Curracabark Angus and Hereford sale marks third straight 100 per cent clearance with equal $28,000 tops
Summary
For the third year running, the Curracabark Angus and Hereford bull sale achieved a full clearance, with both breeds sharing an equal top price of $28,000. The 46 Angus offered all sold and averaged $15,652, while the 14 Herefords averaged an even higher $16,857 - a notable outcome given the much larger Angus catalogue. The top-priced Angus, a 23-month-old weighing 846 kilograms, carried standout figures including an Angus Breeding Low Feeding Index within the breed's top 2 per cent at $467 and an Angus Index within the top 1 per cent at $298. Its growth figures of +61, +107 and +143 for the 200, 400 and 600-day weights all sat in the top 20 per cent, with carcase weight in the top 4 per cent at +95 and milk at +23. The bull was bought for an absentee-owned operation whose owners live overseas. The equal top-priced Hereford posted a 400-day weight of +75 and a 600-day weight of +109, both in the top 10 per cent, alongside a carcase weight of +77 and retail beef yield of +2.2. Repeat loyalty featured strongly, with one long-standing buyer reaching a milestone of 100 bulls purchased from the stud across 18 years, underlining a reputation built on bull longevity, growth and calving ease.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Angus offered and sold | 46 |
| Overall clearance | 100% |
| Angus average | $15,652 |
| Angus top price | $28,000 |
| Herefords sold | 14 |
| Hereford average | $16,857 |
| Hereford top price | $28,000 |
| Buyer milestone from stud | 100 bulls over 18 years |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What clearance did the 2026 Curracabark sale achieve?
The sale achieved a 100 per cent clearance for the third year running. Both the Angus and Hereford offerings sold out.
What were the top prices and averages?
Both breeds shared an equal top price of $28,000. The 46 Angus averaged $15,652 and the 14 Herefords averaged $16,857.
What made the top Angus bull stand out?
The 23-month-old, 846-kilogram bull had an Angus Breeding Low Feeding Index in the breed's top 2 per cent at $467 and an Angus Index in the top 1 per cent at $298. Its growth figures of +61, +107 and +143 for the 200, 400 and 600-day weights all sat in the top 20 per cent.
What were the top Hereford bull's figures?
The equal top-priced Hereford recorded a 400-day weight of +75 and a 600-day weight of +109, both in the top 10 per cent. Its carcase weight was +77 and retail beef yield +2.2.
Why did the Herefords average higher than the Angus?
The 14 Herefords averaged $16,857 against the Angus average of $15,652, despite far fewer Herefords on offer. The near-equal averages across a much larger Angus catalogue was a notable point from the sale.
What buyer milestone was reached at the sale?
One long-standing buyer reached 100 bulls purchased from the stud across 18 years. The purchase reflected the reputation of the bulls for longevity and durability.
What traits are the stud's bulls known for?
The bulls are valued for longevity, growth and calving ease. Repeat buyers return for cattle that hold up and continue working in demanding country.
