BIDDING reached $7000 twice at the annual NeMonaVille Angus bull sale at Walcha on Tuesday.
Of the 28 bulls offered, 14 sold for a clearance of 50 per cent and average of $4357.
The first bull to make $7000 was 24-month-old NeMonaVille Upfront J52, who sold to Doug and Nadine Powell, "Glen Authey", Walcha.
The 990-kilogram bull, by Exar Upshot 0562B from NeMonaVille Peachy F12, had an eye muscle area (EMA) of 148 square centimetres, measured 11 millimetres on the rib and 12mm of rump fat, and had estimated breeding values (EBVs) of +46 for 200-day weight, +82 for 400-day weight, and +105 for 600-day weight.
The second $7000 bull was NeMonaVille Dynamate J76, who was bought by Mitchell Higgins, "Coolriver", Coolongolook, near Taree.
The 24-month-old bull weighed 996kg, measured 11mm and 13mm in rib and rump fat, had an EMA of 147 square centimetres and EBVs of +45 for 200-day weight, +82 for 400-day weight and +109 for 600-day weight.
NeMonaVille Upstart J44, a 25-month-old bull by Exar Upshot 0562B and from NeMonaVille Peaches Z8, sold for $6500 to Clyde Davidson, "Clyde", Woolbrook.
The volume buyers Rob and Maria Ireland, "Bundagara", Walcha, who purchased three bulls averaging $3167.
NeMonaVille stud principal Mona Kirkman said the top two bulls were sought after for their growth and carcase qualities.
Doability is also a focus for the stud.
"Our clients want bulls with good fertility and fleshability on pasture," Mrs Kirkman said.
"They want easy doing cattle that are able to finish on grass."
The sale was conducted by Landmark Armidale with Joel Fleming, Landmark studstock, Tamworth, auctioneering.
