| 21 “We have had two really good sales in a row and that increases our confidence in the quality and consistency of what we are doing here. We will be presenting another nice line-up of bulls for people to choose from.” RURAL PEOPLE » John and Mary Allen The stud’s focus on breeding sound, functional cattle that thrive under commercial conditions has earned it a strong reputation in the industry. These strategic acquisitions align perfectly with Mahuta’s breeding philosophy. “We have a productive, fertile herd with days to calving way above the breed average. We consider calving ease and fertility to be amongst the most important traits for efficient beef production. Our herd reflects these values and we hope to pass them onto our clients,” says John. The stud’s focus on breeding sound, functional cattle that thrive under commercial conditions has earned it a strong reputation in the industry. In 2023 the stud sold Mahuta Skywalker 2034 purchased by the Chesterman family of Koanui Polled Herefords for $23,500. It achieved a clearance rate of 64 of 69 bulls presented for an average of around $3700. In 2024 the stud sold 64 of 64 for an average of $3804 with a top price of $11,000 to Otopawa Stud. “We have had two really good sales in a row and that increases our confidence in the quality and consistency of what we are doing here,” says John. The stud will hold its next sale on 12 September, where it will present another selection of yearling bulls bred specifically for heifer mating. “We will be presenting another nice line-up of bulls for people to choose from,” says John. The genetics from the new acquisitions will become available to purchase from 2026, representing an exciting development for the stud’s clients. This patience in building for the future demonstrates the long-term vision that has characterised Mahuta’s four decades of operation. SIMMENTALS 37th On Farm Bull Sale FRIDAY 16th MAY 2025 • 25 Polled & Horned Simmental Bulls • Performance Recorded • Early Maturing Heavily Muscled • Fertility and Serving Capacity Tested PLEASE NOTE EARLIER SALE DATE Enquiries to Tony Thompson 027 280 6148 | glenanthony1@yahoo.co.nz Glenanthony Limited Edition New Herd Sire by St John Gatton SILAGE - ROUND BALES • MCHALE V660 • MULTI-CUT BALER WITH VARIABLE CHAMBER HAY ROUNDS - ALSO MOWING, RAKING AND WRAPPING OF SILAGE AND HAY BULK FERTILISER - SPREADING OF LIME, FERT AND UREA GROUND WORK - CULTIVATION POWER HARROW • SEEDBOX DISCING ROLLER TILLING • DIRECT DRILLING • ROLLER DRILLING CONTACT: Nelson Beckett - 0274 878 018 or 07 826 6777 Beckett Contracting Your agricultural contracting solution
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