Sellout Spring Sale at Gisborne’s Turihaua Angus

Turihaua Angus had 26 yearling bulls sell to new homes in their recent on-farm Spring Sale auction, with eight R2 bulls.

Turihaua Angus enjoyed a total clearance in its recent Spring Sale, with 26 yearling bulls and eight rising 2-year-olds on the way to new homes.

The yearlings averaged a record high of $8923.

“There were consistent prices paid and a bull for everyone,” said studmaster Paul Williams.

A top price of $12,500 was paid twice, with bulls purchased by Livestone Valley Bluffs and Whareopaia Station.

“They are loyal clients who have been reaping the rewards of the Turihaua programme for many years.

A total clearance for Turihaua in their Spring Sale last month in the stud's on-farm rostrum (pictured). It was described as "a very strong sale." Photo / Supplied

“The bulls receiving the highest inspection were the ones carrying strong calving ease and low birth weight traits. Farmers clearly want peace of mind at calving time,” Williams said.

Sons of the stud’s premier sires, Turihaua Napalm and Turihaua Maestro, were sought after, with those bloodlines achieving strong bidding.

PGG Wrightson genetics representative Emma Pollitt said it was a very strong sale.

“The yearlings were a well-presented line of young bulls that represented Turihaua’s yearling bull programme really well.

“They were rock-solid cattle – heifer mating specialists.”

Williams said having their strong, loyal, regular client base back in the rostrum was great.

“As well as the steady bidding from the bench of buyers in the Turihaua sales rostrum, there was quite a bit of online bidding action via BIDR as well, with two bulls heading down to Montrose in North Canterbury.”