The offering of 80 Angus cows with calves following a part-herd dispersal, along with many PTIC females was a feature of the special cattle sale held at Cooma on Friday, which also included good lines of weaners.
With 2500 yarded, Monaro Livestock and Property, Cooma agent Gary Evans quoted the sale as “very solid on strong demand from restockers who recognise the breeding of the cattle.”
“Values were strong across all types,” he said.
Steer weaners sold from $1050 to $1290, with lighter weights selling to $980, when estimated at 230kg. Heifer weaners sold from $985 to $1175, with a pen of 18 month unjoined heifers sold for $930, and lighter heifers, estimated at 190kg sold to $800.
Hazeldean Pty Ltd, Cooma, sold 25 Angus steers for $1290.
FNL Investments, Jindabyne sold 15 Angus cows, five to eight years, Rosskin-blood with calves for $2360 when bought by Corryong-based breeder.
Cooma Associated Agents conducted the sale.