Outstanding quality was on offer. “The expectations were far exceeded for the day,” says Kobus du Toit, chairperson of the Vlakte Bonsmara group.
The average of the auction was as follows:
Bulls
18 Top Bonsmara stud bulls were offered and achieved an average price of R110 000.00. The most expensive bulls of Jean Gouws, Lot 8 and Lot 11, were sold for R180 000. Lot 8 was sold to Hardus De Beer (jnr & snr) of Harcor Farming. Lot 11 was sold to Koos Hartzenberg.
Females animals
With the top-quality female animals at every auction, it is sure that the study group is on the right track. Only strictly screened commercial animals were offered.
- 12 Weaner calves on auction achieved an average of R 12 000.00. The highest price of R 17 500.00 from Frits Kroon is sold to Darren Sullivan.
- 27 Open heifers were sold at an average of R 17 740.74. The highest price achieved was R 19 000 from Kobus du Toit, also sold to Darren Sullivan.
- 57 Cows and calves achieved an average of R 39 859.65. The highest price of R 47 000.00 was sold by L Riekert and Seuns, bought by Koos Hartzenberg.
- 43 Pregnant cows sold at an average of R 31 488.37. The highest price of R 37 000.00 was sold by Henk Pretorius, bought by Paul Mojopelo.
- 30 Pregnant cows and calves (3–in1) achieved an average of R 50 166.67. Tian Kruger sold the most expensive lot for R 74 000.00, to Koos Hartzenberg.
- 72 Pregnant heifers achieved an average of R 33 125.00. The highest price sold for R 58 000 from L Riekert and Seuns, bought by Anton Venter.
The Vlakte Bonsmara group cordially invites everyone to their next upcoming auctions:
- 12 July 2023 – Young cattle auction
- 20 October 2023 – Bull auction
- 6 December 2023 – Cattle auction
