APRIL generally signals a slowing in the number of autumn bull sales conducted across the country.
Traditionally the break between autumn and spring selling seasons was a well-defined six to eight week period from April until June, but in recent years this distinction has become less clearly defined, as seedstock breeders move sale dates as part of their strategy to free up their sale and attract greater competition from producers who may be looking for sires to enter spring or late autumn joining herds.
While this year’s autumn sales commenced in early February, there are still several…
