Livingstone Eland

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Thithombo Game Breeders selected approximately 40 of the top Livingstone cows and heifers among 2 different large herds of 80 to 100 animals. By utilizing our top breeding bulls we believe we can produce outstanding animals for the growing market.

The first herd of 20 cows and heifers were selected during 2012 from a herd of 86 animals which were acquired from Nets Turvey. This herd originated from the Harold family from Thabazimbi and others bought on an auction.

The second herd was acquired during 2014 from Pymat (Pieter Prinsloo), who selected this herd of 20 cows and heifers over a period of 4 years out of 100 animals.

Our first Breeding bull Meneer, was a magnificent animal, who unfortunately died during 2013. Fortunately his genes will continue to live on through his heifers, bull calves and his Son Magiel which we also bought in 2012 when he was 2 and a half years old.

We also acquired a further variety of top genes from Burkea Wild (Sollie Potgieter), Piet Potgieter and Johan Eloff.

We strive towards breeding top animals with supreme genes.

[Scientific info]

Meneer (The Father) - 36 1/2", 15 Stripes
Magiel (The Son) - 36 1/2", 13 Stripes
Mweso (New Bloodline for the future) - 36 3/8", 12 Stripes at 5 Years


Scientific Name	*Tragelaphus oryx livingstonii*
Country of Origin	Angola, Zambia, southern Zaire, northern Zimbabwe, northern Mozambique, Malawi
General Build	Large ox-like animal Forequarters larger & heavier than hind, resulting in larger front feet. *Large dewlap from throat of adult bulls
Distinct characteristics	6-7 vertical white stripes, 9-12mm wide on the flanks
Rowland Ward SCI Minimum	35” SCI 77
Weight	Bulls: 650-910kg Cows: 400-600kg
Length at the shoulder	Bulls: 170cm Cows: 150cm
Longevity	Bulls: 18-24 years Cows: 15-18 years
Sexual maturity	Bulls: 15-18 months Cows 1.8-2.5 years
Pregnancy Period	271-279 days
Calving interval	10-12 months
Calves Wean	5-6 months
Gender Ratio	1 Bull for 1.5 Cows
Mating Ratio	1 Bull for 8-12 Cows
Re-establishment: Smallest viable Population Size	3 Bulls for 7 Cows
Trophy	10mm above coat at birth Both Sexes carry slightly diverging, straight horns that are smooth and lie in a flat triangle when viewed in cross section Keel-like ridge on anterior and posterior edges that turn like the thread of a screw towards the tip Cow’s horns are longer and thinner than those of males Rowland Ward minimum trophy quality reached after 3.5years for cows and 10years for bulls.

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Livingstone Eland

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