Report for Northern Exposure Shorthorn sale – Held August 16th Taroom Queensland
After years of building a clientele in Queensland Lonnie & Nic Stone of Southern Cross Shorthorns , Janelle Johnstone of Ronelle Park & Trent & Kimberly Johnstone of Trojon Shorthorns decided to join forces & host their inaugural Queensland sale.
Bulls were run together & prepared on oats crop & in the tick country.
Originally earmarking 50 bulls for the sale however 6 did not suit the QLD environment thus leaving an offering of 44.
Also on offer were 3 elite female lots, 3 x commercial lots & 1 semen package.
The sale saw a 100% clearance.
Selling to both new & repeat clients.
42 of the 44 bulls offered staying in Queensland along with all female lots & the semen package.
The volume buyer first purchased from us 2 years ago & was so happy with the progeny he returned securing himself every female on offer & 8 bulls.
Some real success stories are coming from previous purchasers regarding progeny results they have been achieving with shorthorn bulls they have secured from the Southern Cross, Ronelle Park & Trojon herds over previous years.
SALE RESULTS
100% CLEARANCE
44/44 BULLS SOLD AVERAGE $7,773.00
3 ELITE FEMALE LOTS AVERAGE $21,500.00
13 COMMERCIAL HEIFERS OFFERED AVERAGED $2,246.00
1 SEMEN PACKAGE OFFERED SOLD
TOP PRICE BULL SXST255 $17,000
TOP PRICED FEMALE SXST208 $45,000
