Official contact details for South African breeders’ associations and societies covering cattle, sheep, goats and horses. These organisations maintain breed standards, manage registration and support stud breeders with performance recording and marketing.
Beef Cattle
051 447 7405
086 111 3144
051 448 0603
051 451 2496
051 410 0951
051 410 0950
051 410 0953
082 878 9723
017 735 5056/8
051 430 2456
041 721 0919
051 448 7302/3
051 430 2456
082 857 3980
051 410 0900
051 410 0900
051 448 0318
041 581 3056
051 446 0580/82
051 446 0580/82
051 410 0950
051 410 0954
051 410 0958
051 447 7405
Dairy Cattle
082 671 3290
051 444 6249
051 410 0953
036 652 2593
000 783 0856
051 447 9123
033 330 4322
Sheep
051 821 1856
051 821 1488
043 683 1330
051 447 1121
082 353 8425
051 447 1121
049 892 4148
051 522 6827/6828
053 313 1994
Goats
049 836 0140
051 410 0900
051 553 0895
Horses & Other
051 410 0945
Contact details were last reviewed in October 2026. Numbers and websites can change — always confirm on the society’s official site or with SA Stud Book / the Livestock Registering Federation where relevant.
Frequently asked questions
What is a breeders’ society?
A breeders’ society (or breeders’ association) is the official organisation responsible for a specific livestock breed in South Africa. It sets the breed standard, manages registration of animals, and supports members with technical advice, performance recording and marketing.
What is the difference between a breed society and SA Stud Book?
Most societies use SA Stud Book (or the Livestock Registering Federation) as their official registration authority. The society owns the breed standard and membership; the registration authority issues the official pedigree certificates.
How do I join a breed society?
Contact the relevant society using the details above. Membership requirements and fees differ by breed. You will usually need to register animals that meet the breed standard.
