Description
Angus cattle for sale in South Africa appeal to farmers who want beef quality. The Angus is famous worldwide for tender, well-marbled beef, easy calving and cattle that finish early. On the right farm, with good grass behind it, an Angus herd produces exactly the kind of weaner and carcass the market pays for.
DRM Livestock supplies Angus 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.
Angus Cattle for Sale: What We Supply
We supply Angus 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Angus calves | 1 to 6 months | Growing out for the feedlot or beef market |
| Young Angus cattle | 7 to 18 months | Backgrounding, or selecting future breeding stock |
| Yearling Angus heifers | 12 to 18 months | Building or growing a breeding herd |
| Pregnant Angus cows | In calf | Adding proven females that calve soon after arrival |
| Angus breeding bulls | Adult | Adding calving ease, early maturity and carcass quality |
Prices for our Angus 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 Angus Cattle
The Angus comes from Scotland and is one of the most widely farmed beef breeds in the world, in both black and red types.
- Carcass quality: Angus beef is known for marbling and tenderness, and is sold under its own name by many butchers and brands.
- Early maturity: Angus cattle finish at a younger age, which suits feedlots and grass-finishing systems.
- Easy calving: moderate birth weights mean fewer calving problems, which is why Angus bulls are often used on heifers.
- Naturally polled: no horns means no dehorning, and safer handling.
- Good mothers: Angus cows are fertile, milk well and are generally calm.
For breed standards and registered breeders, visit Angus South Africa.
Where Angus Cattle Do Best
Angus do best where the grazing is good: the grassland of the Free State and Mpumalanga highveld, the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape, and farms with planted pastures. They are a British breed, so on very hot, dry and tick-heavy veld they usually need more help than the adapted breeds. Red Angus handles heat a little better than black, because the red coat absorbs less sun.
Angus bulls are also widely used on adapted cows such as Nguni or Bonsmara to add carcass quality and early maturity to the weaners, while the dam brings the hardiness.
Choosing the Right Angus Animals
Not all Angus cattle for sale suit every farm. Match the animal to the job you need it to do.
Angus calves and young cattle
Calves and young cattle are a good way to get into Angus, especially if you plan to grow them out for the feedlot or beef market. Plan their nutrition before they arrive: Angus reward good feed with fast growth, and hold back when feed is short.
Angus heifers
Angus heifers mature early and can reach breeding size sooner than many breeds when they are well fed. Look for sound feet and legs, good depth of body and a calm temperament.
Pregnant Angus cows
Pregnant cows are the fastest route to calves. Angus cows usually calve easily and mother well. Handle them gently and plan transport around their calving dates.
Angus bulls
Look for a bull that is sound on his feet and legs, well muscled, with a well-developed scrotum. Ask about birth weights in his family if you plan to use him on heifers. In hot areas, make sure he has shade and water, because heat stress can affect a bull’s fertility. Have every bull tested for breeding soundness before the season.
What to Check Before You Buy
Before you commit to any Angus 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 Angus 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 Angus 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 Angus quote now.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Angus 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.
Do Angus cattle do well in South Africa?
Yes, in the right areas. They do best on good grassland and pastures in cooler regions. On very hot, dry, tick-heavy veld, adapted breeds usually perform better.
What is the difference between black and red Angus?
Mainly colour. Both are the same breed type. Red Angus handles heat slightly better because its coat absorbs less sunlight.
Are Angus bulls good for heifers?
Yes. Angus bulls are known for calving ease, which makes them a popular choice for first-calf heifers.
Do you deliver Angus 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 Angus Cattle for Sale? Request a Quote
If you are ready to buy Angus 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 Simmentaler and Bonsmara. Comparing breeds? See our guide to Angus vs Simmentaler cattle. You may also find our guides to Angus cattle in South Africa, weaner prices in South Africa and feeding cattle useful.
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