Oggendstond Simmentalers

01/11/2024

“For sustainability, feed efficiency is number one in my book,” says Matt Brown, MJB Ranch owner. Brown’s ranch, located in Lodge Grass, Montana, runs about 800 registered cows and 3,000 acres of cropland. “Our margins are becoming tighter, and we need to do more with less,” he says. “If we can lower our input costs, it's the best way to impact the bottom line and protect sustainability.” Read the full story on our blog: https://hubs.la/Q02VTMD_0

01/11/2024

If you have not considered NFI/RFI in your beef herd, I believe you leave money on the table….

21/09/2024

Uiteindelik ‘n warm plekkie om le!

21/09/2024

We received 50 cm of show last night and this morning, make for an interesting farming day, all Simmetalers and calves are fine 🙏🏻, glad we had some hay to put our!

16/08/2024

In this contributed article, respected genetics consultant John Bertram and Ian McLean pose the question: How much does feeding bulls before sales cost the beef industry? "It is a phenomenon to witness, how the grandeur of a big shiny animal can mesmerise buyers and outweigh any objective data on sa...

20/06/2024

Getting ready for Better Beef Farmers day

16/06/2024

03/06/2024

📌 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗘: 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗙 𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗦' 𝗗𝗔𝗬 - 𝟮𝟬 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 📌

You are invited to join us at The Old Mill in Wartburg at 1.00pm on 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 for the 𝑩𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑩𝒆𝒆𝒇 𝑭𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒔' 𝑫𝒂𝒚, exactly one month ahead of the 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗙 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘 on Saturday 20 July.

A really interesting programme of expert speakers has been lined up, ahead of the animal viewing and the Dixon & Son Meat Co Steak Braai.

Leon van Rensburg, Sales Specialist at FarmRanger Livestock Security Collars, will open the programme by explaining how herd security can be beefed up by using anti-theft collars.

He will be followed by Andrew Adams, Secretary of SAFJA, the South African Fat-Stock Judging Association, who will speak about "The Power of Herd Planning".

Next up will be Johan Styger, President of the Livestock Registering Federation of South Africa, who will speak about "Calving Heifers at Two: The Why and the How".

Finally, Dave Dixon, of Dixon & Son Meat Co, will whet everyone's appetite as he answers the question "What Makes a Good Steak? A Butcher's Perspective on the Beef Industry".

A panel discussion will follow ahead of the animal viewing, where visitors can get a good look at a number of the animals that will feature at the Better Beef Sale on 20 July.

Finally, the afternoon will end with a delicious steak braai, courtesy of Dixon & Son Meat Co.

If you would like to join us at the Better Beef Sale Farmers' Day, please RSVP to Ed Barry at 082 359 6347.

Double Bar Brahman Stud Oggendstond Simmentalers AAM Cattle Agents and Auctioneers Andrew Miller Auctioneer - Inside the Sales Ring KZN Brahman Club KZN Simmentaler & Simbra Club Four Feet Simmentalers

01/06/2024

An important debate!

"Does cow size really matter?"

We sure think so!

We know that, generally, as a cow gets bigger she weans a smaller percentage of her body weight.

We also know that there are producers who prefer a bigger-framed cow and have the country that can support those kinds of cows. Alternatively, there are producers whose country is more conducive to smaller, hardier cows.

However, the magic (and the money) lies in the percentage of body weight weaned per cow or the most pounds weaned per acre – not necessarily the biggest calves. This is especially true when we select for feed efficiency and fertility, along with moderate cow size.

Of course, there’s give and take here and the debate is ongoing. But we think the answer is more pounds per acre, especially if you sell your calves at weaning.

To hear Lee’s take, watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYhutFlWL5M.

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30/05/2024

19/05/2024

📌 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗙 𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗥'𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬 📌

You are warmly invited to the 2024 Better Beef Farmer's Day.

𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: Thursday 20 June 2024
𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘: 2.00pm
𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗨𝗘: The Old Mill, R614, Wartburg

Join us for an informative afternoon, with a taste of crossbred quality!

𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣: Ed Barry at 082 359 6347.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Brett Watt-Pringle Double Bar Brahman Stud Oggendstond Simmentalers Four Feet Simmentalers Muirlands Farming AAM Cattle Agents and Auctioneers Andrew Miller Auctioneer - Inside the Sales Ring KZN Brahman Club KZN Simmentaler & Simbra Club SwiftVee

17/04/2024

𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗙 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 — 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥!

After a very successful inaugural sale last year, the Better Beef Sale is back — better and beefier than ever!

On Saturday 20 July, six of the most trusted and highly respected stud breeders in KwaZulu-Natal will present 60 purebred Brahman and Simmentaler bulls and 100 females at The Elite Bull Ring at Netherwood.

The Better Beef Sale is supported by Tugela Brahmans, Double Bar Brahmans, Broadview Brahmans, Four Feet Simmentalers, Muirfield Simmentalers and Oggendstond Simmentalers. There will also be a number of guest sellers.

The lots will be available for viewing from Thursday 18 July at Netherwood.

The sale will be hosted by AAM, with Andrew Miller presiding as auctioneer on the day.

Last year’s sale exceeded the expectations of breeders and buyers alike, and achieved a 100% clearance rate in front of a full house.

Some of the highlights from last year were the top-priced Brahman bull, bred by Nick and Priscilla Dent’s Double Bar Brahman Stud, which was sold to Shaun and Ant Muir of Muirlands Farming for R280 000.

Another bull bred by Double Bar Brahmans was sold to the Roseveare Trust for R200 000.

Ed Barry’s Four Feet Simmentaler stud sold the top-priced Simmentaler bull for R160 000 to Byron Watson of Bayview Simmentaler Stud, and another Four Feet bull sold for R130 000, also to Shaun and Ant Muir.

Brahman bulls averaged R78 375, and Simmentaler Bulls averaged R68 000.

The average for the commercial females sold was R22 750, with the top pair of pregnant Brahman-type heifers bred by Paula and Donovan English selling for R29 500.

We’re looking forward to another very successful sale this year, with superb quality stud Brahmans and Simmentalers that will have great appeal for discerning buyers.

See you at Netherwood for the Better Beef Sale 2024!

AAM Cattle Agents and Auctioneers SwiftVee Andrew Miller Auctioneer - Inside the Sales Ring KZN Brahman Club KZN Simmentaler & Simbra Club Double Bar Brahman Stud Four Feet Simmentalers Oggendstond Simmentalers Muirlands Farming

28/02/2024

27/12/2023

Oggendstond Simmentalers in South West Freestate with promising weather!