Barana Angus and Simmental sale defies dry-season fears with a $18,000 top and near-complete clearance at Coolah
Summary
Stronger-than-expected buyer support pushed up the 26th annual Barana Angus and Simmental bull sale, held on-property at Coolah, where a near-complete clearance defied widespread concern about seasonal conditions. Nineteen of the 20 bulls offered sold to a top price of $18,000 and an average of $9579. All eight Angus bulls sold, topping at $18,000 for a $10,000 average, while 11 of 12 Simmental bulls made up to $14,000, reached three times across lots two, five and six, for a $9272 average; a guest vendor also sold two of its three Simmental lots. The top-priced bull of the sale, Barana Vesper V17, a black Angus sired by Pentire Rome R22 and from DSK SE Flower S5, sold for $18,000 to long-time clients who had supported the stud for more than 30 years and, in a change of direction, replaced a red Angus sire with this bull. Three Simmental bulls shared the breed's $14,000 top, with the volume buyer, a Queensland operation running 1800 Brahman and Simbrah-type breeders across 20,200 hectares, securing three lots for $6000, $8000 and $14,000 via AuctionsPlus. The buyer valued the cattle as early maturing, free-moving and able to be sold into any market. Rounding out the sale, Barana Simmental heifers topped at $5000 to average $4333, while three semen packages in a Vantage V032 lot averaged $225 a straw. The sale drew repeat and new buyers from New South Wales and Queensland, with cattle heading to the North Coast, Central Queensland and western districts.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls offered / sold | 20 (19 sold) |
| Overall top price | $18,000 |
| Overall average | $9579 |
|
Angus bulls (top / avg) |
$18,000 / $10,000 |
| Simmental bulls (top / avg) | $14,000 / $9272 |
| Simmental heifers (top / avg) | $5000 / $4333 |
| Semen package average | $225/straw |
| Volume buyer herd | 1800 head across 20,200 ha |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How did the Barana bull sale perform overall?
Stronger-than-expected support delivered a near-complete clearance, with 19 of the 20 bulls sold. The sale topped at $18,000 and averaged $9579.
How did the Angus and Simmental bulls sell separately?
All eight Angus bulls sold, topping at $18,000 for a $10,000 average. Eleven of 12 Simmental bulls sold, reaching $14,000 three times across lots two, five and six for a $9272 average.
Which bull topped the sale?
The top-priced bull was Barana Vesper V17, a black Angus sired by Pentire Rome R22 and from DSK SE Flower S5. It sold for $18,000 to long-time clients of more than 30 years who replaced a red Angus sire with it.
What did the volume buyer purchase?
The volume buyer, a Queensland operation running 1800 Brahman and Simbrah-type breeders across 20,200 hectares, secured three Simmental lots for $6000, $8000 and $14,000 via AuctionsPlus. The buyer valued the cattle as early maturing and free-moving.
Were females or semen offered as well?
Yes. Barana Simmental heifers topped at $5000 to average $4333. Three semen packages in a Vantage V032 lot averaged $225 a straw.
Did a guest vendor take part?
Yes. A guest vendor sold two of its three Simmental bull lots. The overall sale attracted repeat and new buyers from New South Wales and Queensland.
Where were the cattle headed after the sale?
Cattle headed to the North Coast, Central Queensland and western districts. Buyers came from both New South Wales and Queensland.
