The following is a list of what some buyers seek. If you are not a member but interested in acquiring Red Devon, get in touch with the Association and we will help to meet your needs. Below is a helpful table regarding standard stock pricing.
| Pricing Guide 2022 | |
| Category | Price, NZ$ + GST |
| Calves of all types, newly weaned to 10 months | 750-1250 |
| Heifers, 10-18 months | 1200-1300 |
| Bulls, 10-18 months | 1500-2200 |
| Heifers, 20-30 months | 1500-1700 |
| Cows 2-5 years | 1850 and up |
| Cows 5+ years | 1700 and up |
| addition for in calf, depending on sire | +300-800 |
| addition for calf at foot, depending on sire | +500-1000 |
| Bulls, 20-30 months | 2300-3000 |
| Bulls, over 3 years | upwards from 3000 as demand dictates |
| Please note that some breeders are willing to offer more favourable prices for prospective members seeking to establish themselves with Red Devon stock. Queries on this should be taken to the Council with an indication of stock type and numbers sought, and intentions of membership. Handled on a case by case basis. |
A successful transition to Red Devon underway at Mt Cass Station, more stock needed in the coming year
Dave Woolridge reports he is pleased with the initial results as he makes the transition to Red Devon at his organic operations. Pleased enough to be escalating and accelerating the growth plans, so while he thinks the stock intake this year is covered, he wants to put the word out that next year he’ll be looking for even more – on the order of 100 heifers that have not calved, run with bull appreciated. The stock don’t necessarily need to be registered but they do need to be really good quality, particularly in temperament. A video of someone walking amongst the stock would be valuable for him to assess the temperament. He is looking for polled stock only and is happy with autumn calving stock as he has a herd split across autumn and spring calving. Mt Cass station is in Waipara in North Canterbury. www.washcreek.co.nz .
Mt Cass Station in Waipara in North Canterbury. Contact Dave Wooldridge, Livestock manager on +64272594859 or at dave.wooldridge@mtcass.co.nz