Cattle

Our Cattle Breeds

Our sister company Red Dane Farming takes great pride in the quality of both their dairy and beef cattle and we are proud to represent them in the Zimbabwean market.

The founder of Red Dane, Wolle Kirk, introduced the Viking Red cow to Zimbabwe in the 1970s, and this breed has handled Zimbabwean conditions exceptionally well. Over the years, our intensive dairy introduced Holstein and Jersey cows to the herd, and has crossed Viking Reds with these breeds to to produce the Golden Cross pure dairy cow.

Going forward the herd will incorporate more pure Holstein cattle, with the aim of having a TMR herd that is approximately 30% Golden Cross and 70% pure Holstein. This is to achieve a high-producing herd with good components.

Crossing the Viking Red with the Zimbabwean beef breed Tuli produced the T-ReX, an animal ideal for dairy farming in harsher, drier conditions, such as the natural Zimbabwean veld, and perfect for the Extensive Bush Dairy model. Our Zengea Tuli bulls consistently sell for top prices at the Zimbabwean National Bull Sale.

Bulls, cows, heifers and calves of Holsteins, Golden Cross, T-ReX and Tuli are available for sale with varying availability and price.

Holstein

Benefits: High yields
Average heifer price range: US$2,000 - US$2,500
Average milking cow price range: US$1,200 - US$2,000
Average female calf price: US$300
Average bull calf price: US$70
Genetics: Viking Genetics and ABS Global

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T-ReX

Benefits: Hardy, low-maintenance, high fertility, ideal for Zimbabwean environment.
Average heifer price range: US$1,500 - $2,000
Average milking cow price range: US$1,200 - US$1,700
Average female calf price: US$300
Average bull calf price: US$70
Genetics: Viking Genetics, ABS and Zengea Tuli