Booroomooka Angus centenary sale sets an $80,000 stud record and $13,057 average across 244 bulls at Bingara
Summary
The centenary Booroomooka Angus stud sale, held on-property at Bingara, delivered a stud-record top of $80,000 and an average of $13,057 across 244 bulls sold from 252 offered at the July 14 auction. Buyers travelled from New South Wales, western Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand's South Island, and bidding opened with an early online offer of $20,000. The record-setter, Booroomooka Veloso V320, by Chiltern Park Picasso P9 from a daughter of Murdeduke Quarterback Q011, carried curve-bending figures including the top 5 per cent for calving ease, top 10 per cent for growth and carcase weight and top 2 per cent for intramuscular fat. He weighed 868 kilograms at two years with a 40-centimetre scrotal circumference and was bought into shared ownership by Rennylea Angus, Bullseye Angus and a Condamine commercial breeder, with all shareholders retaining semen rights. A New Zealand stud paid $24,000 for Booroomooka Vancouver V535, a son of Rennylea L519 with top 2 per cent intramuscular fat and top 1 per cent mature body condition. Other highlights included $45,000 for Booroomooka Volgograd V82, carrying an Angus Breeding Index of $274, another $45,000 for Booroomooka Voss V388, and $28,000 for both Booroomooka Signature V327 and Booroomooka Viscount V139. A western Queensland operation took eight lots to average $10,000. The offering reflected six generations of breeding at Keera. The sale was hosted by Davidson Cameron and Company with AuctionsPlus and Stocklive.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls sold | 244 of 252 |
| Top price | $80,000 (stud record) |
| Sale average | $13,057 |
| Top bull weight | 868kg at two years |
| NZ stud purchase | $24,000 |
| High-selling bulls | $45,000 (two bulls) |
| Volgograd V82 Angus Breeding Index | $274 |
| Auction date | July 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What were the top-line results?
The centenary sale reached a stud-record top of $80,000 and averaged $13,057 across 244 bulls sold from 252 offered. The auction was held on July 14 at Bingara.
What made the record-priced bull notable?
Booroomooka Veloso V320 carried curve-bending figures, including top 5 per cent for calving ease, top 10 per cent for growth and carcase weight and top 2 per cent for intramuscular fat. He weighed 868kg at two years with a 40cm scrotal circumference.
How was the top bull purchased?
He sold into shared ownership across two studs and a Condamine commercial breeder. All shareholders retained semen rights, and the bull will go over a line of cows carrying Rennylea blood.
Did international buyers participate?
Yes, a New Zealand stud paid $24,000 for Booroomooka Vancouver V535. Buyers also came from several Australian states.
What other bulls sold strongly?
Two bulls each made $45,000, including Booroomooka Volgograd V82 with an Angus Breeding Index of $274. Two further bulls made $28,000.
Where did buyers travel from?
Buyers came from New South Wales, western Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand's South Island. The bulls were sent to a wide range of environments.
What breeding history sits behind the offering?
The offering reflected six generations of breeding at Keera. Buyers cited the herd's constitution, consistency and maternal focus.
Who hosted the sale?
The sale was hosted by Davidson Cameron and Company. It interfaced with AuctionsPlus and Stocklive for online bidding.
