2011 SPRING BULL SALE REPORT
WEERAN ACHIEVES RECORD RESULT
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The Weeran Angus Seedstock program had a great showcase of outstanding genetics offered at their spring auction on 7th September. The lineup of bulls was very well received by Weeran’s valued clients with 100% clearance. 40 bulls went under the hammer for a record breaking average of $5681.
Spirited bidding throughout the entire sale created a fantastic atmosphere, with prices for bulls going from strength to strength. Clients noted that the bulls presented extremely well and were a very consistent line of bulls from start to finish. Bulls sold from $3,000 to a top of $8,500, which gave all buyers an opportunity to purchase excellent genetics.
Top price was paid by repeat client L & D Jarrad, Kasino Park, Casterton for Lot 20, Weeran Dunoon W200 E550. A curve bending, calving ease Grandson of B/R New Design 036. This sire line has served Kasino Park very well in the past, and Mr Jarrad wanted to purchase another top 036 bloodline.
Second top price was paid by 4 individual repeat buyers for $7,500. Lot 3 Weeran Extra E273 to Naweena Investments, Padthaway; Lot 23 Weeran Sitz ND 458N E201 to Nareen Station, Nareen; Lot 33 Weeran Equator E265 to Napier Pastoral, Willalooka, SA; and Lot 42 Weeran Extra E113 to J Haydon, Glenthompson. There were a number of volume buyers from NSW, SA and Victoria. Weeran Angus were delighted with the number of repeat buyers, along with welcoming new buyers to the Weeran program.
Principal, Alec & Jo Moore were delighted with the success of their 5th spring sale. “This vindicates our decision to implement a program to supply leading genetics to the beef industry twice a year”, said Alec.
Our thanks to the Elders Hamilton team who ran the sale.
2011 AUTUMN BULL SALE REPORT
HOWLING SUCCESS FOR WEERAN WITH TOTAL CLEARANCE
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The 2011 Autumn Bull and Female sale was described as a ‘howling success’ by Principal Alec Moore. In front of a huge crowd, 96 heifers and 48 bulls were knocked down for a 100% clearance and an impressive average of $5135, being an increase of $1360 on the 2010 autumn sale.
A magnificent line of performance bred females carrying a.i. and natural pregnancies, to elite Weeran sires and industry genetics, resulted in a complete clearance with a top of $1650 and averaging $1521. The sale created a fantastic atmosphere, with confident and spirited bidding. Feedback on the day was extremely positive with good results achieved by clients for their sale stock, with Weeran genetics delivering Top price was paid by repeat clients, Peter and Anna Delany, Murroa East Pastoral, Hamilton of $9500 for Lot 3, Weeran Ambush E125. He is a low birth weight son of B/R Ambush 28. This excellent son is no exception, with a great set of numbers for growth and carcase. E125 was a standout, with below breed average birth of 3.7 to a final weight of 107. He is an excellent structured bull, with the stature and body length to breed outstanding feeder steers. Ambush 28 had four sons in the sale selling for an average of $6,375. Peter and Anna have been purchasing Weeran bulls for over ten years.
Second top price was paid by repeat client, Mt Schanck Estate, Mt Gambier of $9,000 for Lot 8 ,Weeran Bushman E108. The Bushman power comes out in this set of numbers with growth being in the top 1% of the breed. Alec Moore said “as the industry knows, it’s weight and quality we are paid for, and this young bull has it in big doses”. His growth curve is impressive with a birth weight ebv of 6.6 and final 117.
Repeat client E & O Rentsch, Byaduk purchased Lot 2, Weeran Boomerang E176 for $8,500. This bull has been a standout from the very start, with excellent structure being the highest grading bull in the sale, and with great body length and capacity, which all adds weight to the scales. Boomerang is an outstanding home bred sire, with 8 sons selling for an average of $5063.
The female sale was an outstanding success. 96 females were offered with a 100% clearance. Top price of $1650 was paid by C. Murphy through Hamilton Landmark, for 22 2 ½ yr old APR registered females who exhibited excellent growth and type. Buyers for the females also included Newland Pastoral, Michael Coffey, and Matt Barber.
Weeran welcomed many new clients to the sale, along with a large number of clients who we have been working with for many years.
Our thanks to Elders and their team who ran the sale.
22nd February, 2011.
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| Media Releases |
| PTIC FEMALES & PERFORMANCE BULLS ON OFFER AT WEERAN ...read more |
| 100 PTIC FEMALES 4 SALE AT WEERAN. ...read more |
WEERAN BULLS & FEMALES = PROVEN FEEDLOT GENETICS!
Weeran Angus will offer 50 performance bulls and 100 PTIC females at their 21st on property Autumn Bull Sale on Tuesday 22nd February, 2011 at 1pm. Weeran Principal, Alec Moore describes this group of sale bulls as “powerful, structurally sound bulls with high carcase merit”. Weeran genetics are proven performers according to James Brown of Bowood, and Rohan & Sue Giles of Crower. 
James Brown, Manager, Bowood/Clovelly, Creese North East , Tasmania said “the Weeran bulls are now having a noticeable impact in the most positive ways. For example: animal structure, muscle and temperament. This year, largely due to the impact of Weeran genetics, I should be able to turn off most yearlings as trade or feedlot type between 400-450kgs before Christmas”.
Weeran genetics have also helped achieve exciting results for commercial beef producers Rohan and Sue Giles, Crower, Avenue Range, SA, with their Weeran blood steer taking out the grand champion carcase in the 3rd Annual Southern Grassfed Carcase Classic from 233 entries. The 322kg carcase with 96 sq cm eye muscle was also the highest Meat Standards Australia eating quality steer in the commercially orientated competition.
Sale bulls are sired by Sitz New Design 458N, Nichols Extra K205, B/R Ambush A28, B/R 65R Genesis, Weeran Boomerang VHW B59 and other leading sires. The PTIC females have been a.i. bred to Alpine Dinky, Lawsons’s Dinky Di and Dunoon Trooper. These three outstanding sires complement this excellent line of females.
Weeran Boomerang B59 is an Ardrossan X3 son with a number of outstanding bulls in the sale. He has structure, capacity, body length and muscle, with an excellent temperament.
The American sires have been selected based on their US carcase grading results which is collected at the point of slaughter where the true value of a carcase is established.
Weeran Angus will be part of the Beef Week field days on Friday 4th February. It is a wonderful opportunity, in a relaxed environment to have a look at the sale cattle that will be offered on the 22nd February.
The Moore family welcomes you to Weeran to preview their 2011 sale genetics. A bbq and refreshments will be available.
For further information, phone 03 55 787258.
December, 2011.
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| Autumn Bull Sale | Tuesday 22nd February @ 1pm |
| Beef Week Field Day | Friday 4th February |
| Spring Bull Sale | September |
ELDERS Promotion
The Moore family were thrilled to be one of four families selected around Australia to be part of the recent Elders campaign. A film making crew of five arrived for just over a day. Amongst teaming rain, we had a lot of fun and enjoyed the experience immensely. Our thanks to Holly, Jeremy, Matt, Paul, and Paul. To watch this group of professionals at work was amazing. We all have a new appreciation of film making and photography! |
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