Savanna ram wins interbreed title at inaugural BKB Super 10 competition
Savanna ram Demolisher from Maize Valley Savanna Goat Stud lived up to his name at this year’s Nampo Alfa, defeating strong competition to claim the overall interbreed title at the inaugural BKB Super 10 Goat Show on 2 October.
The competition brought Boer goat, Kalahari Red, and Savanna breeders together at Nampo Park outside Bothaville for the first staging of the Super 10 format in South Africa.
Maize Valley Savanna Goat Stud, owned by Andrew Roberts who recently graced the 2nd Annual Six Nations Livestock Genetics Expo in Nairobi also won the Boer goat section.
The Kalahari Red title was shared by Maize Valley and Albie Horn, owner of Albian Stud who also attended the Expo in Nairobi while Jannes Wasserman of Jewel of Africa in Ventersdorp, North West, province won the Savanna section.
The competition was judged by international small-stock judge Koenie Kotzé.
Top Southern Africa and South American breeders have shown great interest in supporting East African livestock industry.
Speaking to The Livestock Site on phone, Roberts said the event attracted high-quality animals and provided a strong foundation for future competitions.
“I think it was a solid competition, and the quality of the animals was good. As a first show, it’s something that can grow in the future. We’re excited about the show and the potential it holds,” he said.
