Kerrah just one bull away from sellout at auction

The Knauf family at Whakaki sold almost all their young R2 bulls on Tuesday in their on-farm auction. It has been described as another strong sale, just one away from a total clearance, as the bull sales season gathers momentum in Tairawhiti. Hereford and then the Angus breeders here take their turn next month. Picture supplied

Kerrah Simmentals from Whakaki kept the bull sales season success going in the region on Tuesday when they achieved an almost total clearance in their on-farm auction.

The Knauf family put up 73 rising two-year-old bulls

and sold 72 of them at auction.

Their sale followed hard on the heels of Monday’s sale at Gold Creek Simmentals at Te Karaka where the Sanson family sold almost all their lineup as well.

The Kerrah Simmentals average sale price was just over $8200 and studmaster Jon Knauf said that was about on a par with what they normally achieve.

Their top priced bull sold to a stud in Hawke’s Bay for $18,000.

“It was a good sale for us and we’re really pleased,” Mr Knauf said.

“Thanks to all our purchasers and to all those who turned out to support us on Tuesday.”