ANKOLE HEIFER SETS NEW RECORD AFTER FETCHING R6.4 MILLION AT AUCTION

An Ankole heifer has made history after selling for a staggering R6.4 million at the Ntaba Nyoni & Friends auction held near Bela-Bela in Limpopo.

The heifer, Queen Arusha (NANK23 001), achieved the record-breaking price, making her the most expensive female animal ever sold across all cattle breeds in South Africa.

The remarkable sale has placed the Ankole breed firmly in the spotlight, highlighting the growing value and demand for high-quality genetics within the South African cattle industry.

Queen Arusha's record price reflects the importance of superior breeding stock and the significant investment being made in the development of sought-after cattle genetics.

The Ntaba Nyoni & Friends auction attracted cattle breeders, farmers and livestock enthusiasts, with the record sale becoming one of the major highlights of the event.

The R6.4 million achievement is expected to generate further interest in the Ankole breed and underline the growing commercial and genetic value of elite breeding animals.