Stud and interstate interest at Dubbo Poll Hereford National bull sale
There was interstate support at the top end of the 64th Dubbo National Poll Hereford sale on July 1, with buyers travelling from Queensland, Victoria, and Tasmania as well as local interest.
The grand champion bull, who was sashed earlier that day under judges Kelly and Teeny Runzer, Merawah, Boggabilla, was the first to reach the $20,000 top price.
JTR Unleashed U033, exhibited by JTR Cattle Co, Roslyn, was knocked down to online bidder Taronga Poll Herefords, Paschendale, Vic.
The July-2023 drop, by Tycolah Queenscliff N029 and from GFC Bolt Vanity, weighed 1020 kilograms.
He ranked in the top four per cent of the breed for 200-day weight, the top 7pc for carcase weight, rib and rump fat, and the top 9pc for eye muscle area.
Tim Reid, JTR, said the bull had been a standout from a young age and had been successful at both the Canberra and Sydney Royals.
The stud had collected semen and Mr Reid said he favoured the bull's breeding.
"You don't get bulls like him very often. He's pretty special to us," he said.
"He's out of a cow that's done really good things for us, and out of a sire we decided to use to put some performance and punch back into our cattle - Queenscliff has done that hands down."
Mr Reid said Taronga had not bought from JTR previously, but he was thrilled to have the bull going to another stud.
JTR also sold the intermediate champion bull, JTR Unlimited U055, to Bolong Farms, Goulburn, for $8000.
Mr Reid praised the quality of bulls presented and noted the importance of the show and sale as an opportunity for young breeders.
The other $20,000 bull was Supple Updated, exhibited by the Rumbel family of Supple Whiteface, Guyra.
By Tummel Elite R051 and from Supple Denise 96, the May-2023 drop weighed 956kg.
He was bought by Bermuda Hills, Glen Huon, Tasmania.
Ben Rumbel said the operation was a new buyer for Supple and travelled to the sale to see the bull in person.
"He's a good bull with really good skin and hair, good EMA, plenty of length and good sire's outlook," he said.
"He went to a young family... they're first time buyers but they've looked at our cattle for a couple of years.
"They flew over and bought him and flew home."
The second top price at $18,000 was for the reserve intermediate bull, Kalnee Park Uprise U003, 870kg, exhibited by Kalnee Pastoral Co, Wellington.
He sold to Queensland operation, Lambert stud, Charleville.
The bull, by Weetaliba Roman R010 and from Kalnee Park Gem J8, ranked in the top 25pc for EMA, 600-day growth, and mature cow weight.
The same buyer also paid $10,000 for Ironbark Glen Utah, exhibited by the Camilleri family of Ironbark Glen, Oberon.
The September-2023 drop, 874kg, was by Yarrandabbie Richard R004 and from Ironbark Glen Minerva P008.
He ranked in the top 6pc for gestation length and the top 15pc for 200-, 400-, and 600-day growth, mature cow weight, and carcase weight.
Online bidder Bernard Hore and Co, Mullengandra, paid $14,000 for The Ranch Sharp Shooter U036, exhibited by The Ranch, Tomingley.
The Koanui Techno 3062 grandson was from The Ranch Nancy P002 and weighed 914kg at 24 months.
His estimated breeding values included the top 3pc for 200-day growth, top 7pc for scrotal circumference, and top 15pc for intramuscular fat, carcase weight, and milk.
Tycolah Pastoral Co, Barraba, paid $12,000 for Callaway Q135 Vortex V007, exhibited by the Duthie family, Irvingdale, Qld.
The April-2023 drop, by Wirruna Quambone Q135 and from Callaway N322 Charm S004, ranked in the top 2pc for EMA, 4pc for milk, and 9pc for IMF.
The junior champion bull, Pinnacle Midnight Special U004, exhibited by Big Show Cattle Co, Forbes, was knocked down for $10,000 to 5 Bears Beef, Gunningbland.
Kalabra Pastoral Co, Condobolin, selected a draft of three bulls averaging $7333, paying to a $10,000 top for Ivy Bank Underwood U009.
The bull, by Tarcombe Patriot P053 and from Ivy Bank Cherry J52, was exhibited by Ivybank Partnership, Walcha.
DK and K Page, Delungra, paid $10,000 for Valley View Uno U013, exhibited by the Durkin family of Valley View Herefords, Warialda.
Grathlyn Up Market, exhibited by Grathlyn, Hargraves, was passed in for $7000 in the ring but sold afterwards for $10,000 to Tycolah, Barraba.
The August-2023 drop, by Armada Roff and from Grathlyn Lass P038, ranked in the top 1pc for carcase weight and top 4pc for 200-, 400-, and 600-day growth, along with EMA.
John Kempton, Pinkett, bought two bulls at $8000 and a third for $6000, although most buyers selected single bulls.
At the fall of the hammer, 27 of 43 bulls averaged $8852.
In the females, seven of 10 averaged $5071 with Callaway WRL Q266 Last Day V004 knocked down for the $8000 top.
She was bought by Kymaney and Ceato Herefords, Uranquinly.
None of the five semen lots sold.
Elders and Nutrien conducted the sale with Scott Cooper and John Settree the auctioneers. AuctionsPlus provided the interface.
