42nd Amos-Vale Herefords bull sale tops at $27,000 twice for a $14,307 average as commercial buyers dominate
Summary
The 42nd annual Amos-Vale Herefords bull sale reinforced the commercial appeal of horned Hereford genetics, drawing both repeat buyers and new faces to the Pinkett stud near Glen Innes in its 59th year of stud breeding. Of the 27 sires offered, 26 sold to a top of $27,000 - reached twice - for an average of $14,307. The equal top price was paid for two bulls by the same buyer. The first was a 23-month-old weighing 844 kilograms with a 36-centimetre scrotal circumference and 93 per cent semen morphology, carrying estimated breeding values of +56 kilograms at 400 days, +83 kilograms at 600 days and +3.6 for eye muscle area. The second, the heaviest bull of the draft at 950 kilograms and also 23 months, showed a 42-centimetre scrotal, 88 per cent morphology, +60 kilograms at 400 days, +89 kilograms at 600 days, +15 for milk and +3.2 for eye muscle area. The pair will join composite cows carrying Simmental, Charolais and Santa Gertrudis blood. A long-time repeat buyer serving a 550-cow herd, a client paying $20,000 for another sire, and a volume buyer who took five bulls to average $11,600 and top at $23,000 rounded out the leading purchases. Yearling steers of similar breeding, at 14 to 15 months and 450 to 500 kilograms, have attracted feedlot offers around 580 cents a kilogram.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual sale | 42nd |
| Sires offered | 27 |
| Bulls sold | 26 |
| Top price | $27,000 (twice) |
| Average price | $14,307 |
| Heaviest bull weight | 950kg |
| Volume buyer average (5 bulls) | $11,600 |
| Feedlot offer, yearling steers | 580c/kg |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the 42nd Amos-Vale Herefords sale?
The top price was $27,000, reached twice by the same buyer. The two bulls were among 26 sold from 27 offered.
What was the sale average?
The average was $14,307 across the 26 sires sold. The offering came from a Pinkett stud near Glen Innes in its 59th year of stud breeding.
What were the figures of the two equal top-priced bulls?
The first weighed 844 kilograms at 23 months with a 36-centimetre scrotal and 93 per cent semen morphology, with EBVs of +56 kilograms at 400 days and +83 kilograms at 600 days. The second, the heaviest of the draft at 950 kilograms, showed a 42-centimetre scrotal, 88 per cent morphology and +60 and +89 kilograms at 400 and 600 days.
What will the top bulls be used for?
The pair will be joined to composite cows carrying Simmental, Charolais and Santa Gertrudis blood. Weaner steers off these cows typically sell on property, while heifers are retained for breeding.
How did the volume buyer perform?
One volume buyer purchased five bulls to average $11,600 and top at $23,000. That bull weighed 846 kilograms with a 41-centimetre scrotal and 89 per cent morphology.
What are yearling steers of similar breeding worth?
Yearling steers at 14 to 15 months and 450 to 500 kilograms have attracted feedlot offers around 580 cents a kilogram. These steers come from similar bloodlines to the sale bulls.
What type of bulls did buyers favour?
Buyers sought bulls with strength of spine, depth, capacity, softness and good temperament. Selling agents noted the draft looked in excellent condition despite earlier drought conditions.
