Meat
Afrikaner
C tier
Afrikaner (or Africander) sheep are indigenous southern African fat-tailed animals with a distinctive appearance and long history among Khoekhoe and later farm systems. They store fat in the tail, shed or carry hair-type coats, and survive harsh dry seasons better than imported wool breeds. Meat is traditional braai and stew fare—fuller flavoured, with tail fat used in classic recipes. Modern commercial volume is smaller than Dorper, but pure and conservation flocks supply niche markets seeking indigenous breed character and drought resilience.
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History
Indigenous fat-tailed sheep of the Cape were described by early European settlers.
Farm selection maintained Afrikaner types alongside incoming European breeds.
Formal interest in indigenous breeds recorded Afrikaner sheep for conservation and research.
Niche indigenous-meat marketing revived limited commercial interest.