Buyer and breeder interest is at a high, which has set the table for a memorable 48th National Charbray Bull Sale, offering a select line of top genetics at CQLX on Monday, 29 September.
“Fifteen certified Charbray breeders are offering 83 bulls with depth of breeding that will produce predictability and consistency, those must-have ingredients for a profitable operation,” said sale committee chairman Trevor Ford.
“This sale presents the perfect opportunity to secure genetics to produce all-round paddock performers; they will step up and improve your bottom line, producing easy doing cattle that finish quickly and can withstand a harsher environment.”
Extract 2025 National Sale Catalogue
Alan ‘Griff’ Symonds runs breeding operations across Mt Flora and nearby Oxford Downs with several staff, his wife Janet and their son Brett. Griff and Brett represent the third and fourth generations of the family on Mt Flora, which was purchased in 1954.
“We began utilising Charbray genetics seven years ago, initially over Brahman, then later Droughtmasters cows, for improved finishing results to then sell and trade these crossbred weaners to repeat commission buyers and regular clients,” Griff Symonds said.
The Symonds have noticed that they’re receiving 30-40c/kg more for their Charbray-cross weaners than for the pure Droughtmasters.
“We sold 156 Charbray-cross cattle on 7 August, through CQLX, the top pen made 496c/kg, while the top Droughtmaster pen made 440c/kg.
“The bulls presented at the National are exceptional. Since we started attending the National, the sale has gone from strength to strength as the cattle have consistently gotten better in quality each year.”
The on-line catalogue is available now for viewing @ www.charbray.org or register for your hard copy at admin@charbray.org
On-Line bidding will be operating through the Stocklive platform www.stocklive.com.au
Attending agents are Elders and GDL.
Buyers heading to CQLX for the Monday sale are invited to view the offering on the Sunday afternoon, followed by the not-to-be-missed Meet and Greet at CQLX downstairs beside the selling ring from 5.30pm.
The evening will include the sixth annual Elite Heifer lucky number draw, with this year’s prize Elite Heifer donated by Certified Charbray Breeders Trifecta Charbrays.
Numbers in the draw are $40 each or three for $100 with only 150 numbers available.
Lucky numbers are available by emailing admin@charbray.org
The Meet & Greet will also host a semen auction offering straws from three renowned stud sires Huntington Zeki, Commerce and Forester.
All proceeds will be donated to Dolly’s Dream.
Kerod Lindley and Diane Bush have kindly donated these straws for auction.
