Introduction
Fortress Bonsmara Stud
Fortress Commercial Bonsmara Herd
Annual Commercial Female Sales
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Fortress Bonsmara Stud

During 16 years Fortress made rapid stud breeding progress within the scientific breeding Milieu of the indigenous South African Bonsmara breed culminating in their total stud dispersal sales for:

  • All 393 stud females were sold in 2006 at a then record price of R7.153.000

  • Stud bulls were sold in 2006 / 2007 at a price of R3.592.000 at an average price of R49.889 each

Below see some of the highlights of the abovementioned sales:

Average price of Stud Females sold = R18.202

  • Pregnant Cow BHE95-032
    & Calf (3-in-1) sold for R130.000

  • Stud Bull BHE03-083
    sold for R150.000

  • Stud Bull BHE03-103
    sold for R220.000
  • Pregnant Cow BHE93-081
    & Calf (3-in-1) sold for R130.000

  • Stud Bull BHE03-094
    sold for R150.000

  • Stud Bull BHE03-156
    sold for R250.000
Bonsmara stud breeding created for Fortress a platform to develop a detailed cattle knowledge and a network of loyal supporters, clients and suppliers for calves/weaners for their feedlot.