Alphaeton Bonsmaras

Alphaeton Bonsmaras Alphaeton Bonsmaras was formed out of a commercial herd of cows which had been bred starting in the 1970’s.

Before records were kept bulls from reputable breeders such as Gordon Knott, Peter Knott, Norton Thompson and the late Glynne Handley were used on the “commercial” cows, which in 2003 were inspected to form the current Alphaeton Bonsmara Stud. The herd now consists of 250 stud cows which run on natural grazing in a virulent heart water, gall sick and red water region known as the Smaldeel, near Fo

rt Beaufort in the Eastern Cape, the areas annual rainfall is 450ml. No supplementary feed or licks are given to the cows, thus ensuring that only the most fertile and adapted females are retained in the herd. Heifers are mated at 18 months and if any cow/heifer does not conceive during the mating season or does not wean a calf she is culled from the herd. LAR 04-377, NPT 07-222, GCD 02-102, LDW 09-128, KVB 08-089, GCD 09-175 are sires who have and are still having an impact in the herd. Sons and grandsons of these sires are currently been used in the herd to reinforce their influence. Our cattle are immunized against black quarter, anthrax, botulism and BVD. All sale bulls are given Asiatic and African red water blood as an extra precaution.

Yearling heifers ready for the bull, daughters of CEF13-317, JOY22-62, JOY22-143, JOY18-11.
15/04/2026

Yearling heifers ready for the bull, daughters of CEF13-317, JOY22-62, JOY22-143, JOY18-11.

22/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported our Summer Sale, after postponements due to service delivery protests and the general anxiety due to the FMD outbreak in the country…we are humbled by all the support 🙏🐂🐐

See you All TODAY, roads leading to Alphaeton are open and Public Protests over water supply are suspended until next we...
20/02/2026

See you All TODAY, roads leading to Alphaeton are open and Public Protests over water supply are suspended until next week 💦🐂

18/02/2026

The Alphaeton Bonsmara Summer Production Auction is almost here!

Join us on Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 12h00 in Fort Beaufort.

ONLINE BIDDERS WELCOME 💻
Bid live via SwiftVEE — online link below:
https://auctions.swiftvee.com/.../alphaeton-bonsmaras...

📍 Alphaeton, Fort Beaufort
📞 Enquiries: Brendan 063 451 5076

We look forward to seeing you there — in person or online!

FMD & BIOSECURITY NOTICE:
All FMD protocols and disinfecting of persons and vehicles will be strictly followed under the guidance of Bosberg Vets.
All sale animals have been isolated and will be mouthed one week before the sale and again at loading by a vet.

We are looking forward to hosting everyone at Alphaeton on Thursday for our 2026 Summer Sale. Bio security protocol lead...
17/02/2026

We are looking forward to hosting everyone at Alphaeton on Thursday for our 2026 Summer Sale.

Bio security protocol leading up to the Auction has been at the centre of all farming decisions over the past few months, we have been guided and assisted by our friends at Bosberg Veterinary Clinic under the leadership of Dr Keith Ross and we are comfortable with the measures put in place to protect our herds and flocks, those of our farming community and importantly those of our loyal buyers.

We have strict and thorough, disinfection protocols in place for the day.

We request everyone who is attending to arrive 10 minutes earlier than planned in a clean vehicle (no mud) and a clean set of clothes and particularly shoes that you do not mind getting damp.

We look forward to seeing you all at Alphaeton on Thursday.

Regards
The Alphaeton Team

LOT 13‼️JOY24-08 is a medium to smaller framed bull with no extremes. A good calving ease option out of a small framed b...
17/02/2026

LOT 13‼️

JOY24-08 is a medium to smaller framed bull with no extremes. A good calving ease option out of a small framed but fertile cow, if you are looking to bring the frame size of your replacement heifers down to optimum, he could do the Job. (LOT 1 is also a similar type bull)

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NB!! All FMD protocols and disinfecting of persons and vehicles will be followed under the guidance of Bosberg Vets.
All Sale animals have been isolated and will be mouthed a week before the sale and at loading by a Vet.

16/02/2026

3 DAYS TO GO! 🐂⏳

The Alphaeton Bonsmara Summer Production Auction is almost here!
Join us on Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 12h00 in Fort Beaufort.

ONLINE BIDDERS WELCOME 💻
Bid live via SwiftVEE — online link below:

https://auctions.swiftvee.com/auctions/alphaeton-bonsmaras-summer-production-auction-GAN1

📍 Alphaeton, Fort Beaufort
📞 Enquiries: Brendan 063 451 5076

We look forward to seeing you there — in person or online!

FMD & BIOSECURITY NOTICE:
All FMD protocols and disinfecting of persons and vehicles will be strictly followed under the guidance of Bosberg Vets.
All sale animals have been isolated and will be mouthed one week before the sale and again at loading by a vet.

LOT 7‼️JOY24-30 a beautifully balanced bull in the flesh and on paper, he has all the attributes of a stud sire with ver...
14/02/2026

LOT 7‼️

JOY24-30 a beautifully balanced bull in the flesh and on paper, he has all the attributes of a stud sire with very few faults.

Some renowned sires in his background EI94-339, LAR07-55, JOY13-02, JOY12-119 and KVB08-89 all add to his presence.

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NB!! All FMD protocols and disinfecting of persons and vehicles will be followed under the guidance of Bosberg Vets.
All Sale animals have been isolated and will be mouthed a week before the sale and at loading by a Vet.

12/02/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO!

The countdown is on to one of the season’s top genetics sales! ⏳🐂

Join us at the Alphaeton Bonsmara Summer Production Auction on Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 12h00 in Fort Beaufort.

Expect a strong lineup of quality genetics on offer:
✔️ Bonsmara bulls
✔️ Commercial females
✔️ Savanna and Boergoat rams & ewes

A great opportunity to invest in performance and proven bloodlines for the season ahead.

📍 Alphaeton, Fort Beaufort
📞 Enquiries: Brendan 063 451 5076

FMD & BIOSECURITY NOTICE:
All FMD protocols and disinfecting of persons and vehicles will be strictly followed under the guidance of Bosberg Vets.
All sale animals have been isolated and will be mouthed one week before the sale and again at loading by a vet.

We look forward to seeing you there!

LOT 2‼️ POENAJOY24-22 is a polled son out MCU17-224, he has strong legs, an excellent coat, with a well developed dewlap...
11/02/2026

LOT 2‼️ POENA

JOY24-22 is a polled son out MCU17-224, he has strong legs, an excellent coat, with a well developed dewlap, an alert sanga type bull that moves with ease.

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NB!! All FMD protocols and disinfecting of persons and vehicles will be followed under the guidance of Bosberg Vets.
All Sale animals have been isolated and will be mouthed a week before the sale and at loading by a Vet.

Address

Alphaeton Farm
Fort Beaufort
5720

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday 08:00 - 18:00
Friday 08:00 - 18:00
Saturday 08:00 - 12:00

Telephone

+27846574514

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