Van Roy Breeders’ Association of South Africa acts as a representative body for the sheep breeders’ industry, provides assistance for common problems within the community and acts as a liaison between various association members, industry roleplayers and Van Rooy farmers.
The Van Rooy Sheep Breeders’ Association committee serves as an instrument of negotiation in protecting the sustainability and interests of the sheep breeders’ industry.
The association aims to establish itself as an authoritative body, which represents the interests of Van Rooy sheep breeders and the sheep breeders’ industry. The research and development the association invests in, aims to create avenues for the growth and improvement of the industry.
The research focuses on this breed and a compilation of its history in general, as well as that of individual flocks and determining the correct breed of such flocks. Pure-breeding of Van Rooy sheep is propagated as a slaughter sheep under indigenous circumstances.
The Van Rooy Sheep Breeders’ Association also appoints or recommends judges for agricultural shows by assessing their abilities. The interests of buyers and sellers are of primary concern to the association and farmers may purchase animals through the association to ensure that the animals procured are thoroughbred and fit for breeding purposes.
The quality of sheep produced is also monitored by the association so as to preserve the industry’s reputation. Ultimately, the association serves to negotiate and treat affairs concerning the interest of Van Rooy sheep breeders and farmers and members of the association.
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