The Role of the Society
The primary functions of the Society are:
- To encourage and promote the breeding and improvement of the genetic production potential of Ankole in South Africa
- To maintain the purity of the Ankole breed in South Africa
- To promote the interests of the breed in whatever manner possible
- To encourage the collection, preservation and development of the breed through sound selection in alignment with the breed standards. This includes eliminating contamination by foreign breeds
- To develop and maintain minimum breed standards (link to breed standards)
- To keep and maintain accurate records of the pedigrees and particulars of all animals registered with the Society in its herd book
- To allow competitive showing of animals at agricultural shows as long on their performance testing records are available
- To safeguard and advance the common interest of breeders in South Africa
⸻ About us
The role of each Portfolio and its contribution to members
This portfolio is responsible for:
- Organising the national auction which provides a platform where members can buy and sell fullblood Ankole, semen and pregnant recipients
- Promoting understanding and knowledge of the Ankole breed through organising information days to share experiences and information relevant to breeders
This portfolio is responsible for:
- Building awareness of the Ankole breed through digital platforms
- Promoting awareness of the Ankole breed through contributing to articles in relevant media productions
- Engaging with potential and new buyers
- Securing sponsorships and advertising for the National Auction and Information Day and for the Society as a whole.
This portfolio is responsible for:
- Preserving the interests of the Society members
- Developing a framework that guides decision making levels and practices
- Advise on good governance practices
- Addressing any legal matters faced by the Society
This portfolio is responsible for:
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with government
- Supporting the society to navigate the compliance requirements necessary to meet the requirements of the Animal Improvement Act and improve the Ankole breed
This portfolio is responsible for:
- Collecting, collating and drafting the Society’s journal
- Engaging with experts to gather and present information that supports breeders
- Creating a platform for members to advertise their studs
This portfolio is responsible for:
- Managing and maintain all the technical aspects of the breed
- Managing the availability of inspectors
- Defining and managing inspections and inspection standards
- Monitoring genetics and supporting diversity
- Providing advice and informing any decisions that require a technical perspective
The Breed Director is responsible for:
- Supporting members in their interface with the Agricultural Research Council systems
- Monitoring and managing compliance with the by-laws in terms of birth registrations, breeding intervals, inspections and DNA submission
- Acting as the interface between the Society and the Department of Agriculture