Armidale Cattle Sale 19th January 2012

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There was an increase in numbers with the inclusion of a line of 300 EU accredited PTIC cows and heifers. Grown cattle
dominated supply with a good selection of cows and grown heifers beside the feature lines. Heavy grown steers and bullocks
were also available in greater numbers. The average quality of the yearling cattle was down. There was a full field of regular
buyers in attendance plus a couple of extra orders.
The young cattle market saw cheaper trends throughout and there were also quality related changes to prices. The trend for
yearling steers to restock and feed was down 10c to 15c/kg. The increase in average price for the lightweight steers was related
to breed quality and weight. Most of the yearling heifers fell into the lightweight category and sold 4c to 14c/kg cheaper with this
including a quality component. Prices for medium and heavy heifer yearlings were dearer but mostly related to the low numbers.
The increased number of heavy grown steers were mainly 4 and 6 tooth and older. The market trend was cheaper, down 7c/kg.
Apart from the PTIC heifers the grown heifers to processors held value and saw little change. The cow market eased with the
trend down 4c to 10c/kg. The bull market was strong selling to a dearer trend.
The line of PTIC cows and heifers presented in fat condition and carried plenty of weight. Restockers showed confidence in the
future and bid strongly on the heifers and the young cows (4 to 6 yrs) at prices in excess of comparable cattle to slaughter.
Processors secured the older cows at prices equal to similar cows in the prime market.

These are only a selection of the bulls available, we have almost 50 to inspect. All have been scanned for EMA, FAT and IMF, weighed and evaluated. Raw data is available upon request. Bulls are priced from $2500 to $5000 + GST. Contact Craig Waters, Mark Atkin or Terry Williams for further information, or to arrange an inspection.

“BRIGHTON” TENTERDEN VIA GUYRA

SATURDAY 25^TH FEBRUARY, COMMENCING 10AM

Farm Items: Landini tractor, 95hp, 4in1 bucket, 200 hours; Kuboto 20hp ride on mower; 6’ slasher; 9” auger (new); Sthil Farmboss chainsaw; Sthil Farmboss with atom borer; McCulloch chain saw; CIG welder; compressor on barrow base; Honda fire fighter (new); 2000ltr tank on trailer with 6m boom spray; ; steel loading ramp; steel wool table;  4x wool pack holders; wool bats; scraper; stencils; bale hooks & 2 buckets; drench guns & ear tag pliers; 2 x Lane’s dog traps; antique dog trap; qty shovels, hoes, block splitter, rakes, etc; Honda self propelled mower; 1000ltr fuel tank on stand; pipe vice; dawn & steel vice; garden tipping trailer; Vineyard cut off disc; drum lifter (200ltr); wire rope sling; ARB snatch block (new); 7’ x 4’6” trailer (registered); 8 bales prime lucerne hay; Suzuki farm bike; quad bike; stock crate (suit Landcruiser); approx 1000 sheep coats, all sizes (new & used); 8’ fibreglass water trough; qty float valves; poly fittings; nuts & bolts; 2 x pressure pumps; Pnenamatic foot rot shears (reconditioned); super spreader; ¾” hoses; Krendal insulation machine, 2 motors (electric), remote controlled, imp USA; 150 bags cellulose insulation product; box of new 6” zinc flashing; boxes of damp course; 2 x hydraulic rams; 2 x PTO shafts; steel off cuts; colourbond & gal roofing (new & used); bull bar (suit VT/VX Commodore; lockable ute toolbox; machine vice; girder runner; RSJ; 8’ x 4’ bench with vice; 5’ x2’ bench with vice; assorted power & hand tools; 2x timber extension ladders; par 12’ steel tressels; ½ pallet of bricks; packs of HWD; furniture timber (Acacia Melanoxalin); turned legs; 2 x old tool boxes with hand tools; wheel barrow; 100mm PVC fittings; Tuza horse float, 3 horse angle, registered;

Household Items & Antiques: Cedar tilt table; Cedar siade table; Cedar suitcase; glass oil lamps; horse drawn ploughs; Oak wardrobe with bevelled mirror; Oak sideboard; 2 x cast iron single beds; brass bed warmer; coppers; 1960’s dressing table; 2 x fridges; 2 x microwaves; laminex table; Moran leather lounge, 2 chairs & foot rest; 5 x cane chairs; Mitsubishi reverse cycle air conditioner with remote; trampoline with new mat; single bed; pin boards, white boards, year planner; office chair; Lamark printer; 4 burner BBQ; foam mattress; old matchbox cars; pine coffee table; dooner covers; walking machine

Livestock: 4 x superfine Merino AI rams, 13.5 – 15.2mic, Merryville blood, 4 years; 2 x White Dorper rams, 4 years; Stock horse cross black gelding; 10 year old stock horse gelding

Further Entries Invited

Phone 02 6779 1777

MARK ATKIN 0427 794 219

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