In 1808, the British agricultural revolution was reaching its peak. Giant strides were being made in boosting food production to meet rising living standards. By this time, a small type of black poll cattle from north east Scotland had become a firm favourite with the English who believed that the choicest meat came from the northern side of the border. This applied to Doddies from Angus, Humlies from Aberdeen and the same type from neigbouring countries in the north east of Scotland. Today’s Angus is the direct descendent of the hornless “Humlies” and “Doddies”which roamed the counties of Aberdeenshire and Angusshire, Scotland Centuries ago.
In South Africa it is accepted that the first cattle imported to South Africa was in February 1895, when 10 Aberdeen-Angus cattle were acquired. These animals, by their own very obvious high qualities, and by the tremendous saving they affected in keep when crossed on native cattle, slowly wormed their way into the good graces of stockman.
In 1917 the Angus Cattle Breeders Society of South Africa was formed.
The Angus breed has grown with leaps and bounds in South Africa over the past Century. The ability of the Angus to improve beef qualities in the native breeds when crossed with these breeds made it a very popular choice for farmers. Currently Angus cattle are used extensively all-over South Africa and there are a few characteristics that is a trademark of the Angus breed that makes the breed excel in the South African market:
Angus is more than a breed, it’s a brand. With the current market demand for Angus Beef worldwide, the opportunities for the Angus breed are endless. We as the Angus Society of South Africa look forward to welcoming you to this fast-growing industry.
We want you to join us in the Angus Journey, please visit our website at www.angus.org.za and contact us for more information on how to become a member.
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