Wow, what a day, what a result. The sun shone, the bulls were relaxed, the cars rolled in, and the record broke.
Catching the interest of many locally and internationally LOT 3 Futurity Rapid Gain entered the ring to a flurry of bids to achieve the record-breaking price for a Shorthorn bull of $85,000. Rapid Gains impressive phenotype is backed by impressive performance figures of TOP 1% for Stayability and API Index, TOP 2 % for Milk, TOP 4% for Yearling and Weaning weight and Top 15% for Birth Weight. With quick fire bidding Richard Ham was determined Rapid Gain would make his new home at Tataila Shorthorns, Moama
$85,000 record breaking Shorthorn bull
Futurity Rapid Gain
The second top priced bull was LOT 32 Futurity Riverina for $46,000 by Carlton Shorthorns, Hahndorf South Australia. An impressive red bull in the Top 2% Calving ease and Birth Weight, Top 3% API Index, Top 10% Fat and Top 15% for Maternal calving ease, and Marbling. Riverina was used last year in our young sires’ program on heifers, and we are very pleased with is progeny.
Futurity Riverina
The smoky roan LOT 30 Futurity Rib Eye caught many an eye, but no one could outbid Howard Williams of Marrington Shorthorns, Narromine to secure the young sire for $40,000. A bull with impressive performance that was used in the Futurity Young Sires Program. Top 1% Marbling, Top 4% API Index, Top 10% Growth, Maternal Weaning Weight, and Rib Eye Area.
Futurity Rib Eye
Commercial producers with an eye for quality joined forces and committed to securing their bull of Choice. LOT 2 Futurity Ripped was purchased by Bowmans and Tyms for $36, 000. LOT 15 Futurity Returned Officer knocked down to FAB Ag for $35,000.
A yearling LOT 73 Futurity Sirloin was secured for the highest price charolais of $20,000, by Simon Thompson of Bundella Station.
Futurity Sirloin
Temana Futurity Reputation LOT 85 was snapped up for $17,000 by long time Charolais breeders the Jenkins Family of Violet Hills, Rydal.
There was strong support and increasing demand from Central Queensland cattle producers who are introducing Shorthorns into their Bos-indicus herds. 22 Shorthorn bulls headed north to be used in cross breeding programs and shorthorn herds that supply into the Thousand Guineas program.
We would like to sincerely thank all who have supported us especially the bidders and under- bidders. It is appreciated to be rewarded as we have, but it is humbling to receive many kind words and support from those who have followed our journey. With 89% repeat buyers, we are fortunate to work with many likeminded beef producers who we share the love of breeding and producing a quality product.
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Top Price Shorthorn – $85,000 LOT 3 Futurity Rapid Gain
· Top Price Charolais – $20,000 LOT 73 Futurity Sirloin
· 2 Yr. Shorthorns Ave. – $20,183
· Yearling Shorthorn Ave. – $18,583
· 2 Yr. Charolais Ave. – $9,730
· Yearling Charolais Ave. -$12,416
Thanks, and appreciation is also extended the team Tom, Kim, Lochie, Riley and Jess who help make it all happen, not only on the day but year-round. We are lucky to have the support of family, neighbours, and friends. Special mentions of thanks to the back yard crew Fatty, Adrian, Will, Jeff, Phil, and Lane. Also, thanks to Josie, Narelle, and Kim, the Ladies who provide endless trays of delicious morning tea and cooked the Thousand Guineas steak to perfection.
Thanks to Elders Gunnedah and Elders Stud Stock for conducting the Sale and Lincoln McKinlay for auctioneering.
70 Shorthorn Bulls
40 Charolais Bulls
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