Dangarfield Cattle Company Santa Gertrudis stud clears 100 per cent and tops at $55,000 in its 2026 Taroom bull sale
Summary
Santa Gertrudis bull sales in Taroom reached a strong finish when the Dangarfield Cattle Company stud recorded standout results at its 2026 on-property sale at Kingswood on September 8. The stud offered 48 bulls through a brand-new selling complex and achieved a complete 100 per cent clearance, an average of $16,240, a top price of $55,000, and an overall gross of $779,000. Broken down further, the 35 stud bulls averaged $17,300, while all 13 herd bulls averaged $13,384. Every headline figure improved on the previous year, when 50 bulls sold to a 100 per cent clearance for a $14,160 average, a $40,000 top and a $708,000 gross. The $55,000 sale topper was Dangarfield Jinx, a 22-month-old weighing 868 kilograms, sired by Dangarfield Fame and Fortune and out of Dangarfield 9181. The bull carried impressive carcase data, including 14 millimetres of rump fat, 10mm of rib fat, an eye muscle area of 147 square centimetres and 5.5 per cent intramuscular fat, along with a standout days-to-calving estimated breeding value of negative eight. Buyer interest centred on his structure, softness, depth, natural thickness and strong genomic EBVs, with the days-to-calving trait viewed as a key profit driver because calves on the ground underpin herd returns. The result marked the first sale held in the stud's newly renovated selling complex, which drew positive feedback from buyers. Bulls sold to a mix of loyal, long-term clients and new buyers, reflecting steady demand that continues to outstrip private-sale supply. Nutrien and TopX handled the selling.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls offered | 48 |
| Clearance | 100% |
| Average price | $16,240 |
| Top price | $55,000 |
| Sale gross | $779,000 |
| Stud bull average (35 head) | $17,300 |
| Herd bull average (13 head) |
$13,384 |
| Top bull weight | 868 kg |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the 2026 Dangarfield Santa Gertrudis sale?
The sale reached a top price of $55,000 for the bull Dangarfield Jinx. This was above the previous year's top of $40,000 and on the higher side of what the stud had previously achieved.
How many bulls sold and what was the clearance rate?
All 48 bulls offered sold, giving a 100 per cent clearance. The sale grossed $779,000 at an overall average of $16,240.
What were the separate stud and herd bull averages?
The 35 stud bulls averaged $17,300, while all 13 herd bulls averaged $13,384. Both drafts contributed to the overall $16,240 average.
How did the 2026 results compare with the previous year?
Every headline figure improved. In the prior year, 50 bulls sold to a 100 per cent clearance for a $14,160 average, a $40,000 top and a $708,000 gross
What were the physical and carcase details of the top bull?
The top bull was 22 months old and weighed 868 kilograms. It recorded 14mm of rump fat, 10mm of rib fat, an eye muscle area of 147 square centimetres and 5.5 per cent intramuscular fat.
What breeding value stood out on the top bull?
The top bull carried a days-to-calving estimated breeding value of negative eight. This trait is regarded as a key profit driver because getting calves on the ground underpins herd returns.
Where was the sale held and who were the selling agents?
The sale was held on-property at Kingswood near Taroom on September 8, 2026, using the stud's newly renovated selling complex. Nutrien and TopX acted as selling agents.
