Bonnydale Simmental Bulls Top $7,600 at Bridgetown, WA.

The Introvigne family’s Bonnydale Simmental stud, Bridgetown, WA, mounted another highly successful on-property 9^th Simmental bull sale in February 2005. A large attendance enjoyed the legendary Bonnydale Pre-Sale Bar B Que and bid strongly for the increased offering of bulls.

The sale posted an $7,600 top price, with 39 bulls achieving an impressive $4,085 average. Three of the four passed in bulls sold after the auction.

The top priced bull, Bonnydale Cold Chisel, was purchased by return buyer, Mick Scott, EA Scott, Rosabrook. Sired by Tusmore MrEnforcer, the 924 kg featured low birthweight EBV (+1.9) and good growth EBVs (+17, +25, +26 for 200, 400 and 600 day wts). Mr Scott also liked the bull for his conformation and softness.

Mr Scott also purchased Bonnydale Cacius Clay for $6,400.

The 992 kg Bonnydale Chaffcutter attracted spirited competition, selling for $7,200 to return buyer, Ernie Mondello, Ejeed Pty Ltd, Badgingarra.

Bonnydale Cyclone, by Bonnydale Atomic, sold for $7,000 to RL & GM Giudici, Dardanup.

L Wheatley & Sons, Brooklyn, snapped up two bulls for $6,400 and $6,000.

Tempra Bros. Manjimup, selected three bulls at $6,200, $3,800 and $3,400.

F. Pessotto & Sons, Manjimup, purchased Dirk Brook Canadian Club for $6,000.

The Bonnydale sale attracted widespread interest, partly due to the csale attracted widespread interest, partly due to the catalogue and bull photos being available for viewing on the Simmental website.