Demand for Van Rooy rams was subdued at the Top White Genetics auction, with many remaining unsold. Savanna rams and Van Rooy ewes performed well, with a top price of R85 000. Strong competition and steady ewe prices reflect continued interest in quality breeding material despite mixed market conditions.
By Johan Norval
Demand for Van Rooy rams at the annual national Savanna and Van Rooy auction was subdued, with almost half of the selected rams remaining unsold.
Awie Burger of the Northern Cape Livestock Cooperative (NKLH) says the Savanna rams and Van Rooy ewes performed well, while Savanna ewes achieved average prices.
The auction, known as the Top White Genetics auction, was held on 19 March 2026 at the NKLH auction complex in Kimberley.
The most expensive animal of the day was a Savanna ram (S67 240048) from Hardus and Gerdus Korb of Griekwastad, which sold for R85 000 to Hanno Jordaan of Groblershoop and Joe Scholtz and Sons of the Ghaapse Berg in Griekwastad. There was strong competition from Pieter Wiese of the Bulberg farm near Vosburg, who was the underbidder. The average price of Savanna rams was R32 000.
The average price of Savanna ewes was R7 889, Savanna ewes with a lamb averaged R8 750 and pregnant Savanna ewes R11 722.
The average price of Van Rooy rams was R12 333, while Van Rooy ewes averaged R5 789.
Koenie Kotzé, a leading Boer goat breeder and selector from the farm Swemkuil in the Northern Cape, is known for his Savanna stud. He supported the auction by purchasing several Van Rooy ewes in his pursuit of top breeding material for a Van Rooy stud.
NKLH presented the auction in collaboration with SwiftVEE, with Hennie Goosen as auctioneer.
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