Bowmont Angus bull sale tops $18,000 twice at Tatyoon for $9511 average
Summary
The Bowmont Angus bull sale at Tatyoon sold 45 of the 61 Angus bulls offered on Thursday, recording a top price of $18,000 twice for an average of $9511. While the clearance rate was described as disappointing, post-sale activity was strong, with six bulls sold immediately after the auction and a majority of the remaining bulls sold since.
The first top-priced bull, lot 15, Bowmont Patriarch W057, was purchased by Merlewood Angus, Mirboo North. The July 2025-drop bull was sired by Tehama Patriarch F028 and out of Bowmont Elsa R091. The buyer cited an elite pedigree family tree and said the bull would be used as a mop-up sire for the stud's heifers following an artificial insemination program, with calving ease and a sensible birth weight the key selection criteria.
The second $18,000 bull, lot 40, Bowmont Shane W144, was bought by Wells Ag, Elaine. The August 2025-drop bull was sired by Milwillah Shane S23 and out of Bowmont Lubra T141, ranking in the top 5 per cent of the breed for 200-, 400- and 600-day weight, the top 9 per cent for scrotal and the top 25 per cent for docility.
Five Victorian-based clients each bought four bulls, including Nareen Station, Chatsworth House, Mahkwallok East, Eurambeen East and Maranoa. The stud focuses on breeding easy-doing, moderate-maturity animals with good carcase traits.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls offered | 61 |
| Bulls sold at auction | 45 |
| Top price, reached twice | $18,000 |
| Average price | $9511 |
| Bulls sold immediately after the sale | 6 |
| Victorian clients taking four bulls each | 5 |
| 200-, 400- and 600-day weight ranking of lot 40 | Top 5 per cent |
| Scrotal ranking of lot 40 | Top 9 per cent |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the Bowmont Angus bull sale top at?
The sale recorded a top price of $18,000, reached on two occasions. Lot 15 and lot 40 each made that price. The overall average was $9511.
How many bulls sold?
The stud sold 45 of the 61 Angus bulls offered at auction. A further six bulls sold immediately after the sale, and a majority of the remaining bulls have sold since.
Who bought the equal top-priced bulls?
Lot 15, Bowmont Patriarch W057, was purchased by Merlewood Angus, Mirboo North. Lot 40, Bowmont Shane W144, was bought by Wells Ag, Elaine. Both made $18,000.
What figures did lot 40 record?
The August 2025-drop bull ranked in the top 5 per cent of the breed for 200-, 400- and 600-day weight. It was in the top 9 per cent for scrotal and the top 25 per cent for docility. It was sired by Milwillah Shane S23.
How will the top-priced bulls be used?
Lot 15 will be used as a mop-up sire for a stud's heifers following an artificial insemination program, selected for calving ease and a sensible birth weight. Lot 40 went to a commercial operation that breeds all its own heifers and selects on phenotype, growth, docility and easy-birthing genetics.
What does the stud focus on breeding?
The stud focuses on breeding easy-doing, moderate-maturity animals with good carcase traits. It has been building its sale numbers year on year for the past seven years.
Who were the volume buyers?
Five Victorian-based clients each bought four bulls. They included Nareen Station, Nareen; Chatsworth House, Chatsworth; Mahkwallok East, Stockyard Hill; Eurambeen East, Beaufort; and Maranoa, Tallangatta.
Where did buyers come from?
The bulls were bought mainly by commercial clients across western Victoria and Gippsland. One buyer joins the bulls to a 2200-cow Angus breeding operation.
