Arc-en-Ciel once again proved to be one of the top Brahman breeders at the Royal Show in Pietermaritzburg.
The Royal Show is Africa’s largest mixed agricultural show and boasts around 220000 visitors per show. This year was the 173rd show.
Throughout its history, ‘The Royal’ has had the privilege of hosting merchants and businessmen who recognise the benefits and harmony of interacting with one another, the agricultural sector and the general public.
Today the Show is the largest mixed exhibition incorporating a fully-fledged agricultural component on the continent of Africa. Not only does this include the exposition of some of the country’s finest livestock and agricultural equipment but also a range of ancillary activities and displays covering the industrial, commercial and service sectors within the province.
Arc-en Ciel Brahman Stud, situated just outside Secunda, proved again that their stud line is one of the best. “I am very proud of our animals,” said Josè Maciel, owner of the Arc-en-Ciel stud.
Under the expert hands of Cor Loggenberg, the stud manager, the Brahmans continued to impress.
Some of the exceptional achievements include:
42 – 48 months 1st place and 2nd place, Senior Champ, Breed Senior Champ
Pair Class: 1xBull and 1x Female obtained 1st prize
Arc 19/79 was crowned Reserve Senior Champion
Arc 20/89 was crowned Junior Pair Interbreed Champion
Arc 21/154 was crowned Junior Breed Plan Champion and Junior Farmers Champion
Arc 19/122 R.A.S. Champion Senior Champion Gold Cup runner up
Other prizes also awarded to them are the following:
Group Classes:
Three Bulls 3rd prize
Group of Five 2nd place
10-12 months 3rd place
15 – 18 months 2nd place
18 – 21 months 1st Place
21 – 24 months 4th place
28 – 32 months 3rd place
32 – 36 months 1st place and Junior Champ
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Bulls:
7 – 10 months 2nd place
15 – 18 months 1st place
18 – 21 months 1st place and intermediate camp
21 – 24 months 4th place
24 – 28 months 2nd place
28 – 32 months 3rd place and 5th place
The Brahman stud is located next to Skyhill.
The past Few years also saw winners in various categories at the different shows.
Arc-en-Ciel is a stud that sets the pace in the Brahman industry and cattle from this stud is very sought after in the farming industry. This stud was started in 2009 and has bout 600 stud and 100 commercial animals on the farm.
The video below is when The Bulletin spoke to Cor in May 2022 (Afrikaans only).
