The nguni and indigenous breeds are better positioned to regulate their body temperature. They thus are better positioned to be able to find what they need and convert it in accordance to their life function. They will thus also require less energy than the exotic animals that are less adapted or not as well positioned as our indigenous breeds. Shane, this is an awesome follow up on yesterday's post. Thank you for the valuable post. We should not look a gift horse in the mouth..
hey am from botswana and am a huge fan of your page, thank you for the videos . i believe local breeds are the solution either as breeds on their own or as cross breeds . with your nguni you have cows that do the best with minimal input which is all we want as farmers.
Sentrale Nguni club need to consider bringing you on board as a member....my greatest wish for the Nguni breeders is to increase their social media presence and back the evidence that Ngunis are the solution!
@@shanecotty3275They should register you as an advocate for now😊 Spending time with you talking indigenous cattle production would be great🙏🏾 Your insights and advices are relevant, valuable and certainly spot on! You paint a picture about productive farming in the simplest manner!
You have made me fall in love with our Mashona & Tuli currently farming Brahman crosses in Zimbabwe Midlands Area .However your videos showed me the other side of small & medium framed cattle & Yes Indigenous breeds is the way to go - Thank You and Happy Farming.
Hi Björn, I don't plan to dip them. I'll keep an eye on them and spot treat those that have a problem with ticks. These I'll then fatten & sell. I don't want to breed with animals that need to be treated.
I’m glad to see you’re doing well and thanks for the videos of beautiful animals.They are in excellent condition for such an environment. I live in much greener environment but I can appreciate the health of this animals, I was wondering what type of prices people are getting for there cattle a commercial auction. Because here in the United States we are getting incredibly high prices for our cattle now.For example , my old bull , who began breaking fences was sent to the auction , basically to get rid of him. Normally I would expect to get something around .5 US dollars per pound for an old bull ,but instead I 1.75 US dollars per pound. My old 2000 pound beef master bull brought 3,500 dollars, when a year ago it would been around 1,000. I also got nearly 3 dollars per pound average on all my steers. I was just curious if y’all were experiencing a similar rise in cattle prices.
Hi John, Our prices are down at the moment. Weaner calves down 25%. Bulls would go for around R40/kg - which is about $1/pound in your currency. We had quite a drought last year so many farmers sold off some of their stock. Also, with the Foot & mouth we can't export any beef - creating an over supply.
Since I first started watching your channel & learning about this wonderful breed of Cattle, I've came up with 1 word that I think best describes the Nguni. And that word is Condition, and the reason I think that Condition best describes the Nguni is just look at the Conditions they are in & then look at the Conditions of their bodies..They can take a little & turn it into a lot, and that's not easy to do. Just look at that Cow at 3:48, not only is her color beautiful but she's in amazing Condition. You'd think by looking at her she's been grazing in a pasture with the most nutritious grass there is growing up to her belly, it just shows how the Ngunis were bred for your environment. And like you showed in your last video the Ngunis really stand out in that environment when compared to the English breeds...
That and fertility! Although you need good body condition for good fertility! They can get by on less - it's what makes them so valuable in my opinion.
Wow. You are right. Some of those animals are indeed looking great. This is encouraging indeed. It’s amazing how it appears there is no grass there but the animals look good. So with no supplements and stuff. What happens? Hay bales?? Can’t wait to see the Tulis next.). Will be coming back to Africa soon baba. 😂keep up the good work. Thanks man. Sidwell (in Aussie
No hay bales. Only grass - and maybe salt (not sure). They did have access to some mealie rests (maize stover) but not on a huge land. So basically grazing for the most part.
I have to say, I'm really enjoying your content Sir❤. I've been saying fellow to my compatriots, that there is no other cattle breed is better than Ngunis. We often herd them in the rural Eastern Cape, it's the most common breed here. They are hardy, adaptable and a versatile breed. They're just amazing❤.
Hi Kunene, Most farmers wean at around 7 months of age. There are some nguni farmers who leave the calves on longer and let the cows wean them themselves . Ultimately it will depend on the body condition of your cows as well as when your calving season is.
I'm a small farmer as well currently farming in Dannhauser. I'm Bloodriver...but due to inhabitable conditions my family was posed to post the passing of my grandfather I had to relocate and find peace for my family. I'm farming with bovelder breed they are good, but I have noticed they don't do well in the land that I currently renting... I'm fascinated by this breed and thinking of doing heterosis with their bull and nguni heifers. I hope it will work well for me.
My channel needs some content, I will only put up a link here when I have enough content. I’m in oxen market, I cross Nguni’s with Brahman and it works well for me. The reason I use Brahman it’s for their small birth weight since I’m not always at home. Works well for me.
They mature too quickly - so put on fat before gaining a lot of weight. Exactly that which makes them good on grass - counts against them in the feedlot.
Abattoir doesn't really discriminate Nguni, the problem is a middlemen(feedlots) because they don't pick u the weight as other European breeds but if you can finish them at your farm and sell directly to abattoir you will get almost same price as European breeds.
I am doing research for a novel. What I am struggling is how do you know what the cows breed is right away, the condition of the cow, if it is skinny because it's a milk cow or if it's under condition? I know Nguni breed has that silky, shiny skin. But I saw a different breed on your Channel the other day that also has the silky, shiny skin. Both are native breeds. How can you tell one breed from another breed right away? And I love your channel it is educational. Thank you so much.
Hi Jill, It's actually quite easy once you know the different breeds. They all have their own unique build, look & characteristics. I think the other breed you're referring to is the Tuli. They are usually white, yellowish or red in colour. The are naturally polled and the bulls have a small hump on their shoulders. Once again easy to tell apart if you know the breed.
I agree with you about inguni breed but come and look at our herd they look beautiful (hard Winnter and small space) thanks from Bailey (12-year-old KZN) 😊
I vividly remember that video you recorded with Danie's herd and i am certain there was no mention of supplements including salt block. That was one of the videos that brought me closer to the Nguni breed. Having said that Shane, which business model does Danie prefer? Does he sell his animals to the feedlot or directly to the public or slaughterhouse? Great content once again! Big-Ups!
Hi Felanie, he mostly sells directly to the public. He'll sometimes take animals to the auctions and that's why he crosses with Brangus bulls. He has a lot of clients from the funeral sector.
Boran cattle are VERY good animals. I think they have a different application potential and as such, not directly comparable. But this is my opinion. I don't know if they will do as well under these conditions - but they will probably do better under UHDG. So each breed has it's speciality.
@@shanecotty3275 Well said. Also i must say i saw your bull calf his beginning to show good traits of a good bull, im happy for you buddy, keep up the good work
The nguni and indigenous breeds are better positioned to regulate their body temperature. They thus are better positioned to be able to find what they need and convert it in accordance to their life function. They will thus also require less energy than the exotic animals that are less adapted or not as well positioned as our indigenous breeds.
Shane, this is an awesome follow up on yesterday's post.
Thank you for the valuable post.
We should not look a gift horse in the mouth..
Thanks Kennerh!
hey am from botswana and am a huge fan of your page, thank you for the videos . i believe local breeds are the solution either as breeds on their own or as cross breeds . with your nguni you have cows that do the best with minimal input which is all we want as farmers.
I agree, they are! Less input, great results.
Boy oh boy, this Nguni herd is beautiful!
It is!
Sentrale Nguni club need to consider bringing you on board as a member....my greatest wish for the Nguni breeders is to increase their social media presence and back the evidence that Ngunis are the solution!
If I register as a stud breeder I'll automatically become a member of the club. I'm just wrestling with the decision at this point in time.
Dont wrestle . You will love it and add value. @@shanecotty3275
@@shanecotty3275They should register you as an advocate for now😊
Spending time with you talking indigenous cattle production would be great🙏🏾
Your insights and advices are relevant, valuable and certainly spot on!
You paint a picture about productive farming in the simplest manner!
keep up the good work, i'm enjoying your uploads.😀
Thanks! Glad you're enjoying the content.
A jewel of a channel this here broer. Salute Future Farmers.🤟🏾
Thanks !
Just sensational! 20 years old!
Your mate Max, interviewed a guy called Dirk who had a cow calf at 22 years old!
Your videos are great evidence of what can be achieved with Nguni genetics. Keep them coming.👍
Thanks Bruce! 🍻
There is no place in South Africa where Nguni can't do well. One of the most adapted South African breeds that is very fertile!
Thanks Werner! I totally agree!
You have made me fall in love with our Mashona & Tuli currently farming Brahman crosses in Zimbabwe Midlands Area .However your videos showed me the other side of small & medium framed cattle & Yes Indigenous breeds is the way to go - Thank You and Happy Farming.
Thanks! Look up Johann Zietsman on UA-cam - I learned alot from him!!!
Great video as always
Thanks for watching!
Nice work Sr.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
👍 any profitable animal must be adapted to its environment. Will you be dipping your herd in the rainy season?
Hi Björn,
I don't plan to dip them. I'll keep an eye on them and spot treat those that have a problem with ticks. These I'll then fatten & sell. I don't want to breed with animals that need to be treated.
I’m glad to see you’re doing well and thanks for the videos of beautiful animals.They are in excellent condition for such an environment. I live in much greener environment but I can appreciate the health of this animals, I was wondering what type of prices people are getting for there cattle a commercial auction. Because here in the United States we are getting incredibly high prices for our cattle now.For example , my old bull , who began breaking fences was sent to the auction , basically to get rid of him. Normally I would expect to get something around .5 US dollars per pound for an old bull ,but instead I 1.75 US dollars per pound. My old 2000 pound beef master bull brought 3,500 dollars, when a year ago it would been around 1,000. I also got nearly 3 dollars per pound average on all my steers. I was just curious if y’all were experiencing a similar rise in cattle prices.
Hi John,
Our prices are down at the moment. Weaner calves down 25%. Bulls would go for around R40/kg - which is about $1/pound in your currency. We had quite a drought last year so many farmers sold off some of their stock. Also, with the Foot & mouth we can't export any beef - creating an over supply.
I love nguni Namibia ❤
Thanks Reinhardt, so do I!
Since I first started watching your channel & learning about this wonderful breed of Cattle, I've came up with 1 word that I think best describes the Nguni. And that word is Condition, and the reason I think that Condition best describes the Nguni is just look at the Conditions they are in & then look at the Conditions of their bodies..They can take a little & turn it into a lot, and that's not easy to do. Just look at that Cow at 3:48, not only is her color beautiful but she's in amazing Condition. You'd think by looking at her she's been grazing in a pasture with the most nutritious grass there is growing up to her belly, it just shows how the Ngunis were bred for your environment. And like you showed in your last video the Ngunis really stand out in that environment when compared to the English breeds...
That and fertility! Although you need good body condition for good fertility! They can get by on less - it's what makes them so valuable in my opinion.
Wow. You are right. Some of those animals are indeed looking great. This is encouraging indeed. It’s amazing how it appears there is no grass there but the animals look good. So with no supplements and stuff. What happens? Hay bales?? Can’t wait to see the Tulis next.). Will be coming back to Africa soon baba. 😂keep up the good work. Thanks man. Sidwell (in Aussie
No hay bales. Only grass - and maybe salt (not sure). They did have access to some mealie rests (maize stover) but not on a huge land. So basically grazing for the most part.
Beautiful heard
Thanks!
Mmmh that's Grey heifer is so beautiful.... Thank you
She is a stunner, for sure!
I have to say, I'm really enjoying your content Sir❤. I've been saying fellow to my compatriots, that there is no other cattle breed is better than Ngunis. We often herd them in the rural Eastern Cape, it's the most common breed here. They are hardy, adaptable and a versatile breed. They're just amazing❤.
I totally agree with you! Glad you're enjoying the content!
Damn the ngunis look awesome 🎉so
They DO look good!
Good morning shane , thanks for the information about Nguni cows ,what about crossing Nguni with Bonsmara.
I think it would be a very good cross. The bonsmara certainly is a good composite bred for this country.
How long should a calf drink milk from it's mother, for the mother to calf every year?
Hi Kunene,
Most farmers wean at around 7 months of age. There are some nguni farmers who leave the calves on longer and let the cows wean them themselves . Ultimately it will depend on the body condition of your cows as well as when your calving season is.
Just want to say I love your content thanks vukile
Thanks Vukile!!
I love your consistency sir. Love your vids💪🏽
Thanks, appreciate that!
I'm a small farmer as well currently farming in Dannhauser. I'm Bloodriver...but due to inhabitable conditions my family was posed to post the passing of my grandfather I had to relocate and find peace for my family.
I'm farming with bovelder breed they are good, but I have noticed they don't do well in the land that I currently renting...
I'm fascinated by this breed and thinking of doing heterosis with their bull and nguni heifers.
I hope it will work well for me.
Try tuli bull they also great
That’s a great idea! I’m sure that Nguni genetics would thrive in your conditions.
Nice Ngunis
Thanks!
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Farming with nguni is gold...nd meat is mavalioius...
I haven't tasted the meat yet but I hear it IS very good.
My channel needs some content, I will only put up a link here when I have enough content.
I’m in oxen market, I cross Nguni’s with Brahman and it works well for me. The reason I use Brahman it’s for their small birth weight since I’m not always at home. Works well for me.
Great! Let me know when you're ready 👍
The question I have is why are they being penalized at the abattoir.
They mature too quickly - so put on fat before gaining a lot of weight. Exactly that which makes them good on grass - counts against them in the feedlot.
Abattoir doesn't really discriminate Nguni, the problem is a middlemen(feedlots) because they don't pick u the weight as other European breeds but if you can finish them at your farm and sell directly to abattoir you will get almost same price as European breeds.
@@shanecotty3275 OK,that makes sense. Then I understand why you're considering cross breeding
@@KaraboMontjane-q8t Do you know how long it takes to finish them off by yourself as compared to the standard feedlot period?
I am doing research for a novel. What I am struggling is how do you know what the cows breed is right away, the condition of the cow, if it is skinny because it's a milk cow or if it's under condition? I know Nguni breed has that silky, shiny skin. But I saw a different breed on your Channel the other day that also has the silky, shiny skin. Both are native breeds. How can you tell one breed from another breed right away? And I love your channel it is educational. Thank you so much.
Hi Jill,
It's actually quite easy once you know the different breeds. They all have their own unique build, look & characteristics.
I think the other breed you're referring to is the Tuli. They are usually white, yellowish or red in colour. The are naturally polled and the bulls have a small hump on their shoulders.
Once again easy to tell apart if you know the breed.
@@shanecotty3275 Thank you. I will definitely work on learning the characteristics, build, and look for the breeds.
Hi Shane,
Great content as always.
Out of interest, is he running 150 head of cattle inclusive of calves? Secondly, how big is the land?
Thanks.
150 including the calves 👍. He's on 300ha.
@@shanecotty3275 Interesting, is that the carrying capacity of the farm or is it because he’s running Ngunis.
More the Nguni than carrying capacity. Either way - he's been pushing his grazing to the limit for 20 years now!
I agree with you about inguni breed but come and look at our herd they look beautiful (hard Winnter and small space) thanks from Bailey (12-year-old KZN) 😊
Hi Bailey,
I'd love to see your herd one day! What cattle do you have?
Nguni
@@BaileyHugo Great! You must send me photos of them on 0 eight 3 6 double 3 11 zero 9. Maybe I can use some of them as thumbnails for future videos!
Fab chat 👏 😀
SpatanX
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Resilient !
They are!
I love nguni breed
However they are quite similar to the Barotse breed here in Zambia....
Could be! I'm not familiar with the Barotse breed. I'll have to look them up!
They do seem to do more with less.
They do!
Nguni Breeds are natural also good on adaptation
Absolutely, they are!
@@shanecotty3275 yeah God's creations
I vividly remember that video you recorded with Danie's herd and i am certain there was no mention of supplements including salt block. That was one of the videos that brought me closer to the Nguni breed. Having said that Shane, which business model does Danie prefer? Does he sell his animals to the feedlot or directly to the public or slaughterhouse? Great content once again! Big-Ups!
Hi Felanie, he mostly sells directly to the public. He'll sometimes take animals to the auctions and that's why he crosses with Brangus bulls. He has a lot of clients from the funeral sector.
@@shanecotty3275
It makes perfect sense to me. Thank you so much.
Seems like the Nguni cows are perfect for beginners
They are!
Wow, they look good. How big is the farm ?
Around 300ha
Are boran cattle as good as Nguni?
Boran cattle are VERY good animals. I think they have a different application potential and as such, not directly comparable. But this is my opinion. I don't know if they will do as well under these conditions - but they will probably do better under UHDG.
So each breed has it's speciality.
These Ngunis are in good shape. I believe indigenous breeds are a get way to starting cattle breeding
I think they are a great choice for beginners!
@@shanecotty3275 Well said. Also i must say i saw your bull calf his beginning to show good traits of a good bull, im happy for you buddy, keep up the good work
True grass finished beef would be better socioeconomically but trouble is the market the afrikaner nearly went extinct
I think people are slowly starting to realise the value of grass finished beef. Might still take a while but we'll get there!
How would it look if you 🤔 could cross breed a Tuli pure breed & Nguni pure breed I wonder ...?
You can and they do
As long as you cross correct TYPES of both breeds you will get a good result.
@@shanecotty3275 I think the 3 best breeds you can cross Tuli - Nguni & Ankole #African Steak
Possibly a very good mix. I do think the Ankole horns might be a challenge! Another good option is the Ankone!
@shanecotty3275 you might put a Nguni bull or Tuli bull to counter-attack the horns..
I love you videos man. 🫵🏿❤️
Thanks!
Gaan hy regtig 20 jarige beeste vet voer en slag?
Ek glo hy gaan. Hy sal duidelik moet meel gee vir die oefening maar dis wat ek sou doen. Hulle hoef modder vet te wees nie.
If i may ask.... Where is this place?
Hi Sandile, unfortunately I do not divulge the locations of the herds I visit.
11:45 I like that part
🤣🤣🤣 You guys make me WORK! Now I must go back and see what happened there! 🤣🤣🤣
@@shanecotty3275 😅