Cree Santa Gertrudis stud achieves 100 per cent clearance at Thangool bull sale, averaging $16,654
Summary
The Cree Santa Gertrudis stud recorded a full 100 per cent clearance at its annual Thangool bull sale, underlining continued confidence in the program. All 81 bulls offered sold to average $16,654 and gross $1,348,974, with buyers travelling from across Queensland and New South Wales to secure the genetics. Bulls found homes from Gunnedah in southern NSW through to Hughenden in western Queensland and Tully in North Queensland, reflecting broad demand. Top honours went to Cree Winston W124 (PP), which sold for $47,500 to a Santa Gertrudis stud west of Gympie. At 23 months the bull weighed 841 kilograms and recorded a daily gain of 1.23 kilograms, with 11 millimetres of P8 fat, 7 millimetres of rib fat, a 133 square centimetre eye muscle area and a 43 centimetre scrotal circumference. The second top-priced bull, Cree Winchester W186 (P), sold for $37,500 to a Blackall stud; the 24-month-old weighed 820 kilograms with a 1.11 kilogram daily gain, 10 millimetre P8 fat, 7 millimetre rib fat, a 135 square centimetre eye muscle area and a 40 centimetre scrotal circumference. Repeat volume buyers featured strongly, taking seven bulls at $15,142, five at $13,600, four at $22,375, four at $17,500 and four at $19,500 on average. The 81 bulls averaged 710 kilograms. The 2026 result improved on 2025, when all 82 bulls sold to a $57,000 top and a $14,512 average. Half the proceeds of one lot, totalling $8000, were donated to the Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service. Selling agents were Kellco and Elders, interfaced with AuctionsPlus.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Clearance | 100% (81 of 81) |
| Average price | $16,654 |
| Gross | $1,348,974 |
| Top price | $47,500 |
| Second top price | $37,500 |
| Top bull weight | 841 kg |
| Average bull weight | 710 kg |
| Charity donation | $8000 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What clearance did the Cree Santa Gertrudis bull sale achieve?
The sale recorded a 100 per cent clearance, with all 81 bulls offered sold. The result reflected continued confidence in the Thangool stud's program.
What were the average and gross figures?
The 81 bulls averaged $16,654 and grossed $1,348,974. The average improved on the 2025 figure of $14,512.
What did the top-priced bull sell for and what were its figures?
The top bull sold for $47,500 and, at 23 months, weighed 841 kilograms with a 1.23-kilogram daily gain. It recorded 11 millimetres of P8 fat, 7 millimetres of rib fat, a 133 square centimetre eye muscle area and a 43 centimetre scrotal circumference.
What were the second top-priced bull's details?
The second top bull made $37,500 and, at 24 months, weighed 820 kilograms with a 1.11-kilogram daily gain. It carried 10 millimetres of P8 fat, 7 millimetres of rib fat, a 135 square centimetre eye muscle area and a 40 centimetre scrotal circumference.
Where did buyers travel from?
Buyers came from across Queensland and New South Wales, with bulls heading from Gunnedah in southern NSW through to Hughenden in western Queensland and Tully in North Queensland. This spread reflected the broad demand for the genetics.
How did the 2026 result compare with 2025?
In 2025, all 82 bulls sold to a $57,000 top and a $14,512 average, whereas 2026 delivered a $16,654 average across 81 bulls. Both years achieved full clearances.
Was there a charity component to the sale?
Half the proceeds of one lot were donated to the Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service, totalling $8000. The sale was handled by Kellco and Elders and interfaced with AuctionsPlus.
