CRE Brahmans was established in 2004 in Sterkrivier, driven by the same uncompromising philosophy that defines the stud today.
From day one, the approach has been simple: breed beefy animals that perform on the veld and are structurally sound. 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.
Every bull that leaves CRE Brahmans 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:
At CRE Brahmans we have produced a number of Gold Merit bulls. Among the most recently awarded are CRE2252, CRE2350, and CRE2352 — each recognised for exceptional performance across all measured traits.
CRE Brahmans has produced multiple A-Bull classified animals, placing them in the top tier of Brahman genetics available in South Africa.
Current A-Bull holders include:
CRE2252, CRE2457 and CRE2460
CRE2252, CRE2350, and CRE2352 have each been recognised at the Vleissentraal Elite Bull Growth Test, as well as receiving LNR (Landbounavorsingsraad) awards — a testament to the objective, measurable superiority of CRE genetics.
100% of our bulls are Phase C tested. Our animals consistently achieve average daily gain indexes and feed efficiency indexes that are well above the breed average.
Auction Performance As proud members of the Au Albidus Auction Group, we participate in production auctions twice yearly, 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 CRE Brahmans has been made with one goal in mind: to leave the next generation of cattle better than the last.
