Description
Charolais Cattle – Beef Production in South Africa (Summary)
Charolais is one of the oldest French cattle breeds, originally from the Jura Mountains, later spreading through Charolles and Nievre. It gained early fame for meat quality at major markets as far back as the 16th century.
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Type |
Age Range |
Weight Range |
Estimated Price (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|
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3–6 months |
120–200 kg |
R4,000 – R6,500 |
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|
12–18 months |
300–450 kg |
R10,000 – R18,000 |
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|
18–24 months |
450–600 kg |
R18,000 – R28,000 |
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24–36 months |
800–1,000 kg |
R30,000 – R50,000 |
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48+ months |
1,000–1,200+ kg |
R25,000 – R40,000 (varies by fertility and genetics) |
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