Bridging science, breeding, and the auction ring in modern livestock production

Bridging science, breeding, and the auction ring in modern livestock production

Based in Upington in the Northern Cape, Goosen operates as a freelance livestock auctioneer, stud breeder, and trained animal scientist, positioning himself at the intersection of genetics, production, and livestock marketing. Goosen’s entry into agriculture was not a calculated career decision but rather a natural progression shaped by family tradition. Both his grandfathers were stud cattle breeders, and his father continues in the same field.…