Drakensberger
(most common name)
(transboundary/brand name)

(local/other name):
• Black Africander
• Black Afrikander
• Tintern Black
• Uys cattle

The Drakensberger originated from the crossing of imported Dutch cattle (mainly Dutch Friesians) with the local black Sanga cattle, including the Afrikaner, the Basuto and the Nguni.

This page was last updated on: 2023-05-16

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