3R Angus smashes stud record with a $70,000 top and full clearance of 47 bulls at Tamworth
Summary
The 3R Muscle and Maternal Angus sale at Tamworth on August 19 delivered a landmark result, breaking the stud's previous record of $45,000 with a new $70,000 top price. The 3R Angus offering achieved a full clearance of 47 bulls for a $10,596 average, alongside several embryo lots. The record-topping bull was a 570-kilogram yearling with a 34-centimetre scrotal circumference, sired by Connealy Craftsman from a Coleman Donna line. A full brother to the stud's $40,000 top of 2025, he carried standout figures: top 10 per cent 200-day and 400-day growth estimated breeding values of +65 and +112, a +25 milk figure, and a top 1 per cent Angus Breeding Index of $293. A Queensland trading operation from Augathella secured him, partnering with a national genetics company to market the sire, while the stud retained rights to 50 semen straws annually. A second highlight, an 802-kilogram bull with a 40-centimetre scrotal circumference, posted a top 2 per cent Angus Breeding Index of $286 and top 10 per cent growth and milk figures before selling to a Pages River buyer. Volume support came from operations across Western Australia, Walcha, Pokolbin and Dunedoo, with bulls spread into five mainland states. The stud also sold 169 commercial heifers earlier in the week for a $2310 average. Conducted by Elders with AuctionsPlus providing the online interface, the sale underscored the commercial pull of a proven genetic combination and strong maternal lines despite a challenging season and reduced cow numbers across the district.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top price | $70,000 |
| Bulls sold / clearance | 47 of 47 (full clearance) |
| Average price | $10,596 |
| Previous stud record | $45,000 |
| Top bull weight | 570 kg |
| Top bull Angus Breeding Index ($A) | $293 (top 1%) |
| Second-top bull weight | 802 kg |
| Commercial heifers sold | 169 at $2310 average |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the 2026 3R Angus sale?
The sale reached a high of $70,000, a new stud record that surpassed the previous best of $45,000. It was paid for a yearling bull that sold to a Queensland trading operation from Augathella.
How many bulls sold and what was the average?
All 47 bulls offered were sold for a full clearance, achieving a $10,596 average. Several embryo lots were also sold on the day.
What were the top bull's key measurements?
The record-topping yearling weighed 570 kilograms with a 34-centimetre scrotal circumference. He rated in the top 1 per cent of the breed for the Angus Breeding Index at $293.
What breeding values did the top bull carry?
He posted top 10 per cent 200-day and 400-day growth estimated breeding values of +65 and +112, plus a +25 milk figure. Those numbers placed him among the strongest of the drop.
How was the record bull bred?
The bull was sired by Connealy Craftsman from a Coleman Donna line and was a full brother to the stud's $40,000 top-priced bull from 2025. The genetic combination has now topped the sale in consecutive years.
What was the second-highest bull like?
An 802-kilogram bull with a 40-centimetre scrotal circumference sold to a Pages River buyer. He carried a top 2 per cent Angus Breeding Index of $286 and top 10 per cent growth and milk figures.
Were commercial cattle also sold?
Yes, the stud sold 169 commercial heifers earlier in the week for a $2310 average. Bulls from the sale were spread into five mainland states.
Who conducted the sale?
The sale was conducted by Elders, with AuctionsPlus providing the online bidding interface. A guest auctioneer officiated on the day.
