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Nu-Alcade Bonsmara Group Production Sale
The Nu-Alcade Bonsmara Group Production Sale was held at the Warmbad Veemark on 28 September.
Hencil Bonsmara Stud Production Sale
The Hencil Bonsmara Stud Production Sale was held on the farm Grootvlei on 12 September.
Germar Bonsmara Production Sale
The Germar Bonsmara Production Sale was held at the Bloemfontein Showgrounds on 20 September.
Trenmore Bonsmara Stud Production Sale
The Trenmore Bonsmara Stud Production Sale was held on the farm Grootvlei on 12 September on behalf of Corli van Rooyen.
Bonsmara bull sold for record price of R4,4 million
A Bonsmara bull recently set a new South African record when he was sold for R4,4 million. The bull, LAR 19 373, was characterised by outstanding conformation, a strong head and exceptional depth, said Louis Steyl, CEO of Bonsmara SA.
From communal to commercial: a Bonsmara farmer’s success story
Mthobeli Dintsi was a 2022 provincial winner in the National Kaonafatso ya Dikgomo Farmer of the Year competition, a category of the Agricultural Research Council’s National Beef Performers Awards. Mike Burgess visited him recently on his farm in the Eastern Cape to better understand his journey to commercial beef production with Bonsmaras.
Lamus Bonsmara 3rd Production Sale
On sale: 30 Bulls | 200 Commercial females in all stages of reproduction.
Date: Thursday 15 November 2022
Contact: Christopher Melamu 082 643 7475/ Duncan Serapelwane...
Soutpansberg Bonsmara – 2022 Production sale
On sale: 25 Bushveld Bonsmara bulls; 200 females in all production stages (Heartwater, Redwater, Anaplasmose veld)
Venue: Farm de Ruigte, Vivo
Contact: www.soutpansbergbonsmara.co.za; email: [email protected]
Bonsmaras that set bank-breaking records
Due to their popularity, Bonsmaras have fetched high prices at auctions for many years. In this article, we list some of the highest prices achieved at sales.
Nosa Bonsmaras EAG SA VleisMerino Sale
On offer: 40 SP Bulls | 140 commercial females | 20+20 ewes with lambs
Venue: Kareeboombult, Hoopstad
Contact: Vleissentraal Bloemfontein 051 4511 439
The rise of the Bonsmara in South Africa
The Bonsmara, which was developed in South Africa from the 1930s, was bred specifically for African conditions, and is the most dominant beef cattle breed in the country today. It has also spread to many other countries around the world. Louis Steyl, CEO of the Bonsmara Cattle Breeders’ Society of South Africa, spoke to Annelie Coleman about the development of the breed, and its future.
Ferrero Bonsmaras Auction
On-offer: 60 bulls; 40 cows (3-1); 180 cows (in-calf, calving from Aug - Nov); 50 heifers (in-calf, calving from Sept - Nov)
Venue: Grootdraai, Harrismith...