LOT 1
LAR 23-060
LAR 23-060
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Lot 1. LAR23-060 A tough hardy robust 5 star bull to kick off the sale. This bull with very correct attributes and conformation, was used in the stud herd. The first son of herd sire LAR21-045 up for sale (Lot 8, top price bull in 2025 sold to Sebadja Bonsmaras.) Lot 1 has an exceptional dam, LAR20-319 who has an outstanding 9 score, LAR21-400 weaner calf. Lot 1’s dam is a daughter of the exceptional herd sire LAR14-446 from the stalwart line of LAR95-050.(111/15 calves) LAR14-446 was born when his dam was 19 years old. Longevity, fertility and milk at its best in this line. Lot 1, a medium frame size bull with exceptional length, width and broad over the shoulder and back. His grandmother, LAR13-228 is an Elite Gold cow in the Umvozana Bonsmara Stud herd. Lot 1 was one of the heavy weaners, 270kg and a top performer on his D Phase test, ADG 135. A well adapted masculine bull with muscling but does not carry the Myostatin gene. A light birth mass calf of 28kg, and recommended to open heifers. A semen share is retained in this bull. Straws have been successfully tapped and frozen.
LOT 2
LAR 23-262
LAR 23-262 Logix Pedigree Report
Lot 2. LAR23-262. An attractive bull with an outstanding productive female line from both Up George & LFR herds. Lot 2’s dam LAR19-308 is a daughter of herd sire LAR16-093 (Sebadja Bonsmaras) who’s dam is the well known cow LAR13-049, (105/9) also the dam of Lot 8, LAR21-400, & LAR20-403 (Bonga Bonsmaras) 100% retention on all 9 calves. Lot 2’s dam LAR19-308, (118/3) is a perfect looking cow with capacity & femininity, producing high scoring & productive calves. Her son LAR22-055 was lot 4 in 2025 and was used in the stud herd as was Lot 2. Lot 2’s maternal grandmother, LAR13-341, (101/7) Elite Silver, embryo donor with Bella Allianza. Lot 2’s sire LFR19-014, bought from Sebadja Bonsmaras, is exceptionally well bred. His dam LFR15-50,(100/7) was a firm favourite cow in the LFR Stud & is a paternal sister to the well known cow LAR10-159. Same sire LAR08-054. Lot 2 has exceptional lineage, a very correct & attractive bull who will add exceptional value to any herd. This bull has been used in the stud herd.
LOT 3
LAR 23-151
LAR 23-151
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Lot 3. LAR23-151. One of the best LAR19-319 sons on sale including Lot 4, LAR23-009 (9 in total). This impressive herd sire LAR19-319 (Ons Tuiste Bonsmaras, sold in 2023 for R2 mill) has bred exceptional width over the shoulders and hindquarters, strong toplines and excellent length. Heavy adapted weaners that thrive and grow well. He is the brother of LAR14-173 and LAR17-358, same exceptional Elite Gold dam LAR10-159 (105/11). This Lot 3 is no exception with his good masculine “houding”, exceptional width over the back and hindquarters. Lot 3’s dam LAR20-364, sold to Baszohn Bonsmaras, a very neat square compact cow, who is a grand daughter of LAR14-173. This gives lot 3 a solid background of genetics with the special cow, LAR10-159 in both dam and sire lines, as well as 2 Elite Gold cows. We have high hopes for this bull, with his exceptional combination of genetics and conformation. The type we like to breed. A semen share is retained.
LOT 4
LAR 23-009
LAR 23-009
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Lot 4. LAR23-009. This bull is a block of beef! He has incredible capacity with a solid broad topline and width in the hindquarter. He is one of 2 maternal brothers on sale, Lot 4 and Lot 6 (same dam LAR08-245) Maternal brothers of the legendary bull LAR19-373. Their dam LAR08-245, at 18 years old, an incredible Elite Gold cow, 104/13, still in the herd with her 14th calf. Lot 4’s maternal brother, LAR19-373, a world renowned bull, was awarded a Gold Medal in the Asia/Africa category for the Champion of the World category, and achieving top 8 in the World Supreme All Breeds competition. A remarkable achievement for Bonsmara SA and humbling experience for Up George. Lot 4, with his sire LAR19-319, the brother of LAR14-173 and LAR17-358 (see Lot 3) has a genetic combination of the best of the best with the Elite Gold cow LAR10-159 and his dam LAR08-245. In Lot 4’s immediate family are herd sires, LAR14-173, LAR17-358, LAR19-319 and LAR19-373 and LAR21-535 (Lot 6) With a lineage of faultless and highly productive female lines we are optimistic that Lot 4 will breed superb females, the basis for any competitive herd in the beef industry. We have used Lot 4 in the stud herd and we retain a semen share of this well bred bull.
LOT 5
LAR 23-122
LAR 23-122
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Lot 5. LAR23-122. One of the top sons of LAR21-045 (Top price bull in 2025, Sebadja Bonsmaras) A 4.5 star bull with remarkable capacity. This obvious visual trait is of great importance in our selections which indicates a functional and productive animal which is able to convert large amounts of natural grazing into beef. This leads to overall better feed conversion and growth, transforming into a healthier, well adapted, economical animal, emphasizing growth in width and length as opposed to height. Lot 5, a well bred bull, recommended for heifers. Light on birth mass, 29kgs and calving ease of 107, with outstanding milk and calf growth, a heavy weaner for a first calver, 255kgs. A bull with balance in conformation, excellent estimated breeding values as well as an outstanding pedigree with milk, fertility and growth. Lot 5’s maternal grandmothers LAR11-099 and CEF11-46, both high producing Elite Gold cows. One semen share has been taken. The bull has been successfully tapped.
LOT 6
LAR 21-535
LAR 21-535
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Lot 6. LAR21-535. Not often in cattle breeding does one have the privilege of breeding a cow who produces such outstanding bull calves, where they have all been used in the herd to continue her legacy. This cow is the legendary LAR08-245, (LAR04-287 daughter, 114/13 calves) who is still in the herd at 18 years old, with another promising bull calf at foot. She is the dam of Lot 6, Lot 4 & the world record price Bonsmara bull LAR19-373. Lot 6 has one of the best heads in the industry we’ve seen. The width between the eyes continues right through to the pin bones. A very correct early maturing compact bull with capacity, width, very strong over the back, loin & hindquarters, well muscled & Myostatin free, a tight sheath & big well formed scrotum. Lot 6 has an extremely well connected pedigree. His sire LAR18-154, (305 kg weaner)who also had an exceptional head & conformation, is a son of the stalwart cow LAR13-068 (Elite Silver, 107/7 calves, BP10-17 daughter) This grand-dam LAR13-68 of Lot 6, is one of the broadest cows in the herd with exceptional capacity. We have used 3 of her sons in the herd including Lot 14. Lot 6 is a well balanced bull with excellent breeding values and above all an outstanding pedigree. Myostatin free. He has been used in the Up George and Westbourne Stud herds. 2 semen shares of this bull have been taken. A semen share is retained.
LOT 7
LAR 23-071
LAR 23-071 Logix Pedigree Report
LOT 8
LAR 21-400
LAR 21-400 Logix Pedigree Report
Lot 8. LAR21-400. A very special quality bull on offer. He is one of the best “packages” ever to be put up for auction at Up George. Not only is Lot 8 phenotypically one of the finest bulls ever bred at Up George, but also has one the most influential combinations of dam lines in the herd, namely LAR13-049 & LAR10-159. The dam lines & “bull mothers” are of paramount importance in our herd sire selections as the dam plays a significant role in the value of replacement heifers which is the foundation of any herd striving for adaptability, longevity, uniformity & economic performance. Lot 8’s dam, LAR13-049 (105/8 calves, BP10-17 daughter) is a truly magnificent cow & as perfect as one can get! A real 9 score beauty queen, dark red cow with an exceptional A frame, capacity & beautiful feminine head. She has 100% retention for all 9 calves, 6 daughters in the herd & all 3 sons used in the herd, have become top influential herd sires namely, LAR16-093 (Sebadja Bonsmaras), LAR20-403 (Bonga Bonsmaras) & Lot 8 LAR21-400. The other influential dam is LAR10-159 (Lot 8’s paternal grandmother) who needs no introduction being the dam of herd sires LAR14-173, LAR17-358 & LAR19-319. This Elite Gold, 5 star cow LAR10-159 is the grand mother of Lot 8’s sire LAR17-292. There is incredible retention, longevity & fertility in Lot 8’s pedigree (EBV index 127 & 101) Retention & longevity are 2 of the most important functional features from an economic & production perspective which is often overlooked. LAR17-292’s dam, LAR12-140 (still in the herd) has had 6 maternal sisters in the herd & Grand dam LAR04-209 has had 15 calves. Lot 8, a well balanced bull with exceptional length & topline. He has a proud demeanour, attractive dark quality coat, dark pigment & the conformation qualities we all strive for. Long, broad, depth & capacity & short on the leg. He has bred exceptional true to type calves, both bull & heifer calves. His ave birth mass for 57 calves is 31kgs. Most having dark pigment, broad thickset heavy weaners that are close to the ground, with beautiful feminine heifer calves showing Lot 8’s dam’s striking tendencies. We have used this bull extensively on heifers & cows. 3 semen shares have been taken. We retain a semen share of this outstanding herd sire who will no doubt make a huge impact in the beef industry as he has at Up George.
LOT 9
LAR 23-263
LAR 23-263
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LOT 10
LAR 22-506
LAR 22-506 Logix Pedigree Report
Lot 10. LAR22-506. This is a unique situation for Up George to offer more than 1 exceptional proven herd sires on auction. Lot 10 is a very impressive son of the ever popular herd sire LAR17-358 with numerous share holders. He is a “block of beef” with very similar positive attributes as his sire, with an extremely attractive masculine broad head. This width follows on throughout his conformation, being extremely broad over the back & hind quarters. An attractive wide awake, heavy bull, short on the leg & genetically an early maturing type with a light birth mass (33kg) & excellent growth .(114 EBV) One of the last calves to be born in 2022, he did exceptionally well to compete in his D phase group with above average weight gains. (ADG index 116) This is a highly valuable attribute of adaptability, with the ability to thrive, reproduce & maintain body condition under environmental stress. This being essential for herd profitability without relying on supplementary feed. As breeders we like to concentrate on producing quality beef primarily off the veld. Lot 10’s dam, LAR18-442, is a perfect type of cow, very broad, strong topline, neat & feminine with milk (101/4 calves) A young cow where we used both her first 2 calves in the herd, Lot 10 & the prepotent herd sire LAR21-097 (Kobus du Toit) LAR18-442, a very attractive daughter of herd sire LAR14-106 (Jean Gouws & Andre vd Heyde. We used Lot 10 in Summer & Autumn on cows with very successful results. Broad thickset calves, with dark pigment, both males & females. One of his top heifer calves on sale this year with her dam, LAR20-329 (LAR17-292 daughter) as Lot 85. One can clearly see the traits of Lot 10’s grandmother, the stalwart cow LAR10-159 (dam of herd sires LAR14-173, LAR17-358, LAR19-319) coming through in the progeny of Lot 10. A semen share is retained. Straws have been successfully tapped and frozen.
