Description
Simmentaler cattle for sale in South Africa are for farmers who want weight. The Simmentaler is a big, fast-growing breed with cows that milk well, so the calves come off the cow heavy. Where the grazing can carry them, few breeds put more kilograms on the scale at weaning.
DRM Livestock supplies Simmentaler calves, young cattle, yearling heifers, pregnant cows and breeding bulls, with delivery arranged to your farm anywhere in South Africa. Tell us what you need and we will send you a written quote with current prices and transport.
Simmentaler Cattle for Sale: What We Supply
We supply Simmentaler cattle in 5 categories, so you can buy exactly what your herd needs rather than whatever happens to be in the pen.
| Category | Age or stage | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Simmentaler calves | 1 to 6 months | Growing out for the feedlot or beef market |
| Young Simmentaler cattle | 7 to 18 months | Backgrounding, or selecting future breeding stock |
| Yearling Simmentaler heifers | 12 to 18 months | Building or growing a breeding herd |
| Pregnant Simmentaler cows | In calf | Adding proven females that calve soon after arrival |
| Simmentaler breeding bulls | Adult | Adding frame, growth and weaning weight |
Prices for our Simmentaler cattle for sale are on request, because they depend on the category, the number of animals and the market at the time. Every written quote includes current prices, availability and transport to your farm, usually within one working day.
Why Farmers Choose Simmentaler Cattle
The Simmentaler comes from the Simme valley in Switzerland, where it was bred as a dual-purpose breed for milk and beef. That background gives it two big strengths: growth and milk.
- Growth: a large frame and fast growth mean heavy weaners and efficient feedlot performance.
- Milk: Simmentaler cows milk well, which is the main driver of calf weight at weaning.
- Fertility: the breed is known for good fertility when well fed.
- Temperament: generally docile and easy to handle.
- Crossbreeding: Simmentaler bulls add frame and growth to smaller or adapted cows, and Simmentaler-cross cows make productive, milky mothers.
Simmentalers are usually red, gold or yellow with a white face and white markings.
For breed standards and registered breeders, visit the Simmentaler Cattle Breeders’ Society of South Africa.
Where Simmentaler Cattle Do Best
A big cow that milks well needs good feed. Simmentalers do best on good grassland, sweetveld with enough grazing, and farms with planted pastures or supplementary feed, such as parts of the Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape. On poor, dry veld, a big-framed cow may battle to hold condition and conceive, so match the breed to your grazing honestly.
Many farmers put Simmentaler bulls on Nguni, Bonsmara or Brahman-type cows to add weight to the weaners while the dam brings adaptation.
Choosing the Right Simmentaler Animals
Not all Simmentaler cattle for sale suit every farm. Match the animal to the job you need it to do.
Simmentaler calves and young cattle
Calves and young cattle grow fast on good feed, which makes them a good choice for growing out for the feedlot or beef market. Plan their nutrition before they arrive, because Simmentalers need good feed to show their growth.
Simmentaler heifers
Choose well-grown heifers with sound feet and legs, good depth and a good udder. Grow them out properly before mating, and keep an eye on them at their first calving, because Simmentaler calves can be big.
Pregnant Simmentaler cows
Pregnant cows give you calves quickly. Handle them gently, plan transport around their calving dates, and check them often when they calve.
Simmentaler bulls
Look for a bull with sound feet and legs, good length and muscling and a well-developed scrotum. If you plan to use him on heifers or small cows, ask about birth weights in his family to avoid calving problems. Have every bull tested for breeding soundness before the season.
What to Check Before You Buy
Before you commit to any Simmentaler cattle for sale, from us or anyone else, check:
- Feet and legs: watch the animal walk. A cow on veld walks every day, and a bull has to cover cows for a whole season.
- Condition: ribs not showing, but not over-fat. Fat bulls and heifers often have fertility problems.
- Udder and teats on cows and heifers: four functional teats, no lumps, no pendulous udders.
- Testicles on bulls: firm, even and well developed. Ask for a breeding soundness examination by a vet.
- Temperament: calm cattle are easier and safer to work, and temperament is partly inherited.
- Paperwork: a registered brand, a document of identification, vaccination history and, where required, a veterinary movement permit.
Delivery and Paperwork
Our Simmentaler cattle for sale are delivered to farms across South Africa, including the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Northern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and North West. Transport is quoted separately, because it depends on the number of animals, the distance and the route.
Because of the current foot-and-mouth disease controls, cattle may only move with the correct documents and, in affected areas, an official veterinary movement permit. We handle the identification documents with every sale and work with the state vet on movement requirements, so your cattle arrive legally and traceably. On arrival, keep new animals apart from your herd for at least 28 days and give them time to settle before you work them.
How to Order Simmentaler Cattle
- Tell us what you need: the number of animals, the category (calves, young cattle, heifers, pregnant cows or bulls), and your farm location.
- Get a written quote: we send current prices, availability and transport costs, usually within one working day.
- Confirm and pay: only into our business account, against an official invoice from DRM LIVE STOCK (Company No. K2023207798).
- Delivery: we arrange transport and paperwork to your farm.
Read more on our how to buy page, or request a Simmentaler quote now.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Simmentaler cattle cost in South Africa?
It depends on the category, the number of animals and the market at the time. We send current prices, availability and transport costs with every written quote.
Are Simmentaler cattle good for beef?
Yes. Simmentalers grow fast and produce heavy weaners and lean, well-muscled carcasses. They were originally dual-purpose, so the cows also milk well.
Do Simmentalers need good grazing?
Yes. As a large-framed, milky breed, they need good grazing or supplementary feed to stay in condition and calve every year.
Can Simmentaler bulls be used on other breeds?
Yes. Simmentaler bulls are widely used on adapted cows such as Nguni and Bonsmara to add frame and weaning weight.
Do you deliver Simmentaler cattle to my farm?
Yes. We arrange delivery across South Africa. Transport is quoted separately, based on the number of cattle and the distance.
Do the cattle come with documents?
Yes. Every animal comes with a document of identification, and we work with the state vet on any movement permits required under the foot-and-mouth controls.
Looking for Simmentaler Cattle for Sale? Request a Quote
If you are ready to buy Simmentaler cattle, request a quote with the number and type of animals you need and your farm location. For more on running a cow herd, read our guide to cattle farming in South Africa, or compare the Angus and Bonsmara. Comparing breeds? See our guide to Angus vs Simmentaler cattle. You may also find our guide to weaner prices in South Africa useful.
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