Bulls sold to a top of $9,000 and cows to a top of $12,500 at the Southern Limousin Breeders Production Sale at Moss Vale on Saturday 5th September.

The sale, hosted by Landmark Moss Vale, sold 14 bulls, seven cows, two cows with calves and 23 heifers.

Landmark livestock agent Daniel Croker, Goulburn, said the sale was strong, especially for the female portion.

“The sale was quite good and the females were exceptionally strong,” Mr Croker said.

“It was the highest Limousin average for bulls and the commercial cattle were good as well.”

All up, 14 bulls sold to a top of $9,000, averaging $4,946; seven cows sold to a top of $12,500, averaging $5,321; 23 heifers sold to a top of $6,000, averaging $3,010 and two cows with calves sold to a top of $8,000, averaging $5,500.

Michael and Mary Parsons, Kia Ora Limousins, Roslyn, sold the top priced bull for $9,000 to Tim Reid, Melon Pastoral Company, Roslyn, and top priced cow for $12,500 to Myers Limousins, Moss Vale, and Summit Livestock, Uranquinty.

The two year old black bull, Kia Ora Jethro (PF) (AC) was the heaviest bull offered at 1029 kilograms and had a scrotal circumference of 40 centimetres. The bull was by Premier Guardian B90 and from Donna Valley Poll Chilli Gold. Mr Reid said he bought the bull because of its “soundness of foot”.

“I could use a bull with good feet, length and weight and he is the best black Limousin bull I’ve seen in a long time,” Mr Reid said.

“He’s going to suit the steer market, being used over cows – he’s just an all round good package.”

The second top price of $6,000 was reach three times and all three bulls were offered by Taurus Limousin stud, Calderwood.
These included the 751kg Taurus Ionesco, by Ionesco and from Ramornie Krystal R73, with a 39.5cm scrotal circumference.

There was also the 835kg two year old black bull Taurus Dictator J16, with a 38.5cm scrotal circumference by Donna Valley Poll Dictator and from Southwest Calderwood Z39.

The last of the three second top bulls was Taurus Xtractor, a two year old apricot, polled bull, 814kg, with a 38cm scrotal circumference by Wulfs Xtractor X233X and from Jaarnella Jemma D811. The bull was described as a strong bull with a great muscle patter, while maintaining cover and softness.

Topping the female section at $12,500, the four year old black, polled cow, Warrigal Guiding Star, was PTIC eight months to Birubi Graduate. The cow was the daughter of Mandayen Cookie Monster Z384, from Kippax Valley Style Star.

The second top priced cow at $8,000 was offered by Progress Limousins, Yanco. The five year old black, horned cow, Progress Fahrenheit, had a six month old black, polled calf and was PTIC four and a half months to Shalone Black Dream Boy D63. Progress Fahrenheit was the daughter of Progress Dozer D8 and from Progress Dutchess.

The sale was conducted by Landmark.