A four-decade client relationship delivers the $30,000 top bull at the 2026 Polldale Shorthorns sale at Dubbo
Summary
Long-term client support underpinned the Polldale Shorthorns bull and commercial female sale at Dubbo on August 26, 2026, with repeat buyers again backing the stud's Shorthorn genetics. The $30,000 top-priced bull went to a buyer continuing an association with the stud stretching back 40 years. In all, 22 of 33 bulls sold under the hammer to average $9565 and top at $30,000, with more selling afterwards, while a further 47 commercial females grossed $114,900 to average $2445. The top bull was a September 2024-drop weighing 852 kilograms, ranking in the top 20 per cent for calving ease at +16.5, birthweight at +0.5 and All Purpose Index at +125.48, plus the top 30 per cent for marbling and stayability. The second-highest bull made $22,000, an 868-kilogram July 2024-drop roan ranking in the top three per cent for birthweight and the top five per cent for fat. Two further bulls each sold for $18,000, one ranking in the top three per cent for fat and the other in the top four per cent for marbling. The day's biggest single investment came from a Walgett buyer who spent $93,600 across the bull and female drafts, including $81,600 on 38 commercial females and a $12,000 heifer bull. Females sold from $1800 to $2700 a head across pregnancy-tested and unjoined lines. Another long-term family secured five bulls at a $6000 average for a herd of about 430 Shorthorn females, targeting grass-fed bullocks with added marbling. Buyers described the offering as consistent and well suited to their programs.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top price (bull) | $30,000 |
| Bulls sold under hammer | 22 of 33 |
| Bull average | $9565 |
| Females sold | 47 for $114,900, avg $2445 |
| Second-top bull | $22,000 |
| Top bull weight | 852 kg |
| Top bull All Purpose Index | +125.48 (top 20%) |
| Largest single buyer investment | $93,600 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What was the top price at the 2026 Polldale Shorthorns sale?
A1: The top-priced bull sold for $30,000. It was a September 2024-drop weighing 852 kilograms, bought by a client with a 40-year association with the stud.
Q2: How many bulls and females sold?
A2: In all, 22 of 33 bulls sold under the hammer to average $9565, with more selling afterwards. A further 47 commercial females grossed $114,900 to average $2445.
Q3: What were the top bull's figures?
A3: The bull ranked in the top 20 per cent for calving ease at +16.5, birthweight at +0.5 and All Purpose Index at +125.48. It also placed in the top 30 per cent for marbling and stayability.
Q4: What did the second-top bull make?
A4: The second-highest bull sold for $22,000. It was an 868-kilogram July 2024-drop roan ranking in the top three per cent for birthweight and top five per cent for fat.
Q5: What was the biggest single investment of the day?
A5: One Walgett buyer spent $93,600 across the bull and female drafts. This included $81,600 on 38 commercial females plus a $12,000 heifer bull.
Q6: What did the commercial females sell for?
A6: Females sold from $1800 to $2700 a head. Prices covered pregnancy-tested-in-calf two-year-olds and unjoined heifers of varying ages.
Q7: Who conducted the sale?
A7: The sale was managed by two rural agencies with a single auctioneer. Online bidding was provided through an established digital platform.
