DSK Angus and Charolais sale tops at $26,000 as buyers chase marbling and carcase quality
Summary
The annual DSK Angus and Charolais sale at Borah Station near Coonabarabran drew buyers from multiple states on Friday, July 17, all chasing carcase quality, marbling and growth. In the Angus run, 27 of 41 bulls sold for a 66 per cent clearance and an average of $10,703, topping at $26,000, up $4000 on the previous year. The sale-topping lot, DSK Ronaldo Vapor V33, was a 23-month-old weighing 832 kilograms that scanned 8 millimetres over the rib and 16 millimetres over the rump, with a 124 square centimetre eye muscle area and a 7.7 per cent intramuscular fat figure, plus a 5+ fleck score reflecting the stud's marbling focus; it sold to Charvel Grazing of Theodore, Queensland. The second top-priced bull, DSK PR Vagrant V131, went to DKF Heywood at Everton, Victoria; the 21-month-old weighed 830 kilograms, scanned 7 millimetres of rib fat and 12 millimetres of rump fat, recorded a 122 square centimetre eye muscle area and a 7.6 per cent intramuscular fat figure, and carried a 5 fleck score. A volume buyer from Rocky Glen, near Coonabarabran, secured four bulls to a top of $16,000 and an average of $12,750, targeting high fleck-score genetics to lift marbling in feedlot-bound progeny. The offering was largely home-bred and praised for its consistency of type, with organisers noting tougher seasonal conditions and lighter cow numbers across the district yet expressing satisfaction with the level of support. Elders conducted the sale and AuctionsPlus provided the online interface.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Angus bulls sold | 27 of 41 |
| Clearance rate | 66% |
| Sale average | $10,703 |
| Top price | $26,000 |
| Price change on last year | up $4000 |
| Top bull weight | 832 kg |
| Top bull eye muscle area | 124 sq cm |
| Top bull intramuscular fat | 7.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the 2026 DSK bull sale?
The top-priced bull made $26,000, which was up $4000 on the previous year. It was one of 27 Angus bulls sold from 41 offered.
What was the clearance rate and average?
The Angus run achieved a 66 per cent clearance, with 27 of 41 bulls sold. They averaged $10,703.
What were the sale-topper's carcase figures?
The 23-month-old top bull weighed 832 kilograms and scanned 8 millimetres over the rib and 16 millimetres over the rump. It recorded a 124 square centimetre eye muscle area, a 7.7 per cent intramuscular fat figure and a 5+ fleck score.
How did the second top-priced bull compare?
The 21-month-old second-top bull weighed 830 kilograms and scanned 7 millimetres of rib fat and 12 millimetres of rump fat. It carried a 122 square centimetre eye muscle area, a 7.6 per cent intramuscular fat figure and a 5 fleck score.
Why is fleck score important at this sale?
Fleck score reflects marbling performance, a key focus of the stud's breeding program. The main volume buyer specifically targeted high fleck-score bulls to enhance marbling in feedlot-bound progeny.
How many bulls did the leading volume buyer take?
A volume buyer near Coonabarabran bought four bulls to a top of $16,000 and an average of $12,750. The purchases aimed to improve marbling in feedlot progeny.
How did seasonal conditions affect the result?
Many producers in the district were feeling the effects of the season and carrying lighter cow numbers. Despite tougher conditions, the stud was pleased with the support and overall outcome.
