CRE Brahmans was established in 2004 on the farm Boekenhoutfontein, nestled in the sourveld of Modimolle, Limpopo. What began as a passion for quality cattle has grown into one of the region’s most respected Brahman studs — built on two decades of disciplined, data-driven breeding under the watchful eye of studmaster Ampie Rossouw.
From the beginning, the philosophy has been simple: breed cattle that perform on the veld, not just in the show ring.
Every bull that leaves Boekenhoutfontein has earned its place through rigorous Phase C performance testing, structural soundness evaluation, and selection criteria that prioritise the real-world demands of South African farming conditions.
Today, CRE Brahmans is proud to be a member of the Au Albidus Auction Group, participating in production auctions twice a year and supplying proven genetics to commercial and stud farmers across Southern Africa.
To breed structurally sound, performance-tested Brahman cattle that deliver proven results for commercial and stud farmers across Southern Africa — built on data, integrity, and 20 years of veld-hardened experience.
To be recognised as a leading Brahman stud in South Africa, known for producing bulls that perform on the veld and in the data — empowering emerging and commercial farmers to improve their herds with confidence.
Boekenhoutfontein is more than just a farm — it is the foundation of everything CRE Brahmans stands for.
Located in the sourveld region outside Modimolle in Limpopo, the farm presents the kind of challenging, unforgiving conditions that separate average cattle from exceptional ones.
Sourveld grazing is nutritionally demanding, seasonal in nature, and tests the adaptability and efficiency of every animal that walks it. It is precisely this environment that shapes the CRE Brahmans herd — cattle that thrive under pressure, maintain condition on limited nutrition, and pass those traits on to their offspring.
When you buy a bull from Boekenhoutfontein, you are buying genetics forged by the veld itself.
At CRE Brahmans, we believe that data and the veld tell the same story — you just have to be willing to listen to both.
Our breeding programme is built on rigorous Phase C performance testing, ensuring that every bull we offer has been objectively evaluated for average daily gain, feed conversion ratio, and scrotal circumference under controlled conditions.
We do not select on appearance alone. Structure, temperament, adaptability, and real-world performance are the pillars of our selection criteria. Our goal is to breed cattle that make commercial farmers more profitable and stud breeders more competitive — animals that work as hard as the people who raise them.
Every generation, we raise the bar. Because good enough never built a great herd.
Over two decades of focused, disciplined breeding, CRE Brahmans has built a track record that speaks for itself. Our commitment to performance testing and structural excellence has consistently produced bulls that rank among the best in South Africa’s Brahman industry.
Our proudest milestones include:
Achieved by our flagship bull CRE 22-52, recognising exceptional performance across all measured traits.
CRE 22-52 holds A-Bull classification, placing him in the top tier of Brahman genetics available in South Africa.
100% of our bulls are Phase C tested, with an average daily gain index of 109 and a feed conversion ratio index of 108 — consistently above the breed average.
As proud members of the Au Albidus Auction Group, we have participated in production auctions twice yearly since joining, supplying proven genetics to commercial and stud farmers across Southern Africa.
Our herd consistently achieves an average weaning weight of 230kg, reflecting the efficiency and milking ability of our cow herd.
Since 2004, every breeding decision at Boekenhoutfontein has been made with one goal in mind: to leave the next generation of cattle better than the last.
