Angus breeders annual sale at Mudgee

Joshua and Andrew Davies, “Ourgunya”, Wollar, sold in partnership with the McDermott family, 11 unjoined Angus/Shorthorn cross heifers at $1120.

Andrew and Kellie Talbot of Elders buying for Killara Feedlot, Quirindi, who paid top steer money of $1325 for Angus/Limousin cross steers.

Nick Wake, Gulgong Stock and Property, caught up with Donna White, “Havilah”, Mudgee, prior to the sale commencment of more than 1100 head.

Champion pen with Ben Kidd, Cydectin, Dubbo, Nigel White, Coffin Creek Angus, Mudgee, and breeders Jamie and Sarah Inglis, “Havilah East”, Mudgee.

Attending the sale are Bob Hollow, “Tarana”, Cooyal; Lorraine Smith, Misty Hill Limousins, Mudgee; and John and Jack Webb, Cooyal Station.

Selling for the third year Geoff Veigel, Peel Pastoral, “Hambledon Park”, North Richmond, Helen and Rosie Terry, Nelson near Windsor, and Chris Shephard, Peel.

Chatting before the sale were Trio Angus stud, Cassilis, principals Matt Cherry (left) and Shelley Piper, with co-sponsor, Lloyd Coleman of Peabody Energy.

Co-selling agent Bill Lawson of McDonald Lawson, Mudgee, with Maria and Bryden Perry, “Rothesay”, Bylong.

Nigel White, “Coffin Creek”, Mudgee, with neighbours Tony Stanford, “Overdale”, and John Macdonald, “Glencoe”, Mudgee.

Selling scene where Angus steers topped at $1325 and heifers sold to $1760 in a firm market on current store and prime sales.