071201 J.H.N. Hanekom Chrisba 20040801 20120314 J.A. Rautenbach Waterfall 19980101 20031231 Adams M.A. & N.T. Pixi 20040906 20050302 Lakeview Trust Ertjiesdam 19980201 20021106 M.J. Delport Kok 20041101 20050314 Kok Herefords Nabatsaub Zucht 19980201 20000201 S.W.M. Nauhaus Fwkingwill 20050701 20050702 F.W. Kingwill Trust Crest 19980220 20060831 T. Barry & Son Colonies Plaats 20050702 20070530 F.W. Kingwill Trust Brucedell 19980601 20051109 C.B. Sephton Country Road 20050702 A.A. Kingwill & Sons (Pty) Ltd Kolsvlei 19980601 19990601 P.F.B. Burger Cri SA 20050729 20080131 I.J. Holderness Sary SA 19980916 20001017 J.J. Pienaar Olivegrove 20051001 20110913 Khulisa Trust Gamka 19981201 20110902 Saag Jonker Familietrust Hoogland 20060322 Hoogland Herefords Chipperfield 19990101 B. & G. Boerdery Crest 20060901 T. Barry Farming (Pty) Ltd E.D.J. 19990101 20010206 D. Jackson Openside 20061001 20120224 Jonker Boerdery Otongovi 19990101 20041110 Otongovi Hereford Amicia 20061101 20111102 A.B. Parker Griffin 19990401 Gravic Farm Trust Elenem 20061109 20071231 Elem Herefords Roncalli 19990601 20021216 R.C. Pettigrew Cluver 20070101 P.K. Cluver

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FARM/STUD START DATE END DATE INITIALS SURNAME / COMPANY NAME Puttergill 20070101 C.S. Puttergill Miquiline 20070102 Louws Boerdery Trust Vredelus 20070828 20100920 C.M. Barry Trust Sanniesguns Lust 20070919 20140831 Sanniesguns Lust CRI SA 20080201 CRI South Africa (Pty) Ltd Pope’s 20080801 20160707 Pope’s Farming CC Dpope 20080901 20160516 D. Pope Klipgat 20080901 20120117 M.H. Blom Riccor 20080901 20160823 Riccor Boerdery (Edms) Bpk Zetler 20081027 S. Zetler & Sons Farm Enterprise T. 20081120 Cedara College of Agriculture Dancoe 20090101 20150429 D. Coetzee Wilkloof 20090326 Wilkloof Boerdery BK Bonhaven 20090518 Bonhaven Beef Cattle Donkerkloof 20090901 20120302 Probis Agricola Conquela-Alstar 20100115 20120108 Tau Malilo Ta Conquela-Alstar Lizana 20100701 Lodewyk Fourie Trust Kanaan 20100801 20120113 M.L. Calitz Willouw 20100901 20120925 Willouw Herefords Distinctive Choice 20110401 20140730 Distinctive Choice 1016 CC Labri 20110418 Albert Enlsin Trust Brownstones 20110419 C.C.M. Brown Gernel 20110501 Raka Boerdery (Pty) Ltd Ged 20110601 G.E. Dairy Supplies Reinfeld 20111201 H.A. Roux Conquela-Alstar 20120109 A.H. Jacobs t/a Conquela-Alstar Hentiq 20120701 20131218 Hentiq Herefords Cao 20130401 Smit Boerdery J.C. le Roux 20130701 Jc le Roux Stoet Ehrenhof 20140901 Ehrenhof Herefords Sanniesguns lust 20140901 C.M. Van Eeden Douvat 20141001 Douvat Herefords Suc 20141001 Brafford Boerdery (Pty) Ltd Vicemong 20150101 Vicemong Herefords Genetics Stockton 20150701 20160601 P.L.A. North Lochdale 20151001 Lochdale Herefords Torcasa 20151126 H.L. Van der Merwe Mr Dirk Louw, chairman of the North West Hereford Club, presenting Mr W.J.M. van der Westhuizen, head of the agricultural school in Jan Kempdorp in the Northern Cape, with a lovely photo of a Penhoek 20170101 Penhoek Farming champion Hereford bull in the 1970s.

94 SA HEREFORD 100 JAAR Hoofstuk Huidige telers / Chapter Current breeders

SA Hereford – Breeders in 2017 / Telers in 2017

Established in the present, with an appreciation for the past and an eye on the future – here are South Africa’s current Hereford breeders.

NAME CONTACT PERSON ADDRESS TELEPHONE MOBILE E-MAIL

A.A.KINGWILL & SONS (PTY) LTD Sally Kingwill PO BOX 617, GRAAFF-REINET, 6280 049 840 0354 084 251 0426 [email protected]

ALBERT ENSLIN TRUST Albert Enslin POSBUS 1393, KURUMAN, 8460 053 712 3997 082 550 7613 [email protected]

AMAQUGWANE (PTY) LTD Martin PO BOX 59, SWARTBERG, 4710 039 747 4623 083 285 9074 [email protected]

BONHAVEN BEEF CATTLE Harley & Justin Philips PO BOX 35097, MENLO PARK, PRETORIA, 0102 045 847 0204 083 519 2445 [email protected]

BOTHA J.A.G. Gerhard Botha POSBUS 140, ELLIOT, 5460 045 931 2291 082 874 3305

BRAFFORD BOERDERY (PTY) LTD Philip Pope POSBUS 67358, HIGHVELD UITBR. 2, CENTURION, 0169 082 886 8863 082 857 2360 [email protected]

BROWN C.C.M. Chris Brown PO BOX 14, NOTTINGHAM ROAD, 3280 033 266 6929 082 451 9625 [email protected]

CLARK R.T. Russell Clark PO BOX 247, DORDRECHT, 5435 087 550 1533 082 925 5860 [email protected]

CLUVER P.K. Paul Cluver PO BOX 48, GRABOUW, 7160 021 844 0605 082 890 8843 [email protected]

DE FRANCAS FARMS John PO BOX 662, LADYSMITH, 3370 — 083 632 3615 [email protected]

DE KLERK F.J. EN MEV. N. Nicolette POSBUS 61, MIGDOL, 2775 073 919 1100 076 035 9327 [email protected]

DE WAAL H.W. Philip de Waal DRIE HEUWELS, POSBUS 38, MOORREESBURG, 7310 022 433 2556 082 783 0011 [email protected]

DOUVAT HEREFORDS Gerrit Meyer POSBUS 92, SUNLAND, 6115 042 234 0033 083 378 8313 [email protected]

MR DU PREEZ J.B. & J.A. Susan Bouwer POSBUS 250, FORT BEAUFORT, 5720 046 645 2613 072 225 7496 [email protected]

EHRENHOF HEREFORDS Cilliers de Vries POSBUS 174, TULBAGH, 6820 — 072 620 8001 [email protected]

EUSTACE P.C. Pat Eustace P/A EUSTACE AND SON CC, PO BOX 22, HIMEVILLE, 3256 033 702 0103 082 773 2724 [email protected]

[email protected] GRAVIC FARM TRUST Graham Griffen PO BOX 111, DARGLE, 3265 082 677 9002 082 606 1085 [email protected]

HOEKLAND HEREFORDS Harley van Rhyn P/A FJH VAN RHYN, POSBUS 168, WOLSELEY, 6830 023 616 2474 084 560 7651 [email protected]

HOUGH N.J. Nikolaas Hough POSBUS 523, CRADOCK, 5880 048 881 1867 079 224 5932

KRIEK & SEUNS Johan Kriek POSBUS 217, REITZ, 9810 — 082 946 9263 [email protected]

KRUGER J.F.L. Wicus Kruger ZAAIFONTEIN, POSBUS 132, COLESBERG, 9795 051 753 1456 083 324 1535 [email protected]

KÖHNE E.W. Ewald Köhne WALDECKE FARM, PO BOX 12, HERMANNSBURG, 3258 033 445 0840 082 551 4002 [email protected]

SA HEREFORD 100 YEARS 95 Hoofstuk Huidige telers / Chapter Current breeders

NAME CONTACT PERSON ADDRESS TELEPHONE MOBILE E-MAIL

LOCHDALE HEREFORDS George Hope PO BOX 114, JANSENVILLE, 6265 049 836 9035 084 514 8600 [email protected]

LONG H.A.W. Howard Long PO BOX 8, DARGLE, 3265 033 940 0947 082 771 6669 [email protected]

[email protected] LOUWRENS P.A. (PTY) LTD Peter Louwrens T/A P LOUWRENS, PO BOX 93, KOKSTAD, 4700 039 727 4045 082 852 3926 [email protected]

LOUWS BOERDERYTRUST Louwtjie Louw POSBUS 27, KOFFIEFONTEIN, 9986 051 522 5556 083 250 0210 [email protected]

MILES & SON K.P. Kevin & Carl Miles PO BOX 131, DORDRECHT, 5435 045 943 3034 083 995 7087 / 073 330 5579 [email protected]

MOORCROFT S.L. & SONS (PTY) LTD Lawrence Moorcroft PO BOX 2036, KOMANI, 5322 045 839 6016 072 402 2028 [email protected]

MOUTON C.J. Drikus Mouton POSBUS 94, CITRUSDAL, 7340 022 921 3068 082 602 6159 [email protected]

OTTO J.F. Anneri Otto POSBUS 219, COLIGNY, 2725 018 673 1880 082 805 0005 [email protected]

[email protected] PENHOEK FARMING Sidney Moorcroft PO BOX 180, STERKSTROOM, 5425 045 966 9620 072 475 8411 [email protected]

PP MONG TRUST Bertus Mong POSBUS 52, VILLIERSDORP, 6848 028 841 4608 082 947 0701 [email protected]

PUTTERGILL C.S. Grant Puttergill PO BOX 34, THORNHILL, 6375 042 286 0715 083 651 8775 [email protected]

RAKA BOERDERY (PTY) LTD Josef Dreyer POSBUS 124, CALEDON, 7230 028 341 0676 082 654 6248 [email protected]

ROSSOUW P.A. Piet Rossouw VAALBANK, POSBUS 128, COLIGNY, 2725 018 673 0058 083 609 6720 [email protected]

ROUX H.A. Henri Roux POSBUS 71, BETHLEHEM, 9700 — 082 463 8820 [email protected]

SANNIESGUNS BOERDERYTRUST Hendrik & Viola Joubert POSBUS 110, BULTFONTEIN, 9670 051 853 2645 083 377 7111 [email protected]

SCHOLTZ DR. C.W. Dr. Carl Scholtz POSBUS 37, CLOCOLAN, 9735 051 943 0688 083 305 0668 [email protected]

SMIT BOERDERY Martin Smit POSBUS 276, CARNARVON, 8925 — 083 360 1612 [email protected]

T. BARRY FARMING (PTY) LTD Trevenen & Thomas Barry PO BOX 8, BUFFELJAGSRIVER, 6742 084 516 3596 082 636 6766 [email protected]

VAN BREDA D.J. Danie van Breda PO BOX 1088, STELLENBOSCH, 7599 021 945 4721 082 850 6101 [email protected]

VAN EEDEN C.M. Carlette van Eeden POSBUS 28, VERKYKERSKOP, 9882 — 082 335 7178 [email protected]

VICEDALE HEREFORDS BK Heiko & Hinner Köster NICOLSONSTRAAT 221, BROOKLYN, 0181 — 082 804 0950 [email protected]

VICEMONG HEREFORDS GENETICS Hinner Köster/Bertus Mong NICOLSONSTRAAT 221, BROOKLYN, 0181 — 082 804 0950 [email protected]

WESSELS W.J. Wessel Wessels POSBUS 133, VENTERSBURG, 9450 057 651 4836 082 902 8646 [email protected]

[email protected] WILKLOOF BOERDERY BK Willie Groenewald POSBUS 225, RIVIERSONDEREND, 7250 072 713 8504 082 572 4328 [email protected]

ZETLER & SONS FARM ENTERPRISES Bevan Zetler P/A BM ZETLER, POSBUS 98, STELLENBOSCH, 7599 021 881 3644 082 445 4070 [email protected]

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