Central Reds Droughtmaster sale tops $13,000 at Emerald for $7215 average
Summary
Buyers seeking numbers and repeat clients were the mainstay of the Central Reds Droughtmaster sale, held at Ag-Grow, Emerald, on Monday, September 28. The five-vendor sale saw 28 of the 38 bulls offered sell for a 74 per cent clearance, a gross of $202,000 and an average of $7215. Agents noted further bulls had already sold after the auction, so those numbers were expected to update.
By comparison, the 2025 sale drew eight vendors and sold 41 bulls under the hammer for an 82 per cent clearance, a gross of $289,000, an average of $7049 and a top of $19,000. The 2026 average therefore lifted slightly on a smaller offering, while the clearance, gross and top price all eased.
The top-priced bull, Strathfield Rawlins, was offered by Strathfield Droughtmasters, Clermont, and secured for $13,000 by Emoh Ruo Grazing, Middlemount. The 22-month-old heterozygous polled bull was sired by Carnudge Kingsman and out of Strathfield Carol 89. It weighed 891 kilograms with P8 and rib fat of 14 and 11 millimetres respectively, an eye muscle area of 128 square centimetres, a scrotal circumference of 41 centimetres and an intramuscular fat reading of 6.8 per cent. The same buyer took a second Strathfield herd bull at $11,000.
Lucky Downs Grazing was the largest volume buyer with seven bulls. TopX conducted the sale, interfaced with Stocklive.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls offered, sold | 38 offered, 28 sold |
| Clearance rate | 74 per cent |
| Sale gross | $202,000 |
| Sale average | $7215 |
| Top price | $13,000 |
| 2025 bulls sold, clearance | 41 at 82 per cent |
| 2025 average | $7049 |
| 2025 top price | $19,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the Central Reds Droughtmaster sale top at?
The sale topped at $13,000 for Strathfield Rawlins, bought by Emoh Ruo Grazing, Middlemount. The same buyer took a second Strathfield herd bull at $11,000. The overall average was $7215.
What were the clearance and gross?
In total 28 of the 38 bulls offered sold for a 74 per cent clearance and a gross of $202,000. Agents noted further bulls had already sold after the auction, so those figures were expected to update.
How did the result compare with 2025?
The 2025 sale drew eight vendors and sold 41 bulls under the hammer for an 82 per cent clearance, a gross of $289,000 and an average of $7049, with a $19,000 top. The 2026 average lifted slightly on a smaller five-vendor offering, while clearance, gross and top price all eased.
What figures did the top-priced bull record?
The 22-month-old heterozygous polled bull weighed 891 kilograms. It recorded P8 and rib fat of 14 and 11 millimetres respectively, an eye muscle area of 128 square centimetres and a scrotal circumference of 41 centimetres. Its intramuscular fat reading was 6.8 per cent.
Who were the volume buyers?
Lucky Downs Grazing took seven bulls and DL & TL Perry five. Loch Pastoral Company bought four, while RA and PA Rideout and Mylrea Pastoral each took three. Feez Creek, Capella, bought three bulls at a $9000 average.
How did the vendors perform?
Vale View recorded the highest vendor average at $8000 from four of five sold. Strathfield averaged $7666 from 12 of 14, while Hillside and Wetheron each averaged $7000 and Kenlogan $6000 from four of nine.
How much was bid online?
Stocklive recorded six registered bidders, with two unique buyers taking four bulls for a gross of $28,000. A Hughenden buyer took two at $8000 each and a Springsure buyer two at $6000 each.
Is the sale changing date?
Agents indicated the sale would move to a new date of August 31 next year. They noted a number of Droughtmaster sales had been held in the three weeks beforehand, and that a larger offering next year may draw more buyers.
