About us
A Family owned business since 2002
Cape Eastern Livestock is a livestock marketing and procurement company. Operating from Alexandria in the Eastern Cape and sourcing throughout South Africa, Cape Eastern Livestock has found itself specialising in the dairy industry while concentrating on sales and abattoir marketing of dairy and beef cattle.
We are actively involved in the marketing of slaughter stock to our local and national abattoir. Purchasing of beef weaners for various feeds lots in South Africa and sourcing alternate markets for our clients, is one of many tasks we endeavour.
APAC CERTIFIED
The Agricultural Produce Agents Council regulates the occupations of fresh produce, export and livestock agents.
As registered exporters, Cape Eastern Livestock is involved in direct and indirect export of dairy heifers to other African countries. We also supply our neighbouring provinces with dairy cattle, as well as procuring livestock for clients from all over South Africa.
Cape Eastern Livestock has a team of 20 Employees with top specialist in various sectors of the Livestock industry.
Our team
David Howard
Managing Director
Marketing Consultant & Livestock Specialist
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+27 (0)82 573 7008
dave@livestocksa.co.za
David Howard is the founding member and managing director of Cape Eastern Livestock.
David has over 25 years’ experience in the livestock marketing field and is well respected for his honesty and integrity. He has a vast knowledge of the different breeds of livestock and their characteristics, whether it be for breeding or slaughter. David has grown up in the Livestock industry as his father John has been and still is a marketing agent for the last 45 years.
Jordyn Howard
Marketing Consultant and Property Sales
+27 (0) 79 899 7061
jordy@livestocksa.co.za
Jordyn spent his school holidays working with his Dad and Grandpa, attending Auctions and working different breeds of Livestock over the years, This is where his passion for the industry was ignited, and his interest in Marketing and Livestock started.
Jordyn is Studying Marketing part time and has already made a valuable contribution to the Livestock Marketing team. Jordyn has established a farm sale and property division with REMAX Independent Properties.
Jordyn joined Cape Eastern in 2021.
Sandra Goosen
Office Administrator
+27 (0)60 773 7138
Sandra@livestocksa.co.za
Sandra has been in the Livestock industry for more than 13 years where she worked as an administration clerk. She then went on to gain 16 years experience in the Butchery industry and has hands on experience with the processing and costing of Red Meat, Also gaining extensive knowledge on the meat grading system in South Africa.
A Total of 29 years in the Agricultural and Red Meat industry, where she handled all the Administration and front of house work.
Sandra is committed to professional bookkeeping and understands the Need for Client confidentiality in this field.
Sandra Joined Cape Eastern in 2016 to date.
Dwain Goldsmith
Emergency Vehicle Supervisor
Marketing Consultant & Client Liaison
+27 (0)72 010 2723
dwain@livestocksa.co.za
Dwain is the youngest member of our Marketing team; Dwain grew up on a Sheep and Cattle farm on the Edge of the Eastern Cape Bordering Lesotho. After completing his studies Dwain moved into the field of Technology, but there was always that longing to be back in Agriculture. Dwain then moved on to work with Farmers in the Agricultural Co-op gaining knowledge on the different needs of the farming community.
Dwain joined Cape Eastern in 2018 to date.
Cape Eastern Livestock Timeline
Cape Eastern Livestock Trust Established by David Howard
2003
First Dispersal Auction was held in association with Stock Owners
First Dairy Production Auction Held in association with Stock Owners
John Howard joined Cape Eastern Livestock
2005
First Large Farm Sale and Total Dairy Production Auction
2005
Auction & Cattle handling facilities erected on leased ground.
2005
First EXPORT of Holstein Heifers on 00 Code to Botswana
2005
Agreement with Buiatrica Farming established for indirect Exports
2006
Cape Eastern Livestock CC was registered and the Trust was discontinued.
2006
First Indirect Export of Jersey Heifers started to Mozambique
2007
Indirect Export to Angola & Congo of Dairy & Beef Cattle
2010
Contracted to Supply Triple A beef with weaners
2012
Indirect Export to Zimbabwe
2013
Skylark Logistics division of Cape Eastern was formed for Sub-contracting
2015
Registered as an Independent Exporter & Importer
2015
Emergency Slaughter Vehicles was introduced
2015
Cape Eastern Livestock Depot was purchased
2016
2019
Visit to China as one of the representatives with Sarah Bartman District Municipality and attended the Import/Export Conference in Shanghai.