Lot 4 got the sale numbers rolling nicely when he sold for $10,000, with three sold for around that figure and seven others close to it. Studmaster Paul Williams (pictured) was rapt with how the sale turned out. Photo / Murray Robertson
Turihaua Angus enjoyed a total clearance in their on-farm Spring Sale on Tuesday afternoon in which all their yearling and two-year-old bulls sold - and sold well.
They sold 24 yearlings for a top price of $10,500, with two sold at that price, and an average price of about $7800.
“It doesn’t get much better than that,” was how auctioneer Neville Clark summed it up afterwards.
“The yearlings had the paperwork and the buyers responded. People respect the Turihaua brand and everything behind it.
“They were a lovely line of young bulls.”
The six two-year-olds on offer went for a high price of $7500 (x2) and an average of just over $6100.
PGG Wrightson genetics representative Emma Pollitt said it was another strong sale for the stud.
“The yearlings were a consistent line of sleep-easy heifer mating bulls.”
Studmaster Paul Williams said he was “absolutely stoked” to get a full clearance, “... and for the sale to be supported so solidly right the way through, which reflected the quality of the lineup”.
“It’s also pleasing to see the average for the yearlings on a par, if not up a bit, on last year.
“We appreciate the spirited bidding today and the support for our breeding programme and our brand.”
Williams put a plug in for the various farming competitions in the upcoming A&P Spring Show and encouraged farmers to consider putting their entries forward.
“Get in behind it.”
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