Donaldson Family Bull Sale Beefmasters top $30,000 at Bogantungan
Summary
The annual Donaldson Family Bull Sale at Bogantungan on September 25 recorded a complete clearance of the catalogue, with 89 bulls setting an overall average of $14,472 and a gross of $1.288 million. Beefmasters sold to a top of $30,000 while Droughtmasters reached $28,000.
In a breakdown of the offering, the 56 Droughtmasters averaged $13,286 and the 33 Beefmasters averaged $16,485. The previous year, 99 bulls averaged $13,780, with 65 of 66 Droughtmaster bulls averaging $13,638 to a $35,000 top, and 33 Beefmasters averaging $14,061 to a $34,000 top. Both breed averages therefore lifted in 2026 while the top prices in each section eased.
The market pacesetter was DB Forrester BM3, a 21-month-old Beefmaster weighing 820 kilograms. It recorded an eye muscle area of 128 square centimetres, 15 millimetres of rump fat, 10 millimetres of rib fat and an intramuscular fat reading of 4.5 per cent. The bull was secured by a buyer at Gadwell Station, Alpha.
Topping the Droughtmaster section was Medway Ice Hockey, a 23-month-old homozygous polled son of Redskin Muddler weighing 858 kilograms. It recorded an eye muscle area of 141 square centimetres, 15 millimetres of rump fat, 10 millimetres of rib fat and an intramuscular fat reading of 5.5 per cent. The sectional topper was secured via online bidding by a buyer at Kurrajong, Alpha.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls offered and sold | 89 (complete clearance) |
| Overall average | $14,472 |
| Sale gross | $1.288 million |
| Beefmaster top price | $30,000 |
| Beefmasters sold, average | 33 at $16,485 |
| Droughtmaster top price | $28,000 |
| Droughtmasters sold, average | 56 at $13,286 |
| Previous year overall average | $13,780 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the Donaldson Family Bull Sale top at?
Beefmasters sold to a top of $30,000 and Droughtmasters to $28,000. The overall average across 89 bulls was $14,472, with a gross of $1.288 million.
How many bulls sold?
All 89 bulls catalogued sold, giving a complete clearance. That comprised 56 Droughtmasters and 33 Beefmasters.
What did each breed average?
The 56 Droughtmasters averaged $13,286 and the 33 Beefmasters averaged $16,485. These are section results and are separate from the $14,472 overall average.
How did the result compare with last year?
The previous year saw 99 bulls average $13,780, with Droughtmasters at $13,638 to a $35,000 top and Beefmasters at $14,061 to a $34,000 top. Both breed averages lifted in 2026, while the top price in each section eased. The 2026 catalogue was also smaller at 89 bulls.
What figures did the top-priced Beefmaster record?
DB Forrester BM3 was a 21-month-old weighing 820 kilograms. It recorded an eye muscle area of 128 square centimetres, 15 millimetres of rump fat and 10 millimetres of rib fat. Its intramuscular fat reading was 4.5 per cent.
What topped the Droughtmaster section?
Medway Ice Hockey, a 23-month-old homozygous polled son of Redskin Muddler, topped the Droughtmasters at $28,000. The bull weighed 858 kilograms with an eye muscle area of 141 square centimetres. It recorded 15 millimetres of rump fat, 10 millimetres of rib fat and an intramuscular fat reading of 5.5 per cent.
Who bought the section toppers?
The Beefmaster sale topper was secured by a buyer at Gadwell Station, Alpha. The Droughtmaster sectional topper went via online bidding to a buyer at Kurrajong, Alpha.
