By Tara de Ryk

BLADWORTH—Over 100 bulls were sold in a few hours at the Palmer Charolais with Nielson Land & Cattle Co. Bull Sale on March 12, culminating weeks of work and effort.

Buyers from near and far filled the bleachers set up in the shop at Palmer Charolais’ farm west of Bladworth. Others submitted their bids online or phoned them in.

It was a good turnout that created an exciting atmosphere as auctioneer Brent Carey talked up the bulls with colourful descriptions such as “Here’s a bull made for travel. He’s got a wheelbase. Wow!” and then rattled off the prices as the ring men kept track of the bids.

Carey even broke his gavel, when emphasizing the “sold” status of a two-year-old Charolais bull that goes by the name HVA Vermont.

This has become a yearly event and is the seventh time Palmer Charolais of Bladworth and Nielson Land & Cattle Co. of Craik have teamed up to sell their purebred bulls.

Helge and Candace By of By Livestock managed the sale for them.

Before the auction Leah Herback of Palmer Charolais thanked everyone for coming out and for supporting the sale.

“The guys have been working seven days a week to make this happen,” Leah said, acknowledging the efforts of family and friends who worked long hours to get ready for the sale.

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