Upon arrival, cattle are weighed, ear tagged for positive identification, traceability and data-capturing, treated for internal and external parasites, given vitamins and vaccinated against various diseases as needed. This is done at either one of our two dual-processing facilities. To ensure bio-security, incoming cattle are fed in a different sectionof the farm for minimum 28 days before they are moved to the main feedings pens.

Cattle are fed two times daily with a ration that has been formulated by consulting expert nutritionists and processed in our on-site feed mill. A trained bunk reader calculates the amount of feed the cattle have consumed each day and adjusts the next feeding volume accordingly. The idea is to give the cattle just the right amount of feed without any leftovers. This allows for the supply of fresh feed for each feeding session, which ensures the cattle will reach their optimum weight for slaughter purposes.

Each day, trained staff evaluate the animals individually. Sick animals are taken to a hospital pen and are given special treatment. These checks and treatment take place under strict supervision. Records on sick animals are kept by recording their ear tag number, the date of treatment and the type of treatment. When mortalities occur, a detailed mortality report is issued.

Our team of expert buyers visit our breeders and attend livestock auctions throughout the country on a regular basis. This ensures that only the finest weaners are acquired at the best price. Transport of cattle from the sales yards to the feedlot is also available. Marketing of cattle is done as soon as they reach their optimum weight and are ready to be sold.

The charges for feeding, daily inspection, treating sick animals and the marketing of cattle that are ready to sell, are set at a daily fixed rate. The cost of feeding and treatment of the animals are for the client’s account. The typical monthly invoice will contain detailed information on the cost. An additional progress report is also issued monthly. At the end of the feeding period, clients receive a detailed performance report related to their cattle.

The majority of our pens can hold up to 120 cattle. The cattle within each pen must be of uniform type, size and sex.

We feed almost all kinds of cattle, ranging from straight-bred British breeds to crossbreds of all kinds. However, dairy breeds are high-risk animals to feed and are not recommended.