Farewell and Thank You to Chantelle Boshoff

It is with mixed emotions that we announce the resignation of Chantelle Boshoff from the Wagyu Society of South Africa. While we are saddened to see her go, we are also excited for her as she embarks on a new journey to establish and build her own business.

Chantelle has been an invaluable part of our team, dedicating her time and energy to managing memberships, animal transfers, and SNP genotypes. Her commitment and hard work have made a significant difference in all our lives, and we are deeply grateful for the impact she has had on our society.

We wish Chantelle nothing but success in her new venture and have no doubt that she will continue to excel in all her endeavours.

Moving forward, Ivonne van Tonder will be taking over the responsibilities of memberships and animal transfers, while Tanya Pieterse will manage the SNP genotype administration. We trust that you will offer them the same support and cooperation that you extended to Chantelle.

Once again, thank you, Chantelle, for your outstanding contribution to the Wagyu Society of South Africa. You will be greatly missed, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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FROM THE OFFICE / VANAF ONS KANTOOR

Important Announcement: Change in CWB Banking Details

Please be advised that there have been changes to our CWB banking details. Kindly take note of the new account information provided at the bottom of each invoice and statement for all forthcoming transactions.

https://wagyunews.co.za/important-announcement-change-in-cwb-banking-details/

It is very important to note that the old Standard Bank account for CWB will be closed soon.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Important Information

  • Feedlots – all breeders that currently have any animals at a feedlot must please supply a list of these animals to the office as soon as possible. The office must be informed of animal movements throughout the Value Chain for full traceability.
  • The Wagyu constitution requires that for stud animals, calves must be DNA verified to Sire and Dam i.e. both parents must be DNA tested. For CWB animals (commercial) all calves must be DNA tested to the Sire.
  • Ear tag must be in the ear within three months of birth. At the same time take a DNA sample and immediately send it together with the calf registration and DNA 780 form to the office
  • All animals MUST be registered on the Wagyu or CWB system database within six months as specified in the constitution.
  • Take the weaning weight of every calf at more or less 200 days (6 months). BREEDPLAN accepts all weights within the 80 – 300-day age range. Record the cow’s Mature Cow Weight (MCW) on the same day as the weaning weight of her calf. Report MCW by indicating “M” in the Analysis Indicator column.
  • Sale Catalogues – If you are interested in having a sale or auction, please contact the office a month in advance to help with a catalogue and to make sure all animals are correct on the system.
  • PLEASE TAKE NOTE that the office will be closed from 13h00 on every pay weekend Friday (exact dates on the Wagyu Calendar).

OFFICE PERSONNEL AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Fritz Bezuidenhout (fritz@wagyu.org.za)Interim Chief Operating Officer & Director of CWB
  • Ivonne van Tonder (office@wagyu.org.za)Office Manager

Animal registrations (Births), DNA (parent verification), all animal-related inquiries, semen/embryo imports, animal sales and catalogues, orders for tags & applicators, DNA progress reports, staff administration and management

  • Chantel Dicks (chantel.dicks@wagyu.org.za)Financial Manager

All financial-related enquiries.

  • Chantelle Boshoff (chantelle@wagyu.org.za)Member Services

Memberships, DNA (SNPs), all membership-related enquiries, CWB Certificates & audit-related documents, Maintaining DNA Biobank, Wagyu Website, social media, and advertising on all platforms.

  • Tanya Pieterse (tanya@wagyu.org.za)Technical Officer

Genetic Evaluation & Breed Improvement, BGP project, analysis of breed performance, Carcass evaluation and verification, Performance data recording on the database & assessment of performance data (Outliers and Completeness of performance), Scheduling and administration for WSA & CWB meetings.

  • Martin Claassen (martin@wagyu.org.za)Technical Assistant

Geo-locations, CWB campaigning, Carcass evaluation and verification, DNA progress reports, Performance data recording and progress reports (Completeness of performance).

  • Mawande Ngayo (mawande@wagyu.org.za)Field Assistant

Emerging farmer-related enquiries, audit scheduling & field officer assisting on-site.