Eaglehawk Angus bull sale at Glen Innes clears all 92 bulls, topping at $40,000 for a $15,348 average
Summary
The Eaglehawk Angus bull sale at Glen Innes attracted buyer competition from five states, reflecting strong demand for the stud's commercially focused genetics and unique pedigrees. Held on August 6, the sale achieved a full clearance of all 92 bulls for an average of $15,348 and a top price of $40,000. Bulls headed mostly to commercial producers across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania, with about a third of the catalogue travelling north to Queensland. The sale-topping bull, a 24-month-old, carried EBVs of +64, +116 and +142 for 200-, 400- and 600-day weight, plus +8.4 for eye muscle area and +75 for carcase weight, and was purchased by a Queensland commercial operation targeting the feeder market. A curve-bender bull that balanced calving ease with performance made $32,500, showing -5.5 for calving ease daughters, -5.7 for gestation length and +3.4 for birthweight, alongside growth EBVs of +58, +99 and +123. Another bull sold for $30,000, three matched at $26,000, and a further sire reached $25,000. Volume buyers were active, with multiple purchasers taking home five or six bulls each at averages ranging from about $12,333 to $19,500. The stud attributed its unique line-up to relationships developed with United States seedstock producers over 15 trips across a decade, including exclusive access to certain bulls and three sires now owned in partnership with US studs. The auction was conducted by regional agencies with AuctionsPlus providing the online interface.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
|
Average |
$15,348 |
|
Top price |
$40,000 |
| Second top price |
$32,500 |
|
Buyer states |
5 |
|
Top bull age |
24 months |
|
US trips made |
15 |
|
Bulls owned with US studs |
3 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the Eaglehawk Angus sale?
The sale topped at $40,000 for a 24-month-old bull bought by a Queensland commercial operation. It carried standout eye muscle area and carcase weight figures.
What was the average and clearance?
All 92 bulls sold for an average of $15,348. The sale achieved a full clearance.
Where did the buyers come from?
Competition came from five states - New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. About a third of the catalogue went to Queensland.
What were the top bull's key figures?
It recorded EBVs of +64, +116 and +142 for 200-, 400- and 600-day weight, plus +8.4 for eye muscle area and +75 for carcase weight. Its intramuscular fat figure was +2.8.
What other bulls sold strongly?
A curve-bender bull made $32,500, another reached $30,000, three matched at $26,000 and a further sire made $25,000. Several buyers took multiple bulls.
Why are the stud's genetics considered unique?
The stud has made 15 trips to the United States over a decade, gaining exclusive access to certain bulls. It now owns three sires in partnership with US studs.
Who conducted the sale?
Regional livestock agencies conducted the auction, with AuctionsPlus providing the online interface. Bulls headed mostly to commercial producers.
