12 | Broadwood Charolais Stud R2 Sale Bulls grazing in May last year. RURAL PEOPLE » Broadwood Charolais They will put up two of their Angus R2s at the Broadwood sale from their Hokianga Angus Stud. Over the two farms the Semenoffs run 270 registered purebred Charolais cattle and a small commercial herd of 40 cows. All are run with registered purebred Charolais bulls. Wayne says the Charolais breed is a very popular cross as it gives offspring a nice uniform colour and offers farmers flexibility as they can be finished either early or later as they put weight on without moving into the cheaper grades. First calving heifers are sent to an Angus or Devon bull and these are sold at the weaner fair in Broadwood each March. The mixed age commercial cows (black and white faces mainly) have a purebred Charolais bull put over them to produce a crossbred calf that are also sold at this fair. Gay says the May sale bulls will be penned by 10am for viewing and the Semenoffs welcome a visit any time. A ‘B mob’ will be offered via paddock sale but virtually all have been committed to purchase by dairy farmers. The Semenoffs will also pass a record on to the school of the sales results so the students can see if they have a good eye for a great bull and they picked the top dollar animal hopefully encouraging the next generation to take an interest in a farming or breeding career. A young Broadwood herd sire. BEEF FARMERS: Join the rush, buy a GLENANTHONY SIMMENTAL BULL this year for: • Extra live weight at weaning • Extra live weight at finishing • Less feed, less cost, less fuss! Glenanthony Democrat Bull Sale Thursday 8th June Farm Rd Waipukurau Enquiries to Tony Thompson 027 280 6148 • from page 11
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