THE Glen Innes Hereford bull sale hit $12,000 at last week's 69th annual sale, proving its worth as a one-stop-shop for quality Hereford and Poll Hereford bulls.
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Forty-five bulls sold from 75 offered, averaged $4041 across the board with a number of bulls selling after the fall of the hammer.
In the breakdown, 12 Hereford bulls averaged $4333 and topped at $12,000; 32 Poll Hereford bulls averaged $3750 and topped at $6000.
Two female lots were offered at the conclusion of the sale with one cow and calf three-way unit selling for $2250.
Kylandee Herefords, Phil Thomas, Inverell were vendors of the $12,000 top price, Kylandee Hero, which sold to Walcha based stud Tummel Herefords.
Awarded Grand Champion Bull, by this year's show judges, Hilary and Patrick O'Leary, Remolea, Clifton, Qld, the 25-month-old Hereford bull tipped the scales at 1125 kilograms, scanned a P8 measurement of 16 millimetres, a rib measure of 11mm, an eye muscle area (EMA) of 138 square centimetres and a scrotal circumference of 40cm.
Angus Vivers admitted it was a tough sale but was extremely pleased with the quality of the bulls and support from the buyers.
"We had a good mix of new and repeat buyers picking up the genetics on offer, with a lot of value for money snapped up.
"We're looking forward to our 70th show and sale which will be brought forward to Thursday, July 23 and Friday, July 24 next year," Mr Vivers said.
The sale was conducted by Elders Glen Innes with auctioneers, Andrew Meara and Brian Kennedy hosting a minutes silence at the start of the sale for three industry identities who have recently passed, Leon Welsh, Stannum Herefords, Deepwater; Alan Croker, Evesham Poll Herefords, Narrabri and John Horne, Elders Stud Stock, Dubbo.
