50 years of Simmentalers

The Simmentaler Cattle Breeder's Society of South Africa commemorates its 50th anniversary this year. The highlight of its celebrations will take place at the 2014 Vryburg show from 21-26 April.

By Annelie Coleman

8 Apr 2014

50 years of Simmentalers

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The show will be attended by the World Simmentaler Federation president Dr Josef Kucera, as well as a number of breeders from Germany, Namibia and the Czech Republic.

Read the full article on www.farmersweekly.co.za.

Source: Farmer's Weekly

Farmer’s Weekly has a long and proud history of serving South Africa’s agricultural industry. Throughout the years, Farmer’s Weekly has been a clarion for South Africa’s farming community and, the magazine remains fully committed to its original undertaking – the advancement of the interests of farmers and their industry.

Go to: www.farmersweekly.co.za

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