In what was our first Online Genetics Auction and our first online auction for Ireland, we were thrilled with both the quality and number of lots entered.

With a total of 105 lots, we saw a pleasing range of beef and sheep entries from straws and embryos to breeding heifers and recipients.  With 68 separate bidders, we saw fantastic bidding activity throughout the weekend in which 38 lots significantly exceeded expected auction prices.

Auction Highlights

Lots entered: 105

Clearance rate: 65%

Number vendors: 22

Number Buyers: 26

Breeding Bull: Lot 101 – €3,100 (Hybrid Breeding Bull, McDermotts Knedo)

Breeding Heifer: Lot 111 – €2,850 (Charolais, Ballynabreen Rosaleen)

Beef Straws: Lot 73 – €340 per straw (Limousin Ideal 23)

Recipient Ewe carrying Dutch Spotted Embryo: Lot 11 – €2,000

Sheep Straws: Lot 1 – €65 per straw (Dutch Spotted Diamond Ezra).

We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all of our vendors for supporting and helping to promote the auction along with everyone that bid and purchased.

We will soon be announcing our next Hassall Brothers Ireland online auction, so please follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with the latest news/announcements.