The Jersey is a British breed of small dairy cattle from Jersey, in the British Channel Islands. It is one of three Channel Island cattle breeds, the others being the Alderney – now extinct – and the Guernsey.
How Much Does A Jersey Cow Cost In South Africa
R 130,000
How much do cows cost in South Africa?
13 November 2024
ANIMALS | AVERAGE | HIGHEST |
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Cow + Calf (14) | R 17 196 | R 19 000 |
Heifers in Calf (6) | R 14 916 | R 18 000 |
Heifer + Calf (6) | R17 666 | R 24 500 |
Bulls (1) | R 25 000 | R 25 000 |
Which cattle breed is most profitable in South Africa?
Nguni Cattle Breeders The Nguni Cattle Breeders Society, which was established in 1985, labels it as the breed that “produces the most kilogram of beef per hectare at the lowest cost,” making the Nguni “the most profitable and economically sustainable beef breed”.
How much does a baby cow cost in South Africa?
Groups of investors can buy a whole cow, while individuals can purchase shares in a pregnant cow or young calf. A pregnant cow costs 18,730 rand and takes 12 months before the newborn calf can be sold for a return, while investing in a calf costs 11,529 rand and takes six months for it to grow enough to be sold.