KISBEY - Right Cross Ranch is owned and operated by Sarah and Jim Anderson and located southwest of Kisbey. They have been hosting cattle sales for 14 years, and on April 1 they held their annual red and black Angus bull sale.
The Anderson family has always worked hard at hosting a no-fuss cowherd with the goal of producing bulls that will be sound, functional and athletic for years.
The 42 yearlings and two-year-old bulls were housed behind the sale barn, where prospective buyers could go to observe the bulls of their liking.
The Andersons were blown away and humbled by the support they received.
One by one, the bulls were ushered through the ring as the auctioneer received the bids from the buyers. Bidding can be done in person, online or through phone call.
It does not take long for the buyers to know which bull they want, and they are willing to pay a good price for the desired animal.
On average, the 42 bulls brought in $8,686, with 67 per cent of them going to repeat buyers and 33 per cent selling to new customers.
Sarah and Jim are thankful to the people in their corner for having another great sale.
“We have so many businesses, employees, neighbours, customers, sales staff, friends and family that have our backs and help us push Right Cross Ranch forward year after year,” said Sarah. “Thank you, we appreciate the support.”
On April 4, 54 polled Hereford bulls arrived at the ranch from Blair Athol Farms, Glenlees Farm, and Haroldson’s Polled Herefords.
This was the 21st annual polled Hereford sale and it is the largest bull sale of its kind in Canada.
Once again, the sales barn was filled with buyers, and they too could go behind the sales barn and view the 54 yearling and two-year-old bulls.
Haroldson’s Pavati 48G 71M, a yearling bull born March 17, 2024, was the highest seller at $35,000.
The next highest seller was Glenlees' J030 Bravo 56M, another yearling bull born Feb. 20, 2024, bringing $22,000.
Blair-Athol 124E Hogan 175L, a two-year-old bull born in May 2023, sold for $18,000. This bull was kept back a year due to his later birth date, but they also wanted to use him and will have calves on the ground this year.
They look forward to seeing the impact these animals will have in the future.
