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Nguni Stud & Farm
The Brand of Purity
Nguni Cattle Expert
Nguni cattle can be classified under Sanga cattle, entirely an African breed made up of both Bos Taurus and Bos Indicus cattle (classified as Bos Taurus Africanis). The first Sanga cattle originated around 1600 BC in the region that is now Ethiopia and Somalia. Rock paintings discovered in the Sahara desert estimated to be nearly 8000 years old depict Sanga like longhorn cattle.
The name Nguni refers to the present day Nguni people who migrated from the North of Africa with their Sanga cattle crossing the Zambezi to Southern Africa around 590 AD. Through natural selection and environmental interaction the Nguni cattle evolved into the breed we know today.
Edwin Rous is an International Nguni Inspector and lifetime Nguni breeder. His herds genetics can now be found across Australia. Edwin has dedicated his life's work to ensuring that his herd is 100% full blood Nguni, with each of his animals progeny being tracked back to the original Nguni genetics imported into Australia from South Africa.
Why Nguni Cattle?
Fertility
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Exceptional Fertility
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Early Sexual Maturity
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Ease of calving & excellent mothering ability
Parasite Resistence
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Longevity
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Placid temperament
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High resistance to internal & external parasites
Thrive on all pastures
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Thrive on native pastures/ ability to browse and graze
- Their high blood urea & rumen ammonia levels means that Nguni cattle can utilise & convert quality forage into protein without supplementing their feed
Cross Breeding
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Small birth weight (22-25Kg)
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Bulls can be used to open heifers of different breeds
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The Nguni is a highly suitable dam line for cross breeding
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Exceptional meat and hide quality
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Horned or Polled animals.