Low maintenance,
easy handling, excellent meat quality, good milk production, mothering
ability and sheer beauty of the breed has swung many a farmer away
from the giants of cattle breeds to the small jewel that has crept
into the hearts of many an owner.
This medium sized breed is indigenous to South
Africa and was developed over a period of several centuries. At
present about 14 000 purebred females and 5 300 males are registered.