Schyff Beefmaster

Schyff Beefmaster SCHYFF BEEFMASTERS is a fourth generation family farming business located near Bultfontein. In 2008 he married Desiree (previously Troskie).

The two brothers, Wilhelmus and CJ van der Schyff are currently running this mixed crop-livestock farming. In 2006 Wilhelmus obtained his degree in B.Com Agricultural Economics at the University of the Free State after which he started his farming career. They are blessed with two sons, Wilhelmus jnr (2) and Anton (recently born). In 2009 CJ received his degree in B.Com Investment Management at th

e University of the Free State and married Elrien (previously de Villiers) in 2011. He started his farming career right after he finished his studies. CJ’s business skills were a great contribution to the farm. The main components of the farming business are cattle and crops. The cattle farming consists of commercial cows as well as a Beefmaster stud, called SCHYFF BEEFMASTERS. The crops consist of maize and sunflower. Although our father, late Willie van der Schyff farmed with a variety of breeds in his commercial herd, it consisted predominantly of Beefmasters, Brahman crossings and Bonsmaras. With this wide variety we were able to make an informed decision with regards to which breed we believed was best to start our own successful stud. The choice was obvious when we realized Beefmasters had heavier weaning calves, the cows were able to remain in great condition despite environmental conditions, as well as the fact that they had high reconception abilities. Beefmaster was the breed of our choice which breed would take our farming to a higher level! Our first two bulls were purchased from Mike Nicolau. After that we had our first cows selected and our stud was registered in 2008 as SCHYFF BEEFMASTERS. Since then we purchased top bulls respectively from WO, 4X4, Bos Blanco, Human, Nooitverwag, Ottershaw, and Westminister. Although our breeding policy is straightforward, it is also very strict. We allow only one breeding season of 90 days (1 December to 28 February). Heifers are put with a bull on 14 months so that they can calf when they are two years of age, and from there on they are bred on a yearly basis. It is expected from each cow to wean a strong calf every year (+-50% of the mother’s weight) and no cow is allowed a second chance for reconception. Performance testing is done on all of our stud cattle. The young bulls go through a phase D test on the field for 112 days which starts in middle June and ends in October. After that period our finest bulls are selected for own use at the age of 14 months. With great confidence we can declare that the Beefmaster breed has improved our herd significantly and we are extremely excited for the new calves expected in 2012!

Spanbou 🐂•••
28/05/2026

Spanbou 🐂
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As die in die Vrystaat…Only in the Free State does a sunset feel this wide… where the sky stretches forever and the da...
21/05/2026

As die in die Vrystaat…

Only in the Free State does a sunset feel this wide… where the sky stretches forever and the day leaves slowly. 🌅
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Dis KUILVOERTYD by Schyff Beefmasters & Voerkraal 🌾🚜Ons is hard aan die werk om kuilvoer te sny. Dit word gebruik vir on...
13/05/2026

Dis KUILVOERTYD by Schyff Beefmasters & Voerkraal 🌾🚜

Ons is hard aan die werk om kuilvoer te sny. Dit word gebruik vir ons voerkraalmengsels.

Baie dankie aan ALS vir jul professionele diens. Dis altyd ’n plesier om besigheid met julle te doen. 🤝

Goeie voer begin by goeie beplanning.
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Schyff Beefmasters is vir die SA Stamboek Nasionale Elite 2026 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗲𝘁𝗸𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗮𝗿 benoem en het uiteindelik die alg...
05/05/2026

Schyff Beefmasters is vir die SA Stamboek Nasionale Elite 2026 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗲𝘁𝗸𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗮𝗿 benoem en het uiteindelik die algehele 3de plek beklee. 🥉

“Die Schyff Beefmasterstoet is in 2008 geregistreer. Ons gebruik ons eie genetika met groot sukses om bulle en vroulike diere te teel, wat die eienskappe besit wat ons as noodsaaklik vir enige suksesvolle beesboerdery beskou. Buiten ons streng seleksiebeleid, is akkurate rekordhouding net so belangrik, want dit stel ons in staat om ingeligte besluite te neem.” - Wilhelmus van der Schyff

Baie geluk ook aan ons ander Beefmastertelers, wat die ras vanjaar op die nasionale verhoog verteenwoordig het. Trots op almal! 👏🏼
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Tomorrow starts today. | Môre begin vandag.The future of your herd begins with the decisions you make now.📍 Schyff Beefm...
01/05/2026

Tomorrow starts today. | Môre begin vandag.

The future of your herd begins with the decisions you make now.

📍 Schyff Beefmaster Auction
🗓 4 August 2026 | 11:00
📌 Farm Rietfontein, Bultfontein

Be there.
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Simply life. 🤎Not every moment needs to stand outto matter…•••
24/04/2026

Simply life. 🤎

Not every moment needs to stand out
to matter…
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Morning meeting… agenda unclear 😄Two ladies, one opinion too many.Just a friendly debate in the veld.•••
16/04/2026

Morning meeting… agenda unclear 😄

Two ladies, one opinion too many.
Just a friendly debate in the veld.
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Só lyk 🤎📸 .of.lisa •••
11/04/2026

Só lyk 🤎

📸 .of.lisa
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Geseënde | May your Easter weekend be filled with joy, faith and family.•••
02/04/2026

Geseënde | May your Easter weekend be filled with joy, faith and family.
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Not all horsepower comes with an engine.Out here, it’s instinct, experience and a good eye that keeps things moving.••• ...
26/03/2026

Not all horsepower comes with an engine.
Out here, it’s instinct, experience and a good eye that keeps things moving.
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On the veld, there’s nowhere to hide —that’s where the best stand out.•••
18/03/2026

On the veld, there’s nowhere to hide —
that’s where the best stand out.
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