The hot auction lasted until the evening. Wang Bo didn't see any sheep breeds that he was very interested in, so he didn't take any further action and just prepared to take a few sheep back.
The auction ended when it got dark in the evening, and there was another auction the next day. This auction lasted for two days.
However, he does not plan to stay any longer, because there is no demand. He participates in this kind of auction purely to join in the fun and gain experience.
After the meeting, he walked out and on the road, he saw people gathered together. There was a pickup truck next to him with headlights on it. The lights were shining, clearly illuminating a farmer wearing a cowboy hat and several cows next to him.
"What is this for?" Wang Bo asked.
Thomas said: "This is called an additional auction. The theme of this auction is that livestock such as sheep, cattle and mules cannot enter the venue. But some people also want to participate, so what should we do? Just take advantage of the end of the meeting to attract Let’s proceed with everyone’s attention.”
Wang Bo was not interested and wanted to leave, but he looked back and became more interested after seeing the cow that was going to be auctioned.
The cows that appear in the light have brownish-yellow fur and are extremely burly. They are basically over three meters in length and about one meter high at the shoulders. They are large and have long hair all over their bodies. What is particularly different is that their heads are She has long, fluffy curly hair, just like the bangs of beautiful boys in Shama, which can cover her eyes.
He had never seen such a cow before, so he walked over unconsciously.
Viewed from up close, you can feel the uniqueness of this kind of cattle. Their muscles are strong and their huge horns are gracefully curved. Some grow straight forward first and then upward, while others grow straight upward first and then straight forward. long.
Compared with Angus cattle of similar size, this kind of cattle has shorter limbs and short legs, which makes their appearance particularly interesting:
The non-mainstream bangs make them look cool, the short legs and pouty mouths make them look cute, and the graceful long horns give them an aristocratic air...
"This is a Highland cow, a descendant of the European bison, one of the special cattle that came to New Zealand from Scotland. What, are you interested?" Thomas recognized the identities of these cows at a glance.
Wang Bo said with interest: "These cows are not bad looking. They are quite interesting."
Thomas said: "Looks like? Well, it is indeed interesting, but if you want to breed, you have to be careful. These guys are not good-tempered gentlemen."
The bidding has already begun. This time, ten breeding bulls and one hundred cows will be auctioned. The starting price of the total price is NZ$1.8 million.
Wang Bo checked the detailed information of these cattle online. As Thomas said, they are Scottish Highland cattle, a kind of cattle that is quite famous in Europe.
These cattle are somewhat similar to yaks in that they are very tolerant of harsh environments and can eat poor quality rations and perform heavy physical labor.
They can survive in ice and snow, and judging from their appearance, these guys have thick fur, which protects them from harsh weather.
Highland cattle have high meat and milk yields and have been the backbone of European farms since early times: they provide milk, meat and skins.
This is a kind of animal that appeared very early in history. Now when you watch movies and TV shows in the European Middle Ages, knights often use the horns to drink water and wine. In fact, they are the horns of this kind of cattle.
The horns can be used as water cups, and the cowhide is more versatile. There is a saying in Scotland: Knights carry copper nails and highland cowhide to the end of the world. What this sentence means is that copper nails and highland cowhide can make a good tent, which can provide shelter from wind and rain.
Of course, modern highland cowhide is not used to make tents, which is too luxurious, but to make clothes, belts and leather shoes. Brand-name leather products such as Playboy and Crocodile are all produced from highland cowhide.
It stands to reason that such excellent cattle should have been promoted long ago, but it is not that simple.
Highland cattle can mate and reproduce all year round. Normally, one male mates with multiple females. The gestation period of the cow is about 9 months, and each litter can give birth to 1 to 2 cubs. The reproductive ability seems to be very strong.
But this is just a superficial appearance. This kind of cow has a very strange temper. It is both ferocious and quiet. There is also a metaphor for love in Scotland:
Love is like highland cattle. Even very tame highland bulls. Whenever the red mist comes, they will no longer be gentle and will turn into angry bison. When this happens, it is best to let nature take its course.
Highland cattle can come into estrus all year round, but the number of estrus is very rare, and the estrus is very irregular. One second they are quietly grazing, and the next they may suddenly want to have a shot.
In order to protect the cows, farms generally do not mix breeding. After the ranchers find that the bulls need cows and are ready, the bulls often calm down again...
Wang Bo burst out laughing when he saw this. What kind of bison offspring are these? These are a group of non-mainstream cattle. Oh, no, it should be said that they are non-mainstream cattle.
This kind of cattle has a relatively high price and is very popular in the country. He doesn't understand why it is put up for auction.
Thomas answered his question: "Because everyone had a difficult time last breeding season, some ranchers still owe money to the bank. If they want to increase their capital turnover, they have to buy some property."
The starting price of a batch of cattle is 1.8 million yuan, which is close to 10 million yuan when converted into RMB. The price is not low.
However, according to the information Wang Bo found and Thomas' introduction, the price is very suitable. The cow price is good and the breeding bull is very valuable. It is normal to sell one for 58,000 New Zealand dollars.
This shows how wealthy New Zealand ranchers are. Selling a batch of cattle can bring back tens of millions of yuan, but it also shows the pressure they are under.
There are tens of millions of cattle. If one of them is infected with some disease and the cattle die in large numbers, it can really drive people to commit suicide.
Those with a huge net worth don't count those with hair. This rule does not respect national boundaries.
Many of the people watching at the scene owned 1.8 million yuan, but not many could spend the money to buy a group of highland cattle.
Breeding this kind of cattle is a very serious matter. Veterinarians with relevant skills must be equipped, good breeding sites must be selected, and all preparations must be made. Otherwise, if one step goes wrong, the money will be lost.
Therefore, there were many people watching at the scene, but no one actually gave the price.
Wang Bo folded his arms and waited for a while. When he saw no one bid, he finally raised his hand: "One million and eight hundred thousand!"
The owner of the highland cattle is ready to leave. This price is the lowest price he can accept. If it is lower, he would rather keep it himself.
Hearing the offer, he was immediately overjoyed and turned around and shouted: "OK, someone has made a bid! One million and eight hundred thousand! One million and eight hundred thousand, guys, this is the first time one hundred and eighty million! What a good highland cattle, Come, look at their teeth and eyes. Will you suffer a loss if you buy them back..." (.)