Bull destined for Tasmania
November 10, 2016Courtesy Southern Weekly
A TASMANIAN beef cattle stud has secured a Murray Grey bull from Woodstock in NSW for $15,000.
The bull was sold by Ayr Park Murray Grey Stud principals Ian and Narelle Wilcox to the Wallace family of “Woodbourn”, Cressy, Tasmania.
The bull was inspected by the purchasers who were impressed by his progeny and appearance.
Mr Wilcox said the bull, named Hugh, has outstanding figures, being above the top 1 per cent for positive fats and IMF. EMA +1.7, birth +4.4 going out to +66 for 600 day weight, Rib +1.2, rump +1.6.
“He has impressed all that have inspected him for his structure, muscling, softness and doing ability,” he said.
Mr Wilcox said that he was pleased to see the bull go to a high profile Murray Grey stud.