An interested crowd attended the Anui Stud Dandeleith Angus Bull Sale Tuesday, June 11, near Dannevirke and bidding was vigorous especially for the top bulls, three of which exceeded the $10,000 mark.
Top bull — a rising two-year-old Dandeleith Intensity 730 — reached $15,000 with two others at $13,800 and $12,000.
All 28 bulls sold with the average price being $7366, $120 above last year's sale. Buyers came from Gisborne, Wairoa and north, Waipukurau, coastal Tararua, the Wairarapa and Manawatu.
PGG Wrightson auctioneer Callum Stewart said it was a solid sale and there appears from other sales as well that there is a movement by buyers back to Angus. He also said Anui's reputation for breeding docile bulls is a factor — more farmers are looking for good temperament these days.