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Jocharl Santa Gertrudis
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www.jocharl.co.za
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The
Jocharl stud is based on the de Wet’s farm Doornbult in the
Delareyville district. North West. Animals are born and bred on the
field to ensure hard adaptable cattle that will perform in any part of
Southern Africa. Local plantation consists of savannah and soar field.
The origin of the Jocharl Stud |
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In
1974 I decided to introduce a new breed in my then established
commercial beef herd. The search was on for a breed that would
produce small calves at birth but with good growth potential that
will perform not only on the field but also in the feedlot. I was
looking for a breed that would improve the commercial herd with
every generation and that would establish a uniform colour within
the herd. After thorough research the decision was made to buy
some Santa Gertrudis bulls.
After
just five years of crossbreeding with Santa bulls I was so impressed
with the result that I decided to establish the Jocharl Santa
Gertrudis stud.
Some of
the best imported cows at the time were obtained from Jan Bothma and
Piet Nel. Local heifers were also bought from breeders across the
country. The bull Locklore 79/55 formed the foundation of the herd. He
was a son of the 1978 SA Champion, Locklore Caesar, with good length,
muscling and a short sheath. The bulls Sombrero Jeff and Henvia 82/42
put the herd on the map and their offspring’s show results proved that
they were a valuable asset to us. The combination of Toffie Apple and
Sombrero Jeff bloodlines exceeded all expectations. Sons bred from
this combination were used in our herd and in studs across South
Africa.
Only the
best breeding material available was used to expand the genetic pool
of the herd over the years.
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In 1990 we introduced the
Res. SA Champion Bull at the World Congress, LL Bosque 85/07, into
our herd with very good results.
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Rosan Quisto 85/12 was
imported as an embryo from the USA (Chaparosa 988 bloodline) and
led the herd to a smaller frame with more muscle.
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GR 93-21 son of Australian
bull Calga West Barry was used to establish a polled line within the
herd.
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To further expand the
polled line Santarific, a Yarrawonga Xmas (World Champion 1990)
grandson was used.
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Recent additions to the
herd is the bulls Valley Venture 99/66, Sansa JL 99/108 (Pinarooh
Gemina bloodline), Rensbou DT 00/196, and San-Tru-Nel CN 2002/43. J
R Ranch 03-024
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Imported semen of the
bulls Yarrowonga Equador, Pinarooh Gemina, King Ranch Kingstone and
Mr CVF 2022 (Wendt and Briggs bloodlines) further ensured the
expansion of the genetic pool.
The
Jocharl stud has selected since its beginning in 1980 for medium
frame, short sheaves, muscling, smooth coat, milk production,
fertility, hardiness and adaptability. All these characteristics are
well established after 27 years of dedicated breeding and selection.
The herd has grown into one of the ten biggest herds in the country
and the Blub figures are above average for the breed with many animals
in the top 10% in the country. Fertility and milk production is an
outstanding feature in the herd and for four consecutive years the
herd was among the top two herds for ICP.
The
Jocharl stud participated in shows and performance testing since the
early eighties and produced many champions over the years on all major
shows including Bloemfontein, Vryburg and Johannesburg.
The
Jocharl stud has made a big impact on the stud industry in SA and
Jocharl blood flows in herds across South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe
and Botswana. Jocharl stud sires form the foundation of many studs in
SA and proved to breed the qualities for which they are famous. Many
Jocharl sons were sold for record prices and proved to be good value
for money to their owners. The Jocharl annual production sale in
August is a highlight on the Santa Gertrudis calendar and acts as a
showcase of what the stud has to offer to potential buyers.
Highlights from the past
After
30 years of dedicated breeding we would like to thank everybody for
their support throughout the years.
Delareyville
Cell: 083 2684875
E mail: jocharl@lantic.net
Tel/Fax 053 9481 323
Johann
& Bertie de Wet
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