Wirruna Poll Herefords top at $35,000 for 71/72

Mr Locke wrote that the 'R' bulls on offer are 18 months old and represent some of the best genetics available in the country.

They are grass-fed, independently assessed for fertility and structure and are ready to work.

71/72 bulls sold - top $35,000, av $12,850

8/8 PTIC females sold - top $9000, av $7718

10/10 PTIC females sold - top $7800, av $7400

12/12 PTIC females sold - top $5400, av $4933

The top priced bull Wirruna Rossvale R291, was bought through AuctionsPlus by Yalgoo Pastoral, Walcha..

He was described in the catalogue as 'an attractive Napier son for boosting carcase'.

With his strong EBV's for carcase traits he was measured in the top one percent for EMA and IMF percentage.

Weighing 670kg he has a scrotal size of 39cm.

Jock Nivison, Yalgoo Pastoral Co, Walcha, said his genetic program is very carcase orientated and the measured carcase traits and the solid pedigree of his new sire will compliment the breeding direction at Yalgoo.

"He has the rare combination of high EMA and IMF with visual muscle," Mr Nivison said.

"They are hard things to put together, and we are trying to increase IMF but not lose our visual muscle."

Wirruna Rossvale R291 December 2021 Group Breedplan EBV's included +8.3 EMA, +2.8 IMF and +3.2 Rib Fat mm, along with +7.8 Calving Ease and +2.4 Birth Weight.

The top priced PTIC female Wirruna Golden Vanity P103 was bought by E and C Edwards, Forrest, for $9000, and the top priced pen of six PTIC females was also bought by E and C Edwards, Forrest, for $7800 per head.

Interfaced with AuctionsPlus, the Helmsman Sale System was introduced by Damo Holloway and Tim Nutrien, Nutrien, and was settled by Nutrien, Holbrook.

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