Oasis A genetics headline a solid sixth annual Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster bull sale topping at $20,000 twice
Summary
The sixth annual Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster bull sale delivered a solid result at the Rolleston Livestock Selling Complex, with strong demand from stud and commercial buyers for leading seedstock genetics. Five studs, Huntly, Oasis, Oasis A, Karragarra and Calco, offered 66 bulls, and 58 sold to average $9698 with the sale topping at $20,000 twice. The figures softened from 2025, when 58 of 60 bulls averaged $12,620 and topped at $38,000. The first bull to reach the top price was a 20-month-old, homozygous polled Oasis A son that weighed 868 kilograms, scanned 134 square centimetres for eye muscle area, recorded 10 and 8 millimetres of P8 and rib fat, and measured 44 centimetres for scrotal circumference; it headed to a Kandanga stud for breeding duties. The second bull to match the $20,000 mark weighed 828 kilograms, scanned 138 square centimetres for eye muscle area, and measured 36.5 centimetres for scrotal circumference, with that buyer averaging $17,000 across selections. Volume buyers secured five bulls each to average $6800 per draft, while the top-priced herd bull, Oasis A 1018, made $18,000. More than 45 bidders attended the Droughtmaster season opener. Among vendor averages, Oasis A led with seven of eight bulls averaging $13,429, followed by Karragarra at $9500, Oasis at $9000, Huntly at $8923 and Calco at $7833. The sale marked a positive start to the Droughtmaster selling season, supported by a consistent base of loyal local buyers returning year after year to invest in proven Droughtmaster bloodlines and quality performance-recorded genetics.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls offered | 66 |
| Bulls sold | 58 |
| Average price | $9698 |
| Top price | $20,000 (twice) |
| Top bull weight | 868 kg |
| Top bull eye muscle area | 134 sq cm |
| Bidders in attendance | 45+ |
| Oasis A vendor average | $13,429 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What were the headline results of the sixth Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster sale?
Five studs offered 66 bulls and 58 sold to average $9698, with the sale topping at $20,000 twice. More than 45 bidders attended the event at the Rolleston Livestock Selling Complex.
How did prices compare with the previous year?
Prices eased year on year. In 2025, 58 of 60 bulls sold to average $12,620 and topped at $38,000, well above the 2026 average of $9698 and top of $20,000.
What made the top-priced bull stand out?
It was a 20-month-old homozygous polled Oasis A son weighing 868 kilograms. It scanned 134 square centimetres for eye muscle area, recorded 10 and 8 millimetres for P8 and rib fat, and measured 44 centimetres for scrotal circumference.
Which stud recorded the highest vendor average?
Oasis A led the vendor averages, selling seven of eight bulls to average $13,429. Karragarra followed at $9500, ahead of Oasis, Huntly and Calco.
What did the top-priced herd bull sell for?
The top-priced herd bull, Oasis A 1018, sold for $18,000. It was among the standout lots of the day.
How did the volume buyers perform?
The main volume buyers secured five bulls each and averaged $6800 for each draft. This provided steady support through the middle of the sale.
When and where was the sale held?
The sale was held at the Rolleston Livestock Selling Complex on Thursday, September 3. It was the sixth annual running of the event.
