5 Star Senepol sale tops $32,500 at Gracemere with complete clearance
Summary
The annual 5 Star Senepol sale delivered a complete clearance at CQLX, Gracemere, on Monday, with the Jambin-based stud's 53 Senepol bulls reaching a top of $32,500 on the way to a $13,198 average. A further 12 Senegus males sold to a top of $21,000 for an $11,916 average, bringing the combined bottom-line average to $12,961 across a full auction clearance.
The result marked a substantial lift on the previous year, when Senepol bulls topped at $30,000 for a $9027 average and Senegus males reached $13,000 twice for a $9100 average, producing a combined average of $9038.
Sale topper 5 Star 250059 (PP) was secured at $32,500 by Hewitt Agribusiness, Mudgee. The 23-month-old bull weighed 700 kilograms and scanned 10 millimetres and 7 millimetres for P8 and rib fat respectively, with an eye muscle area of 131 square centimetres and an intramuscular fat reading of 5.6 per cent. It ranked in the top 9 per cent for Rebreed GBV and the top 5 per cent for all three growth indices.
A three-state buyers' panel supported the catalogue alongside strong online participation. Hewitt Agribusiness took two bulls at a $22,250 average, while Rowanlea, Calliope, secured two at a $23,000 average including the $24,000 5 Star 251107 (PP). Bettini Beef, Port Hedland, took six at a $12,167 average, and Burleigh Station, Richmond, four at $17,250. The top Senegus lot, SSR 250527, was offered by Southern Star Rural, Canowindra. Nutrien and Elders conducted the sale, interfaced with StockLive.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Senepol bulls sold | 53 (complete clearance) |
| Senepol top price | $32,500 |
| Senepol average price | $13,198 |
| Senegus males sold | 12 |
| Senegus top price | $21,000 |
| Senegus average price | $11,916 |
| Combined bottom-line average | $12,961 |
| Combined average, previous year | $9038 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the 5 Star Senepol sale top at?
The sale topped at $32,500 for the Senepol bull 5 Star 250059 (PP). The Senegus section topped separately at $21,000. Both sections recorded a complete clearance at auction.
What were the average prices at the sale?
The 53 Senepol bulls averaged $13,198 and the 12 Senegus males averaged $11,916. Combining both sections gave a bottom-line average of $12,961.
How did the result compare with the previous year?
The previous year's Senepol bulls topped at $30,000 for a $9027 average, while Senegus males reached $13,000 on two occasions for a $9100 average. That produced a combined average of $9038, well below the $12,961 combined average recorded this year.
What were the top-priced bull's measurements?
The 23-month-old sale topper weighed 700 kilograms and scanned 10 millimetres for P8 fat and 7 millimetres for rib fat. Its eye muscle area measured 131 square centimetres with an intramuscular fat reading of 5.6 per cent. It ranked in the top 9 per cent for Rebreed GBV and the top 5 per cent for all three growth indices.
Where was the sale held and where is the stud based?
The auction was held at CQLX, Gracemere. The 5 Star stud itself is based at Jambin.
Which buyers were active at the sale?
Hewitt Agribusiness, Mudgee, secured the sale topper and took two bulls at a $22,250 average. Rowanlea, Calliope, took two at a $23,000 average, and Bettini Beef, Port Hedland, took six at a $12,167 average. Burleigh Station, Richmond, secured four at a $17,250 average.
What topped the Senegus section?
The Senegus section topped at $21,000 for SSR 250527, a 26-month-old lot offered by Southern Star Rural, Canowindra. The 12 Senegus males averaged $11,916.
Who conducted the sale?
Nutrien and Elders conducted the sale. Bidding was interfaced with the StockLive online platform.
