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3rd Ankole national live online auction

22nd April 2023 @ 11:00
Bona Bona Game Lodge | N12 between Klerksdorp & Wolmaransstad, North West

Lot 25

Open Ankole heifer

Kiona – Bihogo brown superior heifer sired by incredible Cumulus a Rutara horn-shaped 50+inch bull and Dam Merlot that is for sale at Lot 52.
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Kiona is sired by incredible Cumulus (BA2&A26), a Rutara horn-shaped 50inch bull that has sold for record price of R1.65mil in 2022!

Her Dam is Merlot (Lot.52) with a 47inch horn size and genetics of (BA1 and A5). Kiona is a great combination of blood lines for future breeding due to the out bred of lines. This will be a no.1 female to have in your herd and will grow into a beautiful iconic cow.

Name of Ankole cow: KIONA
EarTag: DFN22-028 | BENELLA | FULL BLOOD

Open Ankole heifer
DOB: 2022/02/26

REG NO: 55514210607
Lab no: 8093U003

Horn Measurements
Date measured: 2023/01/30

LL 3 inch
RL 3 inch
LB 1 inch
RB 1 inch
SCI 8
TT 4 inch
Sire of DFN22-028:

Name of bull: “CUMULUS”
Ear tag and burn mark:
NANK10-120

Sire of Cumulus:
KBA 000002

Dam of Cumulus:
KA 960026

Vacinations of DFN22-028:

  • SUPAVAX: (Anthrax, Botulism and Black Quarter)
  • Lumpy Skin Disease

TB and CA tests done and animal is negative. VET certificate included

Dam of DFN22-028:

Name of cow: “Merlot”
Ear tag and burn mark: NANK06-006
Sire of Luna: KBA 000001
Dam of Luna: KA 960005

Vacinations of DFN22-028:

  • SUPAVAX: (Anthrax, Botulism and Black Quarter)
  • Lumpy Skin Disease

TB and CA tests done and animal is negative. VET certificate included

Lot 28

Ankole Stud Bull

Thor – A solid 710kg Ankole bull that will breed super genetics! His Dam “AURA” a 52inch world class Ankole cow (BA1 & A17). Thor is sired by NANK07-098 (BA2 & A38).
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He is very tame and easy to work with. He has well-balanced body structure of top standard which received high praise by cattle inspector. An investment with which to breed and grow your herd.

Included 800 doses frozen semen, excellent quality, non-quarantine collected, for buyer’s own use, stored and approved by EmbrioPlus.

Name of Ankole bull: THOR
EarTag: NANK16-011 | NTABA NYONI | FULL BLOOD

Breeding Stud Bull
DOB: 2016/10/20

REG NO: 5507975505
Lab no: 87708U001

Horn Measurements
Date measured: 2023/01/30

LL 32.6 inch
RL 33.1 inch
LB 17.8 inch
RB 17.8 inch
SCI 101.3
TT 47.6 inch
Sire ofNANK16-011:

Name of bull:
Ear tag and burn mark:
NANK07-098
Sire of NANK07-098:
KBA 000002
Dam of NANK07-098:
KA 960038

Vacinations of NANK16-011:

  • SUPAVAX: (Anthrax, Botulism and Black Quarter)
  • Lumpy Skin Disease

TB and CA tests done and animal is negative. VET certificate included

Dam of NANK16-011:

Name of cow: “AURA”
Ear tag and burn mark:
NANK07-067
Sire of Luna: KBA 000001
Dam of Luna: NANK10-111

Vacinations of DFN18-009:

  • SUPAVAX: (Anthrax, Botulism and Black Quarter)
  • Lumpy Skin Disease

TB and CA tests done and animal is negative. VET certificate included

Lot 35

Open Ankole heifer

Aruna – Majestic young deep purple brown open heifer. Super sire and dam. Sire: Thor (lot 28) and Dam: Jewel a stunning cow from Lumarie. 

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She has a real feminine presence and ready and open to a bull of your choice. With her elegant facial features and captivating eyes this magnificent heifer can be yours!

Name of Ankole cow: ARUNA
EarTag: LU21-007 | LUMARIE | FULL BLOOD

Open Ankole Heifer
DOB: 2021/06/26

REG NO: 5513075183
Lab no: 7708U001

Horn Measurements
Date measured: 2023/01/30

LL 12.6 inch
RL 12 inch
LB 10.4 inch
RB 10.07inch
SCI 45.07
TT 26.7 inch
Sire of LU21-007:
Name of bull: “THOR”
Ear tag and burn mark:
NANK16-011

Sire of Thor:
NANK07-098

Dam of Thor:
NANK07-067

Vaccinations of LU21-007:

  • SUPAVAX: (Anthrax, Botulism and Black Quarter)
  • Lumpy Skin Disease

TB and CA tests done and animal is negative. VET certificate included

Dam of LU21-007:
Name of cow: “JEWEL””
Ear tag and burn mark: NANK10-106
Sire of Luna: KBA000007
Dam of Luna: KA 960023

Vaccinations of LU21-007:

  • SUPAVAX: (Anthrax, Botulism and Black Quarter)
  • Lumpy Skin Disease

TB and CA tests done and animal is negative. VET certificate included

Lot 52

Matriarch cow in calf to Oerlikon

This is an opportunity of a lifetime to buy Merlot, an unbelievable “bihogo” brown top breeding cow with Kitara horn shape measuring 47inch.  With her striking “Kyasha” white mark on her face her presence becomes royal.

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Merlot is one of Benella’s matriarch cows, she breeds beautiful iconic offspring with white spots or mottled patterns on their faces.

 Not only is she very fertile, she flushes well too. She will be a cow that stands out in your herd. She is the mother of Lumarie’s stud bull “Mr. President”. She has got a well-balanced body, horn length and shape presenting as a spectacular specimen of an Ankole cow.

She will be sold in calf to Oerlikon – Son of Cumulus 50inch (R1.65mil) and Aura a monstrous full volume horned cow measuring 52inches.

 Oerlikon has measured a base thickness of 19.7 inch and length of 31 6/8 inch at the age of 3 years and 3months. This world class combo – selling Merlot in calf to Oerlikon is record material. Don’t miss out!

Name of Ankole cow: MERLOT
EarTag: NANK06-006 | NTABA NYONI | FULL BLOOD

Matriarch cow in calf to Oerlikon
DOB: 2006/04/08

REG NO: 5507971892
Lab no: A437511

Horn Measurements
Date measured: 2023/01/30

LL 47.3 inch
RL 46.4 inch
LB 17.3 inch
RB 17.1 inch
SCI 128.1
TT 48.3 inch
Sire of NANK06-006:

Name of bull:
Ear tag and burn mark:
BA1
Sire of BA1:
UMB41
Dam of Cumulus
UMA51

Vacinations of NANK06-006:

  • SUPAVAX: (Anthrax, Botulism and Black Quarter)
  • Lumpy Skin Disease

TB and CA tests done and animal is negative. VET certificate included

Dam of NANK06-006:
Name of cow: 
Ear tag and burn mark:
A05
Sire of A05: UMB5
Dam of A05: UGA75

Vaccinations of DFN18-009:

  • SUPAVAX: (Anthrax, Botulism and Black Quarter)
  • Lumpy Skin Disease

TB and CA tests done and animal is negative. VET certificate included