The third annual Morakeng Farm Camp Boer Goat Auction once again showcased some of the country’s finest Boer goat genetics, with breeders achieving strong prices and attracting buyers from across South Africa as well as Botswana and Namibia.
By Lebogang Mashala, editor at African Farming
Quality genetics draw strong demand
The auction took place on 26 July at Morokweng, about 140 km outside Vryburg in North West, where 32 Boer goats – seven rams and 25 females – went under the hammer.
The sale reflected the steady growth of an auction that has become an important marketing platform for both emerging and established Boer goat breeders.
The highest-priced ram was Lot 6, bred by Kehentse Mosimanyane of Tsepamo & Co., which sold for R26 000 to Moalosi Bonsmara, owned by Duncan Serapelwane. The second-highest-priced ram, Lot 7, fetched R16 000.
Among the females, the top price of R14 000 was paid for Lot 32, a pregnant ewe bred by Lekoko Lekwene of Lekuru Farming in Morokweng. The second-highest-priced ewe, a two-tooth doe, sold for R11 000.
The auction generated total sales of R296 400. Ewes averaged R8 433 and rams achieved an average price of R11 500.
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Growing platform for breeders
Since its inception three years ago, the Morakeng Farm Camp Boer Goat Auction has developed into a recognised platform where breeders market their genetics, establish business relationships and connect with buyers from across South Africa.
Beyond livestock sales, the annual event supports the continued advancement of South Africa’s Boer goat industry through genetic improvement and knowledge exchange.
From WhatsApp group to respected auction
Reflecting on the group’s journey, Dr Sejako Senatle, a member of the Morakeng Farm Camp Boer Goat group, said it was encouraging to see the quality of animals improve year after year.
He explained the initiative started as a WhatsApp group of emerging goat farmers who were mentored by renowned Boer goat breeder Desré Ferreira of Molopo Boer Goat Stud near Vryburg.
“Although not all of us are stud breeders, we follow the same strict breeding standards prescribed by the SA Boer Goat Breeders’ Society,” said Senatle.
“We attend the association’s training courses and apply the same selection and breeding principles to ensure that only quality animals are presented at the auction.”
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Plans for expansion
Senatle said the group’s long-term vision is to host two auctions annually to meet growing demand and provide more marketing opportunities for breeders.
“We want to create greater access for farmers across South Africa and neighbouring countries while continuing to improve the quality of Boer goat genetics available through the Morakeng Farm Camp auction,” he said.
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