Crawford Angus achieves full clearance of 45 bulls to a $22,000 top and $13,400 average as heifer bulls star
Summary
Heifer bulls were in strong demand at the Crawford Angus 10th on-property bull sale at Tumorrama on Friday, September 11, where all 45 Angus bulls sold to a top of $22,000 and an average of $13,400. A firm cattle market injected confidence into the ring, and the stud reported its biggest crowd yet, with plenty of new buyers alongside returning clients predominantly chasing heifer bulls. The $22,000 top-priced bull, an 18-month-old weighing 660 kilograms with a 38 centimetre scrotal circumference, ranked in the top 2 per cent for rump fat at +5.0, the top 3 per cent for rib fat at +3.6 and the top 8 per cent for days to calving at -7.6. He was purchased locally by a buyer who secured four bulls to average $16,000. The second top-priced bull made $20,000 and, at 18 months and 646 kilograms with a 39 centimetre scrotal circumference, ranked in the top 6 per cent for mature cow body condition and docility. That buyer, running 500 breeders and targeting the feeder market, also secured a third bull for $15,000 that sat in the top 5 per cent for 200-day and 400-day growth and carcase weight. Other volume buyers included a Brungle operation taking six bulls to a top of $16,000 and a $13,000 average, and an Adjungbilly buyer securing four to a top of $14,000 and a $9500 average. Balanced figures, growth genetics and calving ease were recurring themes as buyers built confidence from strong recent feeder results.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Angus bulls sold | 45 |
| Clearance | 100% |
| Top price | $22,000 |
| Average price | $13,400 |
| Second top price | $20,000 |
| Top bull weight | 660kg |
| Top bull scrotal circumference | 38cm |
| Volume buyer average (6 head) | $13,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How did the Crawford Angus sale perform?
All 45 Angus bulls sold for a full clearance, a top of $22,000 and an average of $13,400 at Tumorrama on September 11.
What did the top bull sell for and what were his figures?
The top bull made $22,000. The 18-month-old weighed 660 kilograms with a 38 centimetre scrotal circumference and ranked in the top 2 per cent for rump fat and top 3 per cent for rib fat.
Why were heifer bulls in demand?
Producers were predominantly chasing heifer bulls, with calving ease and balanced figures highlighted. A strong cattle market supported the result.
What did the second top bull achieve?
The second top bull made $20,000. It weighed 646 kilograms at 18 months, had a 39 centimetre scrotal circumference and ranked in the top 6 per cent for mature cow body condition and docility.
How did the third featured bull rate?
Sold for $15,000, he ranked in the top 5 per cent for 200-day and 400-day growth and carcase weight. He was also in the top 10 per cent for intramuscular fat.
Who were the volume buyers?
A Brungle operation took six bulls to a top of $16,000 and a $13,000 average. An Adjungbilly buyer secured four to a top of $14,000 and a $9500 average.
How was the sale conducted?
It was the stud's 10th on-property sale at Tumorrama. Online bidding was provided through AuctionsPlus.
