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Brahman
Personnel
Council
From the President
Word of welcome from the convener
Mesaje de Bienvenida del comité organizador
The girl with the chain round her neck
Editor's message
60 Years in Southern Africa
60 Años en el sur de áfrica
The beef cattle stud industry/La industria de
sementales de ganado
Genetic improvement benefits - commercial producers
Beneficios de la mejora genética en la producción comercial
Breeding and selection - History of animal breeding
Genetic change versus genetic improvements in
South Africa Brahman Cattle
Cambio genético versus mejora genético en el
ganado Brahmán Sudafricano
Hall of Fame
Feed efficiency RFI, RG and RIG
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Legendary Sires of the industry over 60 years
The Brahman in South Africa when history was made
The history of the white Brahman and its development
in South Africa
The Red Brahman
The Brahman and the development of synthetic breeds
The bright future for the Brahman in the South African
beef industry
Presidents of the Council
Exceptional achievements and awards of our breeders
Youth Show South Africa
Young Breeders
The Brahmans' home
Developing of Brahman Clubs in SA
The Namibian Brahman Breeders' Society
National Champions
The judges for the World Brahman Congress Show 2014
Auctioneers of past
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Quintberg Brahmans
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R10 Brahman
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Ranza Brahmans
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RAT Brahman
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Richard Ranche Inc.
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Richugo Brahmans
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Sanlam
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Standard Bank
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Serfbred Brahmans
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Sexing Technologies
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SHM Auctioneers & Marketers
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Sky Hi Manso's
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Steyns Brahmane
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Swavet
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Tal-Tec
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Telwiedre Feeds
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Thormanso Brahman
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True Blood's Brahman Stud
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Unistel
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Zwakwater & Roekari-Girre
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Vaalrivier Club
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Virbac
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Voermol
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Welcare
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Wermanso Brahmans
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Wilbar Brahman
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• PERSONNEL • PERSONNEL • PERSONNEL • PERSONNEL • PERSONNEL • PERSONNEL • PERSONNEL • PERSONNEL
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1 Sietze Smit:
Breed Director
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Karin Botha:
Personal Assistant
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2 Bernadine Erasmus:
Office Manager
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6 Tersia van Heerden:
Data Capturer M-Z
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Theresa Steenekamp:
Technical Assistant –
Breed Improvement
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Marilie Esterhuyse:
Graduate
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Sharon Jullies:
Filing Clerk & Cleaner
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Brahman
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PRESIDENT:
Llewellyn Labuschagne
Cell: 082 579 5479
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Front: Piet Lüneburg, Llewellyn Labuschagne (President), Wessel Hattigh (Vice President), Bill van Lelyveld
Back: Willem Verhoef, Sydney Hunt, Willem Barnard, Stephan Coetzee, Pieter Terblanche, Francois Pienaar,
Bernadine Erasmus (Office Manager), Sietze Smit (Breed Director), Insert: Riaan Theron
Willem Verhoef
(Natal)
Cell: 082 461 4582
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Pieter Terblanche
(Northern-Cape)
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Sydney Hunt
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Riaan Theron
(Free State)
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VISE/VICE-PRESIDENT:
Wessel Hattingh
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Willem Barnard
(Limpopo)
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Bill van Lelyveld
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Stephan Coetzee
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welkom
by ons “World Brahman Congress”
Llewellyn Labuschagne
6 – 13 April 2014
welcome
to our
World Brahman Congress
6 – 13 April 2014
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bienvenidos
Congreso Mundial Brahmán
6 – 13 Abril 2014
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rahmans were imported to South Africa in 1954
by visionaries in the Brahman family of that era.
In the 60 years that followed, the breed totally
transformed the beef industry in Southern
Africa. Today one cannot drive around in
Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South
Africa without seeing Brahman crosses at least 10 km along
the road.
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os Brahmán fueron importados a Sudáfrica en
1954 por unos visionarios de la familia Brahmán de
aquella época. Tras 60 años, la cría de esta especie
ha transformado totalmente la industria ganadera
del sur de África. Hoy en día, si se maneja por las
carreteras de Botsuana, Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabue y
Sudáfrica resultará imposible no cruzarse con algún ejemplar
Brahmán cruzando la calzada.
Behalwe Brahmane, word van die beste beesrasse in Afrika
geteel. Brahmane as sulks het egter ‘n besonderse aandeel
gehad in die teel van saamgestelde rasse, soos onder andere
van die mooiste Simbra’s, Braford’s, Brangusse, Santa
Getrudes en Beefmasters wat orals te sien is. Brahmane het
die ongelooflike behoefte aan Zebu gene na Afrika gebring.
Apart from Brahmans, of the best beef breeds are bred in
Africa. Brahmans had a distinctive influence in the origin of
composite breeds, such as the beautiful Simbras, Brafords,
Branguses, Santa Getrudeses and Beefmasters, that are to
be seen everywhere. The Brahman highlighted and satisfied
the unbelievable need for Zebu genes in Africa.
A parte de los Brahmán, las mejores razas de vacuno se crían
en África. Los Brahmán tienen una influencia distintiva en
el origen de muchos cruces, como los hermosos Simbras,
Brafords, Branguses, Santa Getrudeses y Beefmasters,
que se pueden observar en todas partes. Los Brahmán
acentuaron y respondieron a la increíble necesidad de genes
Zebu en África.
Daarom sê en skryf ek graag dat Brahmane nie met ander
rasse kompeteer nie, maar wel alle rasse komplimenteer.
Suid-Afrika het die voorreg gehad om alreeds twee WêreldKongresse in 1986 en 2000 aan te bied, en nou weer in 2014,
Parys (Vrystaat). Ons het ‘n geleentheid in ‘n leeftyd om aan
die Wêreld te wys wat ons met die genetika vermag het, en
dat ons ‘n ras gehelp vorm het waarop ons trots kan wees.
Therefore I like to say and write that Brahmans do not
compete with other breeds, but they complement all breeds.
South Africa has had the privilege to host two World
Congresses in 1986 and 2000 and now again in 2014 in
Parys (Free State). We have the opportunity of a lifetime to
show the world what we have achieved with genetics and
that we have helped shape a breed that we can be proud of.
As Suid-Afrikaners is ons trots daarop dat die wêreld na ons
beeste kom kyk. Dit is mos die hoofdoel van die kongres om
die vervolmaking van ons besonderse ras te kom vier. Ons
is trots daarop dat ons die wêreldleiers met Breedplan is.
Ons is ook trots daarop dat ons Brahmane teel wat in Afrika
briljant aanpas en presteer.
As South Africans we are proud that the world have come
to look at our cattle. The main objective of the congress is
surely to celebrate the perfection of our very special breed.
We are proud that we are the world leaders with Breedplan.
We are also proud that we breed Brahmans that adapt and
perform brilliantly in Africa.
Ons is terselfdertyd ook dankbaar dat Amerika ons voorsien
het met genetika en nog steeds doen, om ons wonderlike ras
te kon ontwikkel om sodoende ons doelwitte te kon bereik.
Dankie ook aan ons besoekers wat opregte, Suid-Afrikaanse
gasvryheid saam met ons kom geniet.
At the same time we are also thankful that America has
been, and still is, providing us with genetics to develop our
wonderful breed and by so doing enabled us to achieve our
goals. Thank you also to our visitors who have come to
enjoy genuine South African hospitality with us.
Die Raad en Reëlingskomitee het besluit om die
Wêreldkongres op ‘n klein dorpie naamlik Parys in die Vrystaat
aan te bied. Behalwe dat hierdie asemrowende dorpie, ‘n
verskeidenheid van aktiwiteiete aan ons besoekers bied,
beskik dit ook oor die Dome waar ons, nie net ‘n duisend
beeste kan huisves en skou nie, maar dit het ook van die
beste fasiliteiete wat ons kan bied aan ons borge, vertoners
en besoekers. Hier gaan ons almal vir ‘n volle week saam
Council and the organizing committee have decided to host
the World Congress in the small town of Parys, in the Free
State. Apart from the fact that this breathtaking village
offers a host of activities to our guests, it also features the
Dome, where we can not only house and show a thousand
cattle, but also offer our sponsors, exhibitors and visitors its
excellent facilities. Here we are all going to socialize and
chat for an entire week and share our love for our beloved
Brahman breed.
rahmane is gedurende 1954 na Suid-Afrika
deur ons pioniers (visionaries) ingevoer. In die
daaropvolgende 60 jaar het die Ras die hele
vleisbedryf in Suid-Afrika verander. U kan
rondry in Botswana, Namibië, Mosambiek,
Zimbabwe en Suid-Afrika en as u nie binne elke 10 km ‘n
Brahmankruising langs die pad sien nie, is u verseker nie in
Afrika nie.
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Es por ello que me gustaría decirles que los Brahmán no
compiten con otras razas, sino que las complementan.
Sudáfrica ha tenido el privilegio de ser la anfitriona en los
Congresos Mundiales de 1986 y del año 2000, y ahora de
nuevo en Parys (Free State). Esta es una oportunidad única
para mostrarle al mundo lo que hemos alcanzado gracias a la
genética y cómo hemos ayudado a formar una raza de la que
podemos sentirnos orgullosos.
Como sudafricanos, nos llena de satisfacción que el mundo
haya venido a contemplar nuestro ganado. Nuestro principal
objetivo en este congreso es sin ninguna duda celebrar
la perfección de una raza tan especial como la Brahmán.
Estamos orgullosos de ser líderes mundiales en Planes de
Cría. También nos enorgullece el hecho de que producimos
Brahmán que se adaptan y rinden de forma brillante en África.
Al mismo tiempo, agradecemos a América que nos haya
proporcionado y nos proporcione instrumentos genéticos
para el desarrollo de nuestra maravillosa raza, permitiéndonos
así alcanzar nuestras metas. Damos las gracias también
a nuestros visitantes, los cuales han venido a disfrutar con
nosotros de la genuina hospitalidad sudafricana.
El Consejo y el Comité de organización han decidido albergar
el Congreso Mundial en la pequeña localidad de Parys, en
el Free State. A parte del hecho de que esta asombrosa villa
ofrece un gran número de actividades para nuestros invitados,
cuenta también con el Domo, donde no sólo podremos
albergar y mostrar mil reses, sino que también ofrece
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kuier en gesels en ons liefde deel oor en vir die Brahmanras,
waarvoor ons almal so lief is.
Geskiedkundig het die Dome ook ‘n besonderse betekenis,
aangesien dit terug dateer na die meteoriet wat ongeveer
2023 miljoen jaar gelede in hierdie area die aarde getref het.
Oor baie dekades heen het geoloë van Suid-Afrika en ook
ander dele van die wêreld, hierdie gebroke en gesmelte klip,
asook rotsformaat rondom Parys en Vredefort bestudeer om
die impak van die meteoriet te verstaan.
Ons kan nie anders as om hierdie geskiedkundige
gebeurtenis te simboliseer as deel van die wêrelderfenis wat
net so spesiaal is as die impak van die Brahmanras en sy
ontwikkeling in Afrika nie.
Daar is 23 lidlande wat tans lede is van die Wêreld Brahman
Federasie, waarvan Suid-Afrika een is. Vir die eerste keer
in 60 jaar word die Wêreld Brahman Federasie vergadering
in Suid-Afrika saam met ons Kongres gehou. Dit bied
terselfdertyd die geleentheid aan die onderskeie lidlande
se verteenwoordigers om ook ons Kongres by te woon, ons
pragtige diere te besigtig, en ook ons land te kan geniet en
beter te leer ken. Die kans dat ons die Kongres weer binne
die volgende 30 jaar sal kan aanbied is baie skraal, maar sal
voorwaar ‘n voorreg wees.
Ons is opgewonde oor die ongelooflike belangstelling in
ons Kongres. Agt-honderd-en vyftig beeste haltermak en
nie-haltermak is alreeds ingeskryf. Ons verwag ongeveer
350 Suid-Afrikaners, 30 Namibiërs, 30 Australiërs, 30
Amerikaners en 50 Suid- Amerikaners (Latyn Amerika) wat
ons kongres gaan bywoon.
Die beeste wat vertoon gaan word is van wêreldgehalte. Agt
pre- en post kongrestoere word ook aangebied. Ons SuidAfrikaanse telers is opgewonde. Ons gaan vriendskappe
bou en mense oor die wêreld heen wys hoe gasvry ons as
Suid-Afrikaners is. Ons wil elke teler wat deel gaan wees van
ons kongres, hartlik uitnooi na hierdie feestelike geleentheid,
al kom u nie skou nie, al kom u net as toeskouer om u medetelers wat hulle diere kom vertoon, te ondersteun.
Soos u weet maak ek graag die stelling “wys my U
belangstelling deur U teenwoordigheid”
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The Dome is also of particular historical interest, since it
dates back 2023 million years ago when a meteorite struck
the earth in this area. Over many decades geologists in
South Africa and also other parts of the world have studied
this broken and molten stone, as well as the rock formation
around Parys and Vredefort to unravel the impact of the
meteorite.
We cannot but symbolize this historic event as part of the
world heritage which is as special as the impact of the
Brahman breed and its development in Africa.
23 Member countries are at present members of the World
Brahman Federation, of which South Africa is one. For the
first time in 60 years the World Brahman Federation meeting
is held in South Africa concurrently with our congress. This
also offers the additional opportunity for the delegates of the
member countries to attend our congress, view our beautiful
cattle and also to enjoy and get to know our country better.
The possibility of us again hosting the congress within the
next 30 years is very slim, but it will indeed be a privilege.
We are excited about the unbelievable interest in our
congress. About eight hundred and fifty cattle, of which some
are halter trained and others not, have already been entered.
We expect roughly 350 South Africans, 30 Namibians, 30
Australians, 30 Americans and 50 South Americans (Latin
America) to attend our congress.
The cattle to be exhibited are of world class. Eight pre and
post congress tours are also presented. Our South African
breeders are excited. We are going to build friendships and
show people around the world how hospitable we South
Africans are. We wish to invite every breeder who will attend
the congress also to join in the festivity – even if you won’t
be showing – come as spectator to support your fellow
breeders who are showing their animals.
As you know I often reiterate: “Show me your interest by
your presence.”
To all our cattle exhibitors: Thank you very much for your
support. You will most certainly receive the necessary
promotion for your stud. Thank you very much for your
contribution towards making this congress a huge success.
sus excelentes instalaciones a nuestros patrocinadores,
expositores y visitantes. Aquí todos venimos a socializarnos,
a charlar durante toda una semana y a compartir nuestro
amor por nuestra querida raza Brahmán
El Domo tiene un interés histórico particular, ya que data de
2023 millones de años, cuando un meteorito se estrelló en esta
área de la tierra. Durante muchas décadas, los geólogos de
Sudáfrica y de otras partes del mundo han venido estudiando
las piedras rotas y fundidas, al tiempo que estudian las
formaciones rocosas de los alrededores de Parys y Vredefort
para desentrañar el impacto del meteorito.
No podemos más que simbolizar este evento histórico como
parte del patrimonio de la humanidad, tan especial como el
impacto de la raza Brahmán y su desarrollo en África.
Los 23 países asociados son hoy miembros de la Federación
Mundial Brahmán, a la cual pertenece Sudáfrica. Por primera
vez en 60 años, la reunión de la Federación Mundial Brahmán
tendrá lugar en Sudáfrica, en paralelo a nuestro congreso.
Esto permitirá que los delegados de los países miembros
acudan al congreso, vean nuestro hermoso ganado y
disfruten y conozcan nuestro país mejor. La posibilidad de
que alberguemos de nuevo el congreso en los próximos 30
años es muy limitada, pero será sin duda un privilegio.
Estamos ilusionados por el increíble interés que nuestro
congreso ha despertado. 850 reses, de las cuales algunas
están domesticadas y otras no, han sido ya registradas.
Esperamos que alrededor de 350 sudafricanas, 30 namibianas,
30 australianas, 30 americanas y 50 sudamericanas (Latino
América) asistan a nuestro congreso.
El ganado que se exhibirá es de primera categoría. Se
presentarán también 8 visitas guiadas antes y después del
congreso. Los ganaderos y criadores sudafricanos estamos
ilusionados. Vamos a establecer vínculos de amistad y vamos
a mostrar a todo el mundo cuán hospitalarios somos los
sudafricanos. Quisiéramos invitar a todo ganadero asistente
al congreso a que se una a nuestras celebraciones – incluso si
no va a mostrar ganado y sólo haya venido como espectador
para apoyar a sus ganaderos compatriotas y amigos que
vayan a mostrar sus animales.
Como saben, a menudo reitero: “Muéstrenme su interés
mediante su presencia.”
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Aan al ons beesvertoners, baie dankie vir u ondersteuning. U
gaan verseker die nodig reklame vir u stoet kry. Baie dankie
vir u bydraes om hierdie kongres ‘n reuse sukses te maak.
Aan al ons borge, baie dankie vir u bydraes, u besonderse
ondersteuning om hierdie geleentheid moontlik te maak.
Die kongres het weereens bewys dat baie meer mense
belangstel in ons spesiale ras as net ons telers. ‘n
Ongelooflike belangstelling is gewys deur ons borge wat
hulle bydraes gemaak het om ‘n wêreldklas byeenkoms aan
te bied. Dankie aan almal, ons Regering, Banke, Besighede,
Boere en Vriende. U het venootskappe oor grense heen
gebou. Hierdie geleentheid gaan wys wat vermag kan word,
wanneer almal saam staan, hande vat en ‘n sukses maak
van iets so spesiaal.
Verder wil ek graag ons Raad bedank dat hulle kans gesien
het om hierdie besonderse geleentheid en onderneming aan
te pak, te ondersteun en suksesvol deur te voer. Dit is vir my
‘n riem onder die hart om u entoesiasme en kameraderie te
sien, en van hierdie geleentheid ‘n sukses te maak.
Ons reëlingskomitee: Wessel Hattingh as Voorsitter, Riaan
Theron, Andries Marx en Rohan Beukes: Julle het ‘n
ongelooflike werk gedoen. Aan Willem Barnand, Bill van
Lelyveld, Karin in die Kantoor, Charmainé en Caria en die
hele reklame Komitee baie dankie vir die spesiale joernaal
wat julle vir die kongres gemaak het.
Lees lekker aan die Kongresjoernaal en geniet dit. Daar sal
verseker nie gou weer so ‘n geleentheid wees nie.
To all our sponsors: Thank you very much for your exceptional
support to make this event possible. The congress has
once again proved that more people are interested in our
breed than only our breeders. Unbelievable interest was
shown by our sponsors who made their contributions to
stage a world class event. Thanks to all: our Government,
Banks, Businesses, Farmers and Friends. You have built
associations across borders. This event will show what can
be achieved when people stand together, take hands and
make a success of something so special.
Furthermore I wish to thank our Council that they accepted
the challenge to undertake, support and successfully
complete this special assignment. I was heartened by
experiencing your enthusiasm and comradeship and your
determination to make a success of this event.
Our organizing committee: Wessel Hattingh as Chairman,
Riaan Theron, Andries Marx and Rohan Beukes – You
produced sterling stuff. To Willem Barnand, Bill van
Lelyveld, Karin in the Office, Charmainé and Caria and the
entire promotion committee: Thank you very much for the
special Journal you have compiled for the congress.
Enjoy reading the Congress Journal and all the activities that
lie ahead. An opportunity like this won’t present itself soon
again.
A todos los exhibidores: Muchísimas gracias por su apoyo.
Sin lugar a dudas sus sementales tendrán la promoción que
necesitan. Muchísimas gracias por su contribución para
hacer que el congreso sea todo un éxito.
A todos nuestros patrocinadores: Muchísimas gracias por
su apoyo excepcional y por ayudar a que este evento sea
posible. El congreso ha demostrado una vez más que cada vez
hay más gente interesada en nuestra raza, no sólo nuestros
ganaderos. Nuestros patrocinadores han mostrado un interés
excepcional y han realizado contribuciones que nos han
permitido organizar un evento de primera categoría. Gracias
a todos: nuestro gobierno, entidades bancarias, empresas,
ganaderos y amigos. Todos ustedes han contribuido a
construir asociaciones transfronterizas. Este evento enseñará
lo que puede conseguirse cuando la gente trabaja unida,
camina de la mano y convierte en éxito algo tan especial.
Además, quisiera agradecer a nuestro Consejo que haya
aceptado el reto de llevar a cabo, apoyar y completar con
éxito esta tarea. Me ha alentado experimentar su entusiasmo,
camaradería y determinación para hacer de este evento un
éxito.
Nuestro Comité Organizador: Wessel Hattingh como
Presidente, Riaan Theron, Andries Marx y Rohan Beukes –
han realizado un trabajo brillante. A Willem Barnand, Bill van
Lelyveld, Karin en la Oficina, Charmainé y Caria y a todo el
comité de promoción: Muchísimas gracias por la Revista tan
especial que han completado para el congreso.
Disfruten leyendo la Revista del Congreso y todas las
actividades que quedan por delante. Una oportunidad como
ésta no se presentará de nuevo a corto plazo.
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Word of Welcome
The World Congress Committee cordially extends a warm
welcome to all representatives, breeders and special guests
of the livestock industry from all over the world who are
attending the 17th World Brahman Congress to celebrate
this festive livestock event. We trust that you will enjoy true
Convener
World Brahman Congress
South African hospitality during the Congress.
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- Everyone who contributed and submitted articles to the
Special Congress Edition of the Brahman Journal which
reflects the origin, history and present scenario of the
Brahman industry;
The objective of the Congress is to strengthen associations
between Brahman breeders, our partners in business and
scientists in the industry who encourage the implementation
of modern science techniques to promote Brahmans as a
dominant breed in the global arena. This prestigious event
will also celebrate 60 years of Brahmans on the Southern
African continent.
From here we move to the next World Brahman Congress
in 2016 that will take place in Australia. On behalf of the
2014 Congress Committee I wish you well – may all your
endeavours be successful.
ithout any doubt, the World Brahman
Congress is the most important event
on the International Brahman Calendar.
This Congress is hosted bi-annually by a
member country of the Brahman World
Federation, consisting of 23 Member Countries. It is the third
time that South Africa hosts this Congress and it is certainly
an immense privilege to be the host of this important event
in 2014!
To the following people I would like to extend a sincere
and special word of thanks:
- Local and international speakers who enlightened the
industry with their academic and practical knowledge.
Your valuable contribution has given the International
Brahman fraternity and our fellow breeders new
opportunities and expertise to ensure sustained growth
for future generations;
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- The Brahman Team – every person who supported us
with enthusiasm in this memorable occasion. Thank you
for your unconditional loyalty;
- A special word of thanks to our Sponsors who
generously supported Brahman Southern Africa and
made this important event possible. Without your
financial assistance a congress of this magnitude would
not have been possible. We salute you for your positive
involvement in the Brahman industry.
I am sure this congress will reconfirm associations between
Brahman breeders worldwide and will also be a great
opportunity for commercial enterprises that will benefit the
entire Beef and related industries. It will also allow Southern
Africa farmers to share their systems of production, cattle
management and the value of genetic improvement to
further grow the Brahman breed.
I greet all Journal readers with gratitude and acknowledgement of each individual’s contribution to the industry.
May the Brahman breed continue to grow and expand!
Wessel Hattingh
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Mensaje de Bienvenida
del
Comité Organizador
Congreso Mundial Brahmán
El Comité del Congreso Mundial quisiera dar su cordial bienvenida a todos los
representantes, ganaderos e invitados especiales de la industria ganadera de todo
el mundo que acudirá al XVII Congreso Mundial Brahmán para celebrar este festival
de la ganadería. Confiamos en que disfrutarán verdaderamente de la hospitalidad
sudafricana durante el Congreso.
S
in ninguna duda, el Congreso Mundial Brahmán
es el evento más importante del Calendario
Brahmán Internacional. Este Congreso se
celebra cada dos años en uno de los países
miembros de la Federación Mundial Brahmán,
que cuenta con 20 países miembros. Es la tercera ocasión
que Sudáfrica alberga este Congreso, y ser la anfitriona de
este evento tan importante en 2014 es sin lugar a dudas un
inmenso privilegio.
El objetivo del Congreso es reforzar los lazos de unión en
la industria ente los ganaderos Brahmán, nuestros socios
comerciales y los científicos, los cuales promueven la
implementación de técnicas científicas modernas que
promueven la raza Brahmán como la raza dominante en
el escenario global. Este evento tan prestigioso celebrará
también el 60º aniversario de los Brahmán en el África
meridional.
Me gustaría extender mi más sincera gratitud a las siguientes
personas:
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- Los panelistas locales e internacionales que iluminaron
la industria con su conocimiento práctico y científico.
Su contribución tan valiosa ha dado a la fraternidad
Internacional de Brahmán y a nuestros amigos ganaderos
nuevas oportunidades y conocimientos que asegurarán
el crecimiento sostenible de las futuras generaciones;
- El equipo Brahmán – cada persona que nos ha apoyado
con entusiasmo en esta memorable ocasión. Gracias
por su incondicional lealtad;
- Cada persona que ha contribuido y presentado artículos
para la Edición Especial del Congreso de la Revista
Brahmán, que refleja el origen, historia y situación actual
de la industria Brahmán;
- Mi especial gratitud a los Patrocinadores que han
apoyado al Brahmán en África del sur de forma tan
generosa y que han hecho posible este evento. Sin su
ayuda financiera, un congreso de esta magnitud no
hubiera sido posible. Les damos nuestro reconocimiento
por involucrarse tan positivamente en la industria
Brahmán.
Desde aquí ya caminamos hacia el próximo Congreso
Mundial Brahmán de 2016, que tendrá lugar en Australia. De
parte del Comité de Organización del Congreso de 2014, les
deseamos lo mejor – Deseamos que su esfuerzo y empeño
tengan éxito.
Estoy seguro de que este congreso reafirmará los lazos
entre los ganaderos Brahmán de todo el mundo y de
que esta será una gran oportunidad para las empresas
comerciales, las cuales beneficiarán a toda la industria de
vacuno y similares. Permitirá también que los ganaderos del
sur de África compartan sistemas de producción, gestión
de ganado y el valor de la mejora genética para el futuro
crecimiento de la industria Brahmán.
Permítanme saludar a todos los lectores de la Revista con
gratitud y reconocer la contribución realizada por cada
individuo a la industria.
¡Que la raza Brahmán continúe creciendo y expandiéndose!
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The Girl
with the
It was particularly her dark brown eyes that rendered a
certain kind of mystery to her. The girl who sat opposite me
in the study was different from the average teenager – she
was weird. Not because of the black clothes and black nail
polish. I am mad about wearing black myself – it makes
me look slimmer! It was the thick chain with a large lock
round her neck (not your delicate pendant type chain!),
that fascinated me. Further enquiry elicited the following
explanation: She is a Satanist, and that is her way of
professing that she is a slave to the Prince of Darkness. Or
rather, thàt is what her parents think and thàt is what she
wishes to be known as. Ultimately, however, it turned out
that she had not really been involved in satanic activities.
She was more of a dabbler – somebody who does thorough
research on Satanism, and wants other people to think that
she is fully involved in satanic rituals.
This girl in my study was in search – of herself, who she really
was and wished to be, what her mission in life was. She
wanted to know where she would find true happiness. With
her it was a case of negative identity. Knowing your true
identity means that you know yourself and realize that you
are a unique being with unique talents and characteristics.
Unfortunately so many people seek their identity and feeling
of self-esteem in the wrong place, or in things that do not
really satisfy. Like the young lady there in my study. Her
negative lifestyle had to give her that feeling of security and
uniqueness. She so badly wanted to feel accepted, but her
choice of finding a means to realize that, only alienated her
more from others.
So many people are involved in matters that ultimately
leave them with a negative identity, low self-image and a
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HER NECK
feeling of senselessness. So many people seek self-esteem
and uniqueness in anti-social activities. It can be criminal
behaviour or merely manifest in being ‘difficult’ and always
trying to shock and hurt others. Others, again, build their
self-image on material matters: Status and money and
house and stud are depended on for happiness. In modern
times technology regarding motor cars, computers and
cell phones plays a significant role — especially with our
children. Everything is, however, not bad and negative.
The problem lies with the exaggerated emphasis that is
sometimes placed on external material factors to build our
self-esteem and self-image.
When Jesus was on earth, the majority of the nation hoped
that He was a political Messiah that would liberate them from
the Roman Authority of that time. It therefore comes as no
surprise that his own people rejected Him, because He had
not tied in with their expectations and notion of value and
identity. Jesus focuses on his calling and obedience to God
his Father: To come and die on the cross for people’s sins
and rise from the dead. The triumph over sin, hell, problems
and everything which is false and induces a negative selfimage and identity is the substance in his life. It’s the
loosening of the chain round the soul, the release of the girl
with the chain round the neck in my study.
Each of us wants to feel special. As so strikingly portrayed
decades ago on the stage by Trudie Taljaard in Jeanne
Goosen’s ‘Kombuis-Blues’: “As ek maar net ‘n onsterflike
reël kon skryf …“ (If only I could write an immortal line).
In whichever way we build our feeling of self-esteem and
security, let us ask ourselves if it leads to true insight into
ourselves, and to the spiritual well-being of ourselves and
others. What is the foundation of our identity feeling and
self-image: Is it like the wise man that built his house on the
rock, or the foolish man that built his house on the sand?
Wollie Grobler
(Matthew 7:24 and 26). The foundation of a feeling of value
is laid there where God called you personally and changed
your life: ‘But now thus sayeth the Lord that created thee,
O Jacob, and He that formed thee, O Israel. Fear not: for I
have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art
mine... Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been
honourable and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men
for thee and people for thy life… (Isaiah 43:1 and 4). You
have immense value, because the Almighty God says so!
Then you can start regarding others in your house and in
society highly as unique beings and love them. Then you
know that you are a pardoned sinner that received special
talents from God with which to serve Him. And to edify
others in your house, church, work environment — wherever
— with the talents you have. Because in this way you write
your immortal line on the pages of God’s Book of Life here
on earth – every day. And in this way you help others to find
their true identity so as to bring their own life story in line with
God’s big story. Those who have not yet found real identity
in this are still caught up and locked into a futile search.
Like the girl with the brown eyes and chain-and-lock round
the neck. Her mother and I bore patiently with her and
walked a tough road with her — because she ultimately
joined a satanic coven. There she was a sex slave and drug
addict. When, after long months she tried to commit suicide
and had reached rock bottom, we were there for her. We
never ceased praying for her, waiting for her. The girl with the
chain-and-lock round the neck had finally broken free and
found true happiness.
I often touch my own neck … Just to remind myself: Am
I not sometimes perhaps busy locking in – link by link – a
chain of false securities ?