THE first day of Brahman Week in Gracemere has officially wrapped up, seeing an impressive average of $11,996.
It was the grey Brahmans taking to the ring on day one, and 303 bulls sold for a clearance of 99 per cent and a gross of $3,635,000.
A top of $80,000 stunned day one, with Peter and Joy Newman’s Rathlyn N Falcon 11697 selling to Kelvin and Margaret Maloney, Mt Coolon.
Coming in second, selling for $70,000, was the Fenech family’s FBC Impact Manso 821/1 who sold to D and J Deguara, Hamdenvale Brahmans, Eton.
Selling for $65,000 was the Kirk family’s Carinya Shane, sold to Garglen Brahmans.
The volume buyer of day one was Bush Holdings, from Springsure, who bought a total of 15 lots.
Kelly Butterworth
Rockhampton-based journalist covering all things ag.
Rockhampton-based journalist covering all things ag.
