Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Dirk Luus is an expert Nguni cattle breeder operating KwaMakhatini Nguni Stud in Ghanzi, Botswana. He brought a pureblooded herd of Makhitini ecotype Nguni cattle from Eastern Freestate in South Africa to the dry, arid and predator-infested area of, Botswana and is breeding for original traits of adaptability and lack of need for human intervention.
In this interview we discuss Dirks's discovery of Nguni after failed attempts with Bonsmara cattle, amazing attributes of Nguni in harsh Botswanan conditions including longevity, fertility, parasite resistance, failings of commodity beef market, regenerative grazing practices to improve the landscape, his long term vision for the preservation of Nguni and much, much more.
TIMESTAMPS
00:55 Podcast begins
03:57 Dirk discovers the Resilience of Nguni Cattle
08:50 Challenges with Other Cattle Breeds
13:59 The Beauty and Value of Nguni Cattle
29:08 The Benefits of Horned Cattle and Predator Protection
31:52 Efficiency and Natural Cycles in Nguni Cattle
36:32 Longevity and Cost Savings with Nguni Cattle
37:29 The Financial Benefits of Breeding Nguni Cattle
38:31 The Quality of Nguni Beef
40:27 Preserving and Introducing Genetics in Nguni Cattle
47:38 Improving Soil Quality and Vegetation through Grazing Patterns
52:49 The Disease Resistance of Nguni Cattle
55:05 The Need for Humane Treatment of Animals in the Market
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Dr Gabriël Roux, Genesis Nguni - genesisnguni.com
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Nguni Association of Australia - https://www.nguni.au/
Nguni Australia Instagram - instagram.com/nguni_australia
Nguni Association of South Africa - https://nguni.co.za/
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Dirk Luus is an expert Nguni cattle breeder operating KwaMakhatini Nguni Stud in Ghanzi, Botswana. He brought a pureblooded herd of Makhitini ecotype Nguni cattle from Eastern Freestate in South Africa to the dry, arid and predator-infested area of, Botswana and is breeding for original traits of adaptability and lack of need for human intervention.
In this interview we discuss Dirks's discovery of Nguni after failed attempts with Bonsmara cattle, amazing attributes of Nguni in harsh Botswanan conditions including longevity, fertility, parasite resistance, failings of commodity beef market, regenerative grazing practices to improve the landscape, his long term vision for the preservation of Nguni and much, much more.
TIMESTAMPS
00:55 Podcast begins
03:57 Dirk discovers the Resilience of Nguni Cattle
08:50 Challenges with Other Cattle Breeds
13:59 The Beauty and Value of Nguni Cattle
29:08 The Benefits of Horned Cattle and Predator Protection
31:52 Efficiency and Natural Cycles in Nguni Cattle
36:32 Longevity and Cost Savings with Nguni Cattle
37:29 The Financial Benefits of Breeding Nguni Cattle
38:31 The Quality of Nguni Beef
40:27 Preserving and Introducing Genetics in Nguni Cattle
47:38 Improving Soil Quality and Vegetation through Grazing Patterns
52:49 The Disease Resistance of Nguni Cattle
55:05 The Need for Humane Treatment of Animals in the Market
Follow DIRK & KwaMakhatini Nguni Stud
Facebook - facebook.com/share/p/oPKGTQVbFNVKBs8d/?mibextid=qi2Omg
Instagram - instagram.com/kwamakhatini_ngunis
FURTHER LISTENING ON NGUNI
My Nguni interviews - youtube.com/playlist? list=PLrv4qp8WwfQG8lBXPL2BFx0sBAwA-jFbo
AUSTRALIAN NGUNI BREEDERS
Henham Ngunis - https://www.henhamngunis.com.au/
Dr Gabriël Roux, Genesis Nguni - genesisnguni.com
NGUNI COMMUNITY
Nguni Association of Australia - https://www.nguni.au/
Nguni Australia Instagram - instagram.com/nguni_australia
Nguni Association of South Africa - https://nguni.co.za/
Nguni Facebook Group - facebook.com/groups/ngunicattle
Nguni Australia Facebook Group -facebook.com/nguniaustralia
Follow DR MAX
Website: drmaxgulhane.com (SIGN UP TO MY EMAIL LIST)
Private Group: skool.com/dr-maxs-circadian-reset
Courses: drmaxgulhane.com/collections/courses
Twitter: twitter.com/MaxGulhaneMD
Instagram: instagram.com/dr_max_gulhane
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1661751206
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6edRmG3IFafTYnwQiJjhwR
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/maxgulhanemd
SUPPORT my work by purchasing from the following links:
🚨 DAYLIGHT COMPUTER. Now shipping around the world. Code DRMAX for $25 off. buy.daylightcomputer.com/DRMAX
🚨 VIVA RAYS. Premium blue light blocking glasses with the most useful 3 in 1 clip on frame sets. Code DRMAX for 15% off.https://vivarays.com/dr-maxgulhane
🚨 BON CHARGE. Blue blockers, EMF laptop pads, circadian friendly lighting, and more. Code DRMAX for 15% off. boncharge.com/?rfsn=7170569.687e6d
🚨 CHROMA. Advanced photobiomodulation devices including D-light (Vitamin D-generating) & Lux vital with OPN3-5 stimulation, cold pillow for the ultimate night's sleep. Use code DRMAX for 11% off. getchroma.co/?ref=i6p39fn0
🚨 MIDWEST RED LIGHT THERAPY. Blue blockers, photobiomodulation devices, shipping to USA. Code DRMAX for 10% offmidwestredlighttherapy.com/affiliate/DRMAX
🥩 WOLKI FARM. Highest quality fully grassfed & pastured pork, beef, lamb & eggs raised with holistic principles and shipped around Australia. Code DRMAX for 10% off https://wolkifarm.com.au/DRMAX
🎤 ASK ME ANYTHING in my Private Skool Community group - weekly Q&A, my 52-page eBook, PDF resource downloads & more. USD20/month, cancel anytime
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#nguni #ngunicattle #makhatininguni
