12TH NATIONAL BRAFORD AUCTION – 13 JUNE 2026
The 12th National Braford Auction is scheduled for 13 June 2026 at the Afridome, Parys.
Please note that the National Braford Auction will continue as planned. Strict measures will be in place to ensure the safety of all animals on the premises.
Be sure to mark your calendars!We are also excited to welcome international judge Alejandro Lauret of Cabaña La Dominga, Argentina, who will be judging our halter-free show on 12 June.
Join us for a great few days and experience the Braford breed at its best.
For more information, please contact –
SA Braford Office:
info@braford.co.za
072 594 4500
Vleissentraal:
017 819 1106 / 083 310 0036
PM Swart (Auctioneer) – 083 948 3345
The SA Braford is well-known for its early to medium maturity. Or, put in another way, Braford heifers reach puberty at a younger age while steers on grass, or in a feedlot, finish quicker and with less food. This characteristic, as well as the breed’s exceptional feed conversion ability, results in great financial benefit for the feede
The South African Braford excels under intensive or extensive production, and shows demonstrably high efficiency on the veld and in the feedlot. It also has longevity and shows resistance to heat and insects, inherited from the Brahman, and thus performs particularly well in warmer climates. It also has hooded eyes and good pigmentation, which indicates resistance to cancer, pinkeye and blight.
South African Brafords are well muscled and produce a good dressing percentage, with little waste. SA Braford is a member of the World Braford Confederation, which also includes Australia, the US, America, Uruguay, Brazil and Paraguay. This speaks to the breed’s adaptability across climatic conditions.
The Braford is similar in shape and size to the Hereford, and has a white underbelly, head and feet. However, it is stockier than the Hereford, most likely due to traits passed on by the Brahman.
In a crossbreeding programme, Braford bulls are often used to improve maternal ability and fertility in a cowherd.
Official SA Braford branded clothing available for kids, ladies and men. Contact our office for more info at +27 (0) 594 4500.