Booragul Angus sale clears 100 per cent as an autumn-drop bull tops at $36,000 on maternal and docility demand
Summary
A turn in the season and strong demand for heifer bulls with maternal and docility traits helped the 27th Booragul Angus annual on-property sale near Piallaway achieve a 100 per cent clearance. Across the catalogue, all 57 two-year-old bulls sold to a top of $26,000 and averaged $12,000, while 19 autumn-drop bulls sold to a top of $36,000 and averaged $12,736, lifting the overall 76-bull average to $12,184. The top-priced bull, Booragul True Blue W11, made $36,000 to a Dunedoo stud, eclipsing last year's $32,000 high. The 654-kilogram autumn-drop calf, by Allendale True Blue T3225, sits in the top 4 per cent for carcase weight estimated breeding value at +94, and carried a birthweight EBV of +2.6, milk of +123, maternal cow weight of +112 and growth figures of +58, +107 and +141 for 200, 400 and 600-day weight. It also posted an eye muscle area of +8.3, intramuscular fat of +2.0, an Angus Breeding Index of $294 and a Low Feed Cost Index of $489. The second-top bull, Booragul So Right V108, made $26,000 to a family trust after extensive use in the herd last spring. A Moree buyer secured three bulls to average $10,666, won over by their temperament, while a Coolah operation took five bulls to $14,000 for a $11,200 average. The auctioneer noted particularly strong demand for heifer bulls as producers rebuilt after heavy cow sell-offs, and the stud described the outcome as overwhelming given recent drought conditions.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total bulls (clearance) | 76 (100%) |
| Overall average | $12,184 |
| Top price | $36,000 |
| Two-year-old bulls (top / avg) | $26,000 / $12,000 |
| Autumn-drop bulls (top / avg) | $36,000 / $12,736 |
| Top bull weight | 654 kg |
| Top bull carcase weight EBV | +94 (top 4%) |
| Previous year top price | $32,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What clearance did the Booragul Angus sale achieve?
The 27th annual sale achieved a 100 per cent clearance. Demand was driven by heifer bulls with strong maternal and docility traits as the season turned.
What were the top price and overall average?
The sale topped at $36,000 for an autumn-drop bull, and the 76 bulls averaged $12,184. All 57 two-year-old bulls averaged $12,000 and the 19 autumn-drop bulls averaged $12,736.
Which bull topped the sale and how did it compare to last year?
The top-priced bull was Booragul True Blue W11 at $36,000. That eclipsed the previous year's top price of $32,000.
What figures did the top bull carry?
The 654-kilogram bull sits in the top 4 per cent for carcase weight EBV at +94, with milk of +123, maternal cow weight of +112 and growth figures of +58, +107 and +141 for 200, 400 and 600-day weight. It also posted an Angus Breeding Index of $294 and a Low Feed Cost Index of $489.
How much did the second-top bull make?
Booragul So Right V108 sold for $26,000. It had been used extensively in the herd the previous spring before being offered.
What attracted repeat buyers on the day?
One buyer secured three bulls to average $10,666, citing their temperament. A separate operation took five bulls to $14,000 for a $11,200 average.
Why was the result seen as strong?
The stud described the outcome as overwhelming given recent drought conditions. The auctioneer noted particularly strong demand for heifer bulls as producers rebuilt after heavy cow sell-offs.
