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GNF looks to 10th bullock show and sale

George and Fuhrmann is now just two weeks away from its 10th annual bullock and steer show and sale on Thursday 2 September, and stock agent Matthew Grayson is expecting big things.

“It’s sort of the showpiece of sale for the year,” Matthew said.

“The market’s always generally stronger than what people would be hearing on a weekday.”

Matthew said the event seemed to grow in size each year and, despite some curveballs thrown by the Covid-19 pandemic, George and Fuhrmann were expecting approximately 400 cattle on the day.

“The amount of people that will be there will depend on the restrictions that come out of New South Wales,” he said.

“We get a spread (of buyers). All the feedlots, they vary from Goondiwindi down to northern New South Wales, back to Wandarrah.

“Commission buyers always come along. If some people can’t get there someone else will be there doing the job for them.”

There are more than $10,000 in cash prizes to be won on the day.

Entries must be nominated by Monday 30 August and cattle at the Warwick Saleyards by 7pm Wednesday 1 September, in time for weighing to commence at 6am Thursday 2 September for class allotment.

There are seven classes that will be judged on the day. Cash prizes will also be awarded to the Champion Pen of Steers, Reserve Champion Pen of Steers, and Champion Pen of Feeder Steers.

Judging will commence at 8am, presentations will commence at 9.45am and the sale at 10am.

For full details about the show and sale, contact George and Fuhrmann on (07) 4661 4644.

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