Chris Hall, Parkes, said he had seen the 20-month-old son of The Grove Gigabytes, Spry's Gigabytes N122 during the beef week open day and was taken by the bull's carcase data, which was complemented by the bull's conformation.

"The first time I saw the bull I knew he was right for us," Mr Hall said.

"His high IMF, fat and EMA are important for the breed and my herd."

Mr Hall will join his new sire to a select group of females in his 100 head strong stud which services the commercial herd of 300 females, besides having some bulls for sale.

"Having a high IMF is important for the Shorthorn breed to keep the high marbling cattle particularly for the JBS 1000 Guineas program," he said.

"I also liked the bull for his moderate type, he has good structure and a beautiful front end."

Summary:

20/37 Shorthorn bulls - averaged $9250

11/18 Angus bulls - averaged $6818

2/2 Shorthorn heifers - averaged $5000

Other good prices for Shorthorn bulls included $22,000 paid by Riverview Farming, Hillston and $12,000 paid by Wangolina Pty Ltd, Kingston SE, South Australia.

Among the Angus bulls, top price was $12,000 paid for Sprys-W-General N521 by Colmede Investments Pty Ltd, Warwick, Queensland and $12,000 paid for Sprys-W Koojan N549 by Wangolina Pty Ltd, Kingston SE, South Australia.

Two heifers were offered: one sold for $6,000 through AuctionsPlus with Calrossy Anglican Scool, Tamworth paid $4000 for Sprys Buddys Bonnie N67, a 21-month old daughter of Sprys Primrose's Buddy and PTIC to Futurity Knight K126.

The sale was conducted through Elders studstock, and H Francis and Co, Wagga Wagga with guest auctioneer Paul Dooley, Tamworth wielding the gavel.