The annual Irish Aberdeen angus Association spring bull sale held in Thurles on April 24th seen a steady demand for bulls with average settling at over €3,500.
Leading the way on prices was the September 2022 born bull Luddenmore Vesuvius who hit the market at €4,900. This powerful young bull was bred by Dr Michael Sheahan and carried a dairy Beef Index (DBI) of €169. Sired by the herds senior stock bull Drumhill Lord Hampstead V127 his pedigree also includes Friarstown Evolver and Hf Rebel.
Taking the second top price was the first bull into the ring, Kilsarlaught Lord Harry Y611 who met his reserve at €4,500. Sired by Intelagri Maverick, the August 2022 born bull carried five stars on most traits with a DBI of €174. Bred by the Houlihan family in west Cork he was secured for pedigree breeding.
Next in line was Goulding Jumbo Y342 from Mattherw and Rita Goulding, Kerry. This bull again carried a very high DBI of €165 and was knocked down at €4,000. Sired by the herds stock bull Drumhill Eveready W827 he was out of the herds Jane line. This topped an impressive day for the Goulding herd who sold three bulls to average over €3,530.
John McEnroe of the Liss herd also had a good day selling three bulls to average €3,600. Top of these was Liss Meteorite Z251 who sold for €3,800. This son of Lisduff Bang Bang V742 is from the Minree family and he carried a DBI of €134.
The buyers of these four top priced bulls also received €250 back as a premium. These were sponsored by Angus Beef Ireland and the IAAA.
Overall 71% of the bulls on offer found new homes to average €3,530.
