Braunvieh SA aims to promote and protect the interests of Braunvieh breeders in South Africa.
To this end, Braunvieh SA compiles and maintains a minimum breed standard based on fertility, production testing records and the visual appraisal for genetic defects and conformation to functional efficiency. All production data is made available to the council, inspectors and sub-committees.
The association compiles, keeps and maintains accurate records of Braunvieh pedigrees and particulars of all animals registered through the Society by the Association in the Herd Book. This is done, firstly to maintain the purity of the breed and secondly, to promote and encourage the breeding as well as genetic improvement of the production potential of the breed based on sound selection criteria.
Braunvieh SA actively promotes and encourages breeders to participate in shows, such as the Bloemfontein Show, the Royal Show in Pietermaritzburg, Nampo at Bothaville, the Agriculture Research Centre’s National Beef Awards, the Veeplaas/Alfa Show in Parys, the Standerton Show and the Braunvieh SA National sale, annually hosted in Kimberley.
The Society promotes and supports sales of Braunvieh stud cattle. Information and sales results are communicated via various communication channels, including the internet, newsletters, farmers’ days and the Braunvieh SA annual general meeting.
The Braunvieh, named after the brown colour of its coats, is one of the oldest and purest cattle breeds and part of beef production in South...