Cow, calf sold for E10 000 at auction
MAGOGA – There were 16 buyers at the first cattle auction of the year at Magoga Fattening Ranch.
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There were 76 cattle up for auction, which included 15 steers, 25 bullocks, 27 cows, seven calves, and two bulls.
CATTLE AUCTION DETAILS
Lot/name
Lot 56
Lot 16
Lot 24
Lot 66
Lot 55
Lot 36
Lot 48
Weight 350kg 220kg 290kg 220kg 240kg 310kg 230kg
Price
E7 000
E5 000
E5 800
E5 000
E5 000
E7 000
E6 000