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2009 Bull Sale
Station Bred bulls for Station Country.
2nd June 2009 12 noon, Tiraumea
Lot 1 Otapawa Dalton 7031 29/09/07
Dalton is a classy bull. Dark soft coat and a real thick carcase. Great all round EBVs. Top 5% for growth, milk gestation and length. Strong maternal line.
Lot 2 Otapawa Tyke 7060 11 Oct 07
7060 is a striking bull. A very long and think young sire with a strong top line. Top 1% for growth, Prime and Export and top 5% EMA. Carcase performance backed pedigree.
Lot 3 Otapawa Index 7027 25/09/07
A great bull with a great personality. Solid EBVs. Index 7027 is well balanced and with a great carcase and excellent conformation. Sire by 2005 National Beef Expo top priced bull, Otapawa Skymate 2046. Used over 30 females.
Lot 4 Otapawa Extra 7044 03/Oct/07
Extra is a real solid carcase bull backed up with the strong Spot female line. Depth and length with an attractive outlook and balance. Great EBVs. Top 5% over growth traits.
Lot 5 Otapawa Finnie 7026 25/Oct/07
Finnie is all grunt. A real strong station sire, moderate birth and high weight gain. Out of Dartagnion heifer. Top 1% Prime and Export and growth EBVs. Birth wght 38kgs
Lot 6 Otapawa Fred 7007 8 Sept 07
A real classy, eye catching young bull with volume, depth and a great balance of EBVs. Out of a very good Dartagnion female.
30 Bulls are on offer this year. Pedigrees and the rest of the bulls can be viewed at www.herefords.co.nz click the link to sale catalogues. Or contact us below.
For a catalogue contact us: Stuart 06 376 6459 or Otapawa@xtra.co.nz