Dr. Markus Fourie (left) oversees the general and reproductive health of the herd, while embryo work is performed by Dr. Neil van Zyl. Derick Bekker (right) is the farm owner and co-owner of Darling Droughtmasters.
Breeding the most desirable Droughtmasters animals
About
Darling Droughtmasters was established in 2016 in Darling, Western Cape, by veterinarian Dr. Markus Fourie. The foundation of the stud began with 40 premium embryos procured from Johan van der Nest, resulting in the first 12 animals following successful transfers. Since then, the stud, co-owned by Derick Becker, has been relocated to his Uitkyk farm in the Swartland.
All our animals are certified free of Tuberculosis and Contagious Abortion, and show no signs of sexually transmitted diseases.
Mission
Our mission is to breed the most desirable Droughtmasters animals, leveraging the expertise and genetics of leaders in the community. Collaborations include sourcing animals, embryos, and semen from renowned breeders such as Johan Dunnhauser (Considerata Stud) and Gert Barnard (Chantemar Stud).
