Bongongo Angus bull sale tops $27,000 at Coolac for $13,333 average
Summary
Explosive growth and commercial doability were sought after at a milestone on-property sale for Bongongo Angus, Coolac, held on Wednesday, September 23, marking a century of operation for the Riverina stud. At the fall of the hammer, 105 of the 106 bulls offered sold, reaching a top of $27,000 for an average of $13,333. Both the top and average prices climbed on previous years, with strong buyer interest from across the district and further into the South West Slopes and Central West.
The top-priced bull, Bongongo W012, was a March 2025-drop Paringa Statesman S115 son from Bongongo U329. It recorded estimated breeding values in the top 5 per cent or higher for 200-, 400- and 600-day growth at +71, +119 and +156, with carcase weight and eye muscle area in the top 4 and 10 per cent of the breed at +94 and +11.4, and rump fat in the top 10 per cent at +2.9. The buyer, at Bongongo Adjungbilly, took three further bulls for a four-bull average of $20,250.
Two bulls shared the equal second-top price of $26,000. Bongongo W316 went to Baltimore Enterprises, Wantabadgery, and Bongongo W019 to CAS Grazing, Wee Jasper.
BridgeLane Bundarbo, Jugiong, and Redhill Partnership, Adjungbilly, each secured six bulls, averaging $11,333 and $15,000 respectively.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls offered, sold | 106 offered, 105 sold |
| Top price | $27,000 |
| Average price | $13,333 |
| Equal second-top price | $26,000 |
| 600-day growth EBV of the top-priced bull | +156 |
| Carcase weight EBV of the top-priced bull | +94 |
| Largest drafts taken | 6 bulls each at $11,333 and $15,000 |
| Sale milestone | Century of operation |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the Bongongo Angus bull sale top at?
The sale topped at $27,000 for Bongongo W012. Two bulls shared the equal second-top price of $26,000. The overall average was $13,333.
How many bulls sold?
Of the 106 bulls offered, 105 sold at the fall of the hammer. Both the top price and average climbed on previous years.
What EBVs did the top-priced bull record?
The March 2025-drop bull recorded estimated breeding values in the top 5 per cent or higher for 200-, 400- and 600-day growth at +71, +119 and +156. Its carcase weight and eye muscle area ranked in the top 4 and 10 per cent of the breed at +94 and +11.4. Rump fat was in the top 10 per cent at +2.9.
What were the equal second-top bulls?
Bongongo W316 sold to Baltimore Enterprises, Wantabadgery, recording a gestational length in the top 4 per cent at -9.3 and rump fat in the top 6 per cent at +3.7. Bongongo W019 went to CAS Grazing, Wee Jasper, with 400- and 600-day traits in the top 10 per cent or higher at +113 and +150 and carcase weight in the top 4 per cent at +95.
Who were the volume buyers?
BridgeLane Bundarbo, Jugiong, and Redhill Partnership, Adjungbilly, each secured six bulls, averaging $11,333 and $15,000 respectively. Beggan Beggan Pastoral Co took five bulls at a $16,800 average, and Big Springs returned for three at $10,000.
What milestone did the sale mark?
The sale marked a century of operation for the Riverina stud. It was held on-property at Coolac on Wednesday, September 23.
What sires produced the best-selling bulls?
The stud noted that all of the best-selling bulls were sired by Australian bulls. Three Statesman sons sold well, alongside progeny by Dunoon Data Plus and Alpine Real Deal.
Who conducted the sale?
The sale was conducted by AGT Stock and Station Agents and Elders Stud Stock. It was interfaced with AuctionsPlus.
