Nampo ALFA

Alfa bywoners smul lekker aan Wagyu wat vir hulle gaar gemaak is

The NAMPO ALFA Livestock, Hunting, and Outdoor Expo took place at NAMPO Park just outside Bothaville from October 12 to October 14, 2023. Celebrating the harmonious intersection of livestock, outdoor lifestyle, and hunting, this event holds significant relevance within the South African agricultural community. The expo showcased practical demonstrations, including 4×4 vehicles, caravans, camping gear, hunting equipment, and a shooting range. Attendees had the unique opportunity to experience these aspects firsthand, immersing themselves in the practical use of various equipment. While smaller in scale compared to the annual NAMPO event held in May, the ALFA Expo drew an impressive 33% growth in attendance, with 8,330 tickets sold over the three-day period.

The Wagyu Society made a notable presence at the Wagyu house, offering visitors the chance to directly purchase Wagyu products from the breeders. In a unique twist, consumers could even request that the steaks they purchased be prepared on-site for immediate enjoyment. Within the Cattle complex, Wagyu was showcased with a bull, cow, and calf, providing onlookers with a firsthand encounter. This event underscored the ongoing interest among consumers and livestock enthusiasts to gain insights into Wagyu production and understand the nuances of preparing Wagyu to capture its enhanced flavour profile. Special thanks go to Zuney Wagyu for actively participating in educational demonstrations and facilitating direct-to-public sales. Additionally, gratitude is extended to Soldus Wagyu for contributing their animals to the event, enriching the experience for attendees who relish the opportunity to see and interact with these remarkable cattle.

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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.

We kindly ask you to update your records and ensure that all future payments are processed using the updated banking details to prevent any interruptions in services. It’s important to note that only CWB’s bank details have changed, not Wagyu SA’s.

If you have any inquiries or require further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact Chantel Dicks at accounts@wagyu.org.za or by phone at 051 492 1852.

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.