Devon Court Hereford bull sale tops at $22,000 as a North Burnett buyer secures Ultra Star V058 at Drillham
Summary
The 2026 Devon Court Hereford bull sale, held on-property at Drillham on the first day of spring, September 1, drew strong and competitive bidding. Of the 44 bulls offered, 36 sold on the day for an 82 per cent clearance, a $10,583 average and a $381,000 gross. Three further lots sold post-sale, lifting the result to 39 of 44 bulls, an 87 per cent clearance, a $10,231 average and a $399,000 gross. By comparison, last year's sale saw 36 of 40 bulls sell, a 90 per cent clearance, at a $9250 average and a top of $22,000. This year's top-priced bull, Devon Court Ultra Star V058, matched that mark, selling for $22,000 to a repeat North Burnett buyer at Glandore, Monto. The 24-month-old bull weighed 790 kilograms and was sired by Mawarra Ultra Star R182 out of Devon Court Mellow J265. The purchaser runs 1600 cows across 10,117 hectares, or 25,000 acres, on a composite herd built on a Hereford base, selling weaners straight off the cows. Bulk buyers included Bingcliff Pty Ltd of Alice Springs, which took five head at an average of $6000, a Charleville buyer who secured four head averaging $6500, and a Wodonga buyer who took four head averaging $10,500. Bulls were dispatched to the Northern Territory, Victoria and across northern and southern regions, reflecting the stud's push to reach new clients. The selling agents were Nutrien and GDL, interfaced with Stocklive.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top price | $22,000 |
| Bulls sold on the day | 36 of 44 (82%) |
| Average on the day | $10,583 |
| Gross on the day | $381,000 |
| Clearance including post-sale | 39 of 44 (87%) |
| Average including post-sale | $10,231 |
| Top bull weight | 790kg |
| Last year top price | $22,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the 2026 Devon Court Hereford sale?
The top-priced bull, Devon Court Ultra Star V058, sold for $22,000 to a repeat North Burnett buyer. The 24-month-old bull weighed 790 kilograms.
What were the clearance and average figures?
On the day, 36 of 44 bulls sold for an 82 per cent clearance at a $10,583 average and a $381,000 gross. Post-sale lots lifted the result to 39 of 44, an 87 per cent clearance, at a $10,231 average and a $399,000 gross.
How did the sale compare with last year?
Last year, 36 of 40 bulls sold for a 90 per cent clearance at a $9250 average, topping at $22,000. This year matched that top price while offering more bulls.
What is the top bull's breeding?
Devon Court Ultra Star V058 was sired by Mawarra Ultra Star R182 and out of Devon Court Mellow J265. He is a 24-month-old weighing 790 kilograms.
What operation did the top bull go to?
The buyer runs 1600 cows across 10,117 hectares, or 25,000 acres, near Monto. The composite herd is built on a Hereford base, with weaners sold straight off the cows through an online platform.
Who were the bulk buyers?
Bingcliff Pty Ltd of Alice Springs took five head at an average of $6000. A Charleville buyer secured four head averaging $6500, and a Wodonga buyer took four head averaging $10,500.
Where did the bulls go?
Bulls were sent to the Northern Territory, Victoria and across northern and southern regions. This spread reflected the stud's effort to expand to new buyers.
Who were the selling agents?
The selling agents were Nutrien and GDL, interfaced with Stocklive. The sale was held on-property at Drillham.
