Sernick Bonsmaras had yet another successful auction.
The averages were as follows:
- Bulls sold for an average of R 106 887 with the highest bid reaching R 350 000.
- Stud cows reached an average price of R 64 884. The highest selling cow sold for R85 000.
- Under the 3-in-1 category, the average price was R 36 636 with the highest price as R 42 000.
- Cows and calves combos reached R 27 452 as the highest bid, averaging R 32 000.
- Pregnant cows averaged R 24 611 and the highest bid was R 29 000.
- Pregnant heifers averaged at R 22 277 and the highest bid was R 26 000.
- Open heifers reached a high bid of R 18 500 and averaged at R 15 667.
In Sernick Bonsmara’s breeding program, the breeder focuses on growth, feed conversion and the carcass characteristics of the breed.
“There are a lot of up-and-coming farmers who like to attend the auction,” says Nick.
The Serfontein group invites all farmers to the next auction.
If you want to market your auction contact:
Tiny Smith – 082 698 3353 – tiny@agri4all.com
Lynette van Tonder – 074 694 4422 – lynette@agri4all.com