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The 2026 sale bulls are now on the site. Click the photo or name of the bull to view their page.
Shorthorn sires this year include AI sire, Muridale Phantom. Natural mated sires are Hinewaka Gold 71/18, Glendhu Parkinson, Glendhu Papalii.
Phantom is top 1% All Points Index, has excellent birthweight (top of breed in EBVs) and calving ease. This is measured in a multibreed, multi country evaluation. In NZ Shorthorn EBVS, he is top 1% of breed for Gestation length, top 10% for Birthweight, Scrotal size and Days to calving, top 15 % for Calving ease and Rump fat.
Hinewaka Gold 71/18 we bought in 2020, he is a huge bull so if you're looking for size, there are some big genetics there. He is throwing growth, fat and carcase weight. Top 1% for 200, 400, 600 day weights, carcase weight and IMF (marbling). Top 5% Milk, top 10% for Eye muscle area, rib fat and Self replacing index and top 15% for scrotal size, top 20% for Rump fat. These are NZ Shorthorn EBVs, same evaluation tool that we have for our bulls.
Parkinson also has excellent growth and carcase figures. Top 1% of the breed for Eye Muscle Area, Top 5% for Carcase weight and Retail beef yield, Top 10% for 400 and 600 day weights.
Papalii is a smaller bull with excellent carcase traits. Top 5% of the breed for Retail beef yield, top 15 % for Eye
Date for the sale is 26th of June, this will be a hybrid sale, held on farm and online via bidr. Feel free to contact us if you would like to see the bulls in the flesh before the sale, or if you have any inquiries or questions.
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