Melanie descends from A07-029 and A07-024. Melanie carries 43" of well-set horn. Melanie changed hands for R340 000 in 2026. Among her calves are Athena (UB23-004). Her daughter, Athena, changed hands for R270 000. Born January 2014, she is 12 years 8 months old.
From the sale catalogues
The golden-eyed Melanie is an incredible cow. She is exceptionally fertile and is a phenomenal mother. She takes care of the whole herd - not just her own calf. She is a lovely red brown and has impressive 43” horns. She will be an asset to any herd.
Moneyflow Sixteen (Pty) Ltd · 6th Annual National Ankole LIVE 2026 · Lot 42 · 2026-06-20 · source
Lumarie is offering the special Melanie with her bullcalf sired by Mr President still at foot. Melanie is still a very young Ankole cow with a exceptional body and has very feminine characteristics. She also has a very beautiful hornshape and altough she is still young her calves stand out among the rest in the Lumarie breeding. With bull calf sired by Mr President. From the severe bushveld Heartwater area.
Lumarie · National Ankole Live Online Auction - 30/04/2021 · Lot 58 · 2021-04-30 · source
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Subject
43"