Aberdeen Angus Elite sale Sat 10th December Carrick-on-Shannon

tanko

Anyone going to this?
There was some super Bulls at it last year. Any Angus breeders on here know if it'll be as good this year?

blue5000

I got a catalogue in the post alright, but I'm not in the market for an Angus bull this year. Hopefully Bellview will have a bit of news for us;)

tanko

You must be happy with the Mogeely Joe bull so?

blue5000

tanko wrote: »

You must be happy with the Mogeely Joe bull so?

Ya can't complain, weighed weanlings in late Oct and they have performed well on no meal. Milk kgs have slipped a bit in the Aug proof though. Hopefully will come back up again as more people start weighing calves at birth. At present I'd say I've very few bulls being born at 45kg. The standard 40 and 45kg at birth goes against smaller breeds. Can't win them all.

Bellview

blue5000 wrote:

I got a catalogue in the post alright, but I'm not in the market for an Angus bull this year. Hopefully Bellview will have a bit of news for us

I won't make it this year unfortunately first time in a long time as I often did some shopping there. Mrs Bellview has me prebooked and I can't get out... The boss man will be there. I had a good look at cat alright. A lot of breeding will suit suckler.. some of bloodlines not my liking.. but that said it is the best sale quality in both bull and female in Ireland.

There is also a heifer being offered by Holland family for Crumlin so hopefully a good price will be received.

wiggy123

catalogue looks gd..some gd stock entered, females look gd also.. all going well prices will be good.. weak stirling hopefully won't effect the sale

kay 9

Is there an online catalogue available? Going to try to go Saturday. What time does it start? Cheers

tanko

Catalogue on irishangus.ie. Show at 9.30 sale at 12.00

kay 9

Thanks tanko

WexfordFarmer

A might go down for a gaup with the oul lad to have a look sure hope it's not a expensive trip as I've had plenty of them at sheep sales this year by the way does aneyone know how many Aberdeens are on show as might bring down the cattle trailer incase there's a oul bargain !

blue5000

WexfordFarmer wrote: »

A might go down for a gaup with the oul lad to have a look sure hope it's not a expensive trip as I've had plenty of them at sheep sales this year by the way does aneyone know how many Aberdeens are on show as might bring down the cattle trailer incase there's a oul bargain !

If you take a jeep and trailer from Wexford to Carrick-on shannon it's going to cost you the guts of a €100 in diesel, so you might as well buy something when you are there.:D Over 80 lots in the catalogue.

WexfordFarmer

blue5000 wrote: »

WexfordFarmer wrote: »

A might go down for a gaup with the oul lad to have a look sure hope it's not a expensive trip as I've had plenty of them at sheep sales this year by the way does aneyone know how many Aberdeens are on show as might bring down the cattle trailer incase there's a oul bargain !

If you take a jeep and trailer from Wexford to Carrick-on shannon it's going to cost you the guts of a €100 in diesel, so you might as well buy something when you are there.:D Over 80 lots in the catalogue.

That's true any donations are welcome from you also to buy me a Angus on your behalf think of it as a Christmas donation

kay 9

Anyone purchase today? Quality stock. Had to go before sale

tanko

Had to leave after about twenty Bulls were sold, not as many big prices as last year, think there was only two Bulls over 4K at that stage.
Wouldn't mind having this lady around the place, anyone know what she made?

Bellview

Just spoke with the boss man. Female trade was crazy. Reserve champ from Appleby made 8300. The champ from differ made 5100. There were a number of heifers made over 4 and 5 know. The bull trade was also strong with average of around 3k. There are some photos on Irish angus Facebook with prices. Once I see cat I will share more

kay 9

tanko wrote: »

Had to leave after about twenty Bulls were sold, not as many big prices as last year, think there was only two Bulls over 4K at that stage.
Wouldn't mind having this lady around the place, anyone know what she made?

Yeah, had to leave myself. I took notice of her too at the stalls. There was some standout stock in fairness.

tanko

Thought this was a fine bull, can't remember what lot no he was.

Bellview

She made the 8300... you have a good eye

tanko

Bellview wrote: »

She made the 8300... you have a good eye

Don't know about that, didn't know anything about her just thought she was a beauty. Some price for her.
From a commercial point of view I'm always very impressed by cattle off BJG. I think I might try him on a cow or two next year.

Bellview

tanko wrote:

Don't know about that, didn't know anything about her just thought she was a beauty. Some price for her. From a commercial point of view I'm always very impressed by cattle off BJG. I think I might try him on a cow or two next year.

Big cattle off him only advice I would give is on a mature cow. I know of two pedigree cows that failed to calve him. Any son of his are only suited for suckler as in a dairy farm they will keep the vets really busy