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CRE Brahmans: where structure meets performance
Farmer's Weekly
|August 15-22, 2025
Since its inception in 2004, the CRE Brahmans stud’s motto has been ‘performance meats integrity’. Studmaster Ampie Rossouw told Annelie Coleman that one of the cornerstones of the operation is its commitment to Phase D testing for young bulls to evaluate growth and feed efficiency.
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The 180-strong CRE Brahmans stud, located in Modimolle, Limpopo, is run on Ampie and Riki Rossouw’s farm Boekenhoutfontein (1 300ha), on sourveld where diseases such as heartwater and redwater are rife.
“Over the years, we have never wavered from our objective to breed robust, fertile and structurally correct Brahman cattle. We are dedicated to the breeding of Brahman cattle that are known for feed efficiency, effectively converting food into meat. This trait leads to faster weight gain and lower feeding costs.
“Our vision of breeding cattle that thrive under tough conditions while delivering genetic excellence remains steadfast. To that effect, Phase D testing plays an integral role in the process of selection of high-performing, economical cattle. We firmly adhere to the adage that ‘if you can measure it, you can manage it,” says Ampie Rossouw.
The Brahman Cattle Breeders’ Society of South Africa (BCBSSA) explains on its website that the fastest way to improve feed efficiency in a herd is to select breeding bulls that are naturally feed-efficient, since 80% to 90% of the genetic improvement in a herd comes from the sires.
An efficient bull will pass on superior genetics for feed efficiency to his progeny, which will be realised as feed savings for calves in the feedlot and for replacement heifers entering the cow herd.
The Brahman is, according to Rossouw, adaptable and resilient, with superior meat quality. The breed's adaptability is underscored by the fact that Brahmans are equipped to handle diverse climatic and environmental conditions.

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