Elite Cattle Company at Meandarra sets a record $19,000 average with a 100 per cent clearance of all 53 Simmental and Sim-Angus bulls
Summary
The Elite Cattle Company stud at Meandarra set a fresh sale record at its ninth annual on-property offering, clearing all 53 Black Simmental and Sim-Angus bulls for a 100 per cent clearance and its highest-ever average of $19,000. The result built on the previous year, when all 49 bulls sold at a $15,154 average for a $742,546 gross and the stud set a breed record for the top-priced Black Simmental bull. This year the consistency stood out: only two bulls sold at $10,000, with every other lot clearing $12,000 or more and many making between $18,000 and $22,000. The top-priced lot, Elite Ventura, made $36,000 to a Simmental stud at Millicent in South Australia - the first time that operation had bought an Elite Cattle Company bull. The 20-month-old weighed 854 kilograms, was sired by Elite Platinum and recorded an eye muscle area of 138 square centimetres, 12mm of rump fat, 9mm of rib fat and 6.3 per cent intramuscular fat. He was praised for his growth, balance and mobility, and comes from one of the stud's best donor cows with two full embryo-transfer brothers also in the sale. Bulls headed from South Australia to as far north as Cloncurry, to both new and return clients, with a strong base of repeat buyers. Bulk buyers each secured four head, at averages of $19,250, $18,000 and $17,500. The sale was interfaced with StockLive, and the stud described the outcome as its highest average and gross to date.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls sold | 53 of 53 (100% clearance) |
| Sale average (record) | $19,000 |
| Top price | $36,000 |
| 2025 average | $15,154 |
| 2025 gross | $742,546 |
| Top bull weight | 854 kg |
| Top bull eye muscle area | 138 sq cm |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What record did the sale set?
The stud achieved its highest-ever average of $19,000 at its ninth annual sale. It followed a breed record set at the previous year's sale.
What was the clearance and offering?
All 53 Black Simmental and Sim-Angus bulls offered sold for a 100 per cent clearance. Only two bulls sold at $10,000, with every other lot clearing $12,000 or more.
How much did the top bull make and who bought it?
The top lot, Elite Ventura, sold for $36,000 to a Simmental stud at Millicent, South Australia. It was the first time that operation had purchased an Elite Cattle Company bull.
What were the top bull's specifications?
The 20-month-old bull weighed 854 kilograms and was sired by Elite Platinum. He recorded a 138 square centimetre eye muscle area, 12mm rump fat, 9mm rib fat and 6.3 per cent intramuscular fat.
How did this year compare with 2025?
In 2025 all 49 bulls sold for a 100 per cent clearance at a $15,154 average and a $742,546 gross. The 2026 average of $19,000 was the highest the stud had recorded.
Where did the bulls go?
Bulls sold from South Australia to as far north as Cloncurry, to both new and returning clients. A large proportion went into central Queensland.
Who were the bulk buyers?
Three accounts each secured four head, at averages of $19,250, $18,000 and $17,500. The sale attracted a strong base of repeat buyers.
