There were 610 cattle at the recent Hobson & Co Charlgrove sale. Record prices were achieved at the sale, with prices even higher than the inflated 2011 market. 2 magnificent cows sold by John & Debbie ford sold for R16.80/kg, and weaners belonging to Rod Nightingale fetching as much as R22.47/kg. Please remember the Charlgrove competition next month on 25 November. Prizes will be on offer. Prices from the recent sale were as follows:
Type of Stock | No of Stock | Average Price | Average Price/kg |
Bulls | 8 | R7625.00 | R14.13/kg |
Cows | 130 | R7055.22 | R14.59/kg |
Calves | 371 | R4192.59 | R21.71/kg |
Heifers | 21 | R5650.00 | R15.66/kg |
Oxen | 69 | R6858.70 | R16.54/kg |
Cows & Calves | 11 | R7250.00 | R7250.00 |