Commercial demand for adaptable, performance-recorded bulls lifts Broad Leaf Santa Gertrudis stud to a $9076 average and 96 per cent clearance.
Summary
Central Queensland's Broad Leaf Santa Gertrudis stud delivered a strong result at its annual bull sale on September 14, buoyed by loyal local support and returning commercial clients. Fifty-five bulls sold to an average of $9076 on a 96 per cent clearance, reflecting steady demand for adaptable, performance-recorded genetics. Two lots shared the $20,000 sale top. Broad Leaf Wanderer, a son of Gyranda Ryder R544, headed to the Cree Santa Gertrudis Stud at Thangool, chosen for balanced estimated breeding values across growth, fertility, carcase and fat traits, and destined for a multiple-sire herd. Matching Broad Leaf Warrior, sired by Rosevale Starsky S58 and out of Broad Leaf T80, went to a volume buyer acting for Redrock Cattle Company, who secured 16 lots overall. A polled bull, Warrior will be retained to breed future herd sires, while 15 of those purchases travel to Tobermorey Station in the Northern Territory to reinforce a commercial operation across demanding northern conditions. The second top price of $15,000 was paid for Broad Leaf W98, bound for Waterford Grazing at Capella. The stud, based at Bottle Tree Downs, Rolleston, positioned itself as a value operation, clearing catalogues consistently while attracting repeat buyers who credit the bloodline for herd performance. Attention now turns to finishing weaners and offloading surplus cattle ahead of summer. Selling agents were Country Co and GDL.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls sold | 55 |
| Average price | $9076 |
| Clearance rate | 96% |
| Top price | $20,000 (two lots) |
| Second top price | $15,000 |
| Cree on-property sale | 81 bulls, $16,600 average |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What were the headline results of the Broad Leaf Santa Gertrudis bull sale?
Fifty-five bulls sold to an average of $9076 with a 96 per cent clearance at the September 14 sale. Two lots shared the top price of $20,000.
Which bulls topped the sale and where are they headed?
Broad Leaf Wanderer, a son of Gyranda Ryder R544, sold to a Santa Gertrudis stud at Thangool for a multiple-sire herd. Broad Leaf Warrior, sired by Rosevale Starsky S58, was secured for Redrock Cattle Company.
What was the second-highest price?
The second top price of $15,000 was paid for Broad Leaf W98. That bull was bound for Waterford Grazing at Capella.
What traits attracted buyers to the top bulls?
Buyers valued balanced EBVs spanning growth, fertility, carcase and fat traits, along with sound structure, temperament and polled genetics. Adaptability for demanding northern conditions was a key selection factor.
Where will the volume buyer's bulls be used?
The volume buyer secured 16 lots in total. One bull was retained to breed future herd sires, while 15 travelled to Tobermorey Station in the Northern Territory for a commercial operation.
How did the stud describe its market position?
The stud characterised itself as a value operation that consistently clears its catalogue. Repeat and local buyers returned because the bulls perform under commercial conditions.
Who were the selling agents?
The sale was handled by Country Co and GDL. Strong local support underpinned the result.
