Bullock Hills stud principal Brad Patterson (left) with Loreen Kitchen who was representing NSW buyer Peter Cook, Boranah Simmental stud, Coolah, Bullock Hills connection Lach Patterson, Elders Margaret River representative Don Page, bull buyer Ross Thornton, Denmark and Bullock Hills connection Sam Patterson. The two bulls both sold for $5750.

Two red-coated head-turning led bulls from Bullock Hills stud, Katanning, which commanded the $5750 price tags at this year’s WA Supreme sale held in February.

Both specimens being the stud’s first progeny sired by South African sire Shawacres Nacobi IMC P Y 032 (ET).

One of these was Bullock Hills Buster, a soft, proud 880kg polled bull with a scrotal circumference of 46cm and 200, 400 and 600-day weight EBVs of +22, +44 and +40.

Buster was claimed through a telephone bid from Peter and Charmaine Cook, Barana Simmental stud, Coolah, NSW, who had never bought a bull from WA previously, but liked the look of Buster after seeing him on the internet.

The Cooks were intent on securing the bull in order to broaden their stud’s genetic base and introduce further poll genetics into the operation, as well as infuse early maturing traits into their herd. Buster will be used over 18 month-old stud heifers.

Bullock Hills Belarus also packed a punch in the ring, attracting the $5750 equal top price because of his thickness, depth of body, spring of rib and moderate frame.

Taking the bull home was R & P Thornton, Denmark, who liked the bull’s below average birth weight and above average growth rates as well as his visual outlook.

Ross Thornton said the bull had great depth, a good back end and held his head high, being the ideal type to use over his Friesian cross cows to produce baby beef.

Bullock Hills achieved a 100pc clearance, selling five further bulls to average $4429,

Thankyou to TRAVIS KING from the Farm Weekly for providing this artricle.