Ayr Charolais smashes its stud records with a 100 per cent clearance, $18,466 average and $55,000 top at its 2026 Moura on-property sale
Summary
Ayr Charolais set a new stud record for both average and top price at its 2026 on-property sale at Mungabunda, Moura. Every one of the 104 bulls offered sold for a 100 per cent clearance, lifting the average to $18,466, the top to $55,000 and the sale gross to $1,920,500. That marked a substantial improvement on the previous year, when 139 bulls cleared fully for a $13,223 average, a $32,000 top and a $1,838,000 gross. The record top-priced bull, a 20-month-old weighing 936 kilograms, was secured by a central Queensland station operation bidding over the phone for use as a stud sire. The horned bull recorded 10 millimetres of rump fat, 7 millimetres of rib fat, an eye muscle area of 147 square centimetres and 4.4 per cent intramuscular fat, and was praised for its coat, skin type and supporting figures. The volume buyer purchased 20 bulls to average $36,800, aiming to establish a breeder herd on a newly acquired property, where crossbreeding and hybrid vigour underpin the enterprise across a 15,000-head operation joining 4000 cows. The stud principal noted the entire draft was made up of horned bulls and credited buyer demand for the standout outcome, with cattle heading across Queensland and into New South Wales. The sale was conducted by Elders and Nutrien, interfaced with AuctionsPlus.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls sold | 104 (100%) |
| Average price | $18,466 |
| Top price | $55,000 |
| Sale gross | $1,920,500 |
| Top bull weight | 936 kg |
| Volume buyer purchase | 20 bulls at $36,800 avg |
| 2025 average | $13,223 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What records did Ayr Charolais set in 2026?
The stud achieved a record average of $18,466 and a record top of $55,000 at its 2026 on-property sale. All 104 bulls offered sold for a 100 per cent clearance, and the sale grossed $1,920,500.
How did the 2026 result compare with 2025?
It was a substantial improvement. In the previous year, 139 bulls cleared fully for a $13,223 average, a $32,000 top and a $1,838,000 gross.
What were the top bull's details?
The record top-priced bull was a 20-month-old weighing 936 kilograms. It recorded 10 millimetres of rump fat, 7 millimetres of rib fat, an eye muscle area of 147 square centimetres and 4.4 per cent intramuscular fat.
Who bought the top bull and why?
It was secured by a central Queensland station operation bidding over the phone to use as a stud sire. The buyer was drawn to the bull's coat, skin type and supporting figures.
Who was the volume buyer?
The volume buyer purchased 20 bulls to average $36,800. The bulls were intended to establish a breeder herd on a newly acquired property, supporting a crossbreeding enterprise.
Where did the bulls sell to?
Bulls sold across Queensland and into New South Wales. The sale attracted both new and returning buyers.
Who conducted the sale?
The sale was conducted by Elders and Nutrien, interfaced with AuctionsPlus. Every bull in the draft was horned.
