Agra said this week that 7200 weaners were sold in the first week of its annual weaner auctions breaking a record ever set by a public livestock sale in the country. The auction, which reveals significant price increase over last years, obtained a total of N$21.3 million in one week, the auctioneer said in a statement.
Brahman and Brahman cross breeds of exceptional quality were part of the weaners that came under the hammer during the current series of weaner auctions presented by Agra.
It is anticipated that a total of 12000 weaners will be sold during this years series of weaner auctions, which is slightly more than the 11229 weaners sold last year. The weaners auctions started during mid July and will end on 24 August. During last Fridays auction in Gobabis, where 1800 calves were sold, prices jumped to up to N$16.35 per kg for tollies. At preceding auctions held in Outjo, Otjiwarongo, Rehoboth and Grootfontein, weaner calves came under the hammer for up to N$15.50 per kg.
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