Elrose Grey Brahmans sale grosses $1.88 million as top bull reaches $34,000 and cows lead demand
Summary
A two-day grey Brahman production sale at CQLX Gracemere delivered strong results, selling 382 lots for a total gross of $1,883,000 and an overall clearance of 87 per cent. Cows and calves led demand: 292 cow-and-calf units grossed $1,531,500 to average $5245, topping at $18,000, with a clearance of 96 per cent. The offering of 10 proven stud sires cleared fully, grossing $86,000 to average $8600 and topping at $34,000. That sale-topping poll scurr sire, born in October 2022, sat in roughly the top 10 per cent for growth and the top 5 per cent for the Central Production Index, and was secured in a family partnership that runs sizeable stud and commercial breeder herds. The buyers chose the bull on type and structure rather than figures, praising his length, clean sheath and quiet temperament, and also paid $11,500 for a seven-month-pregnant cow with a heifer calf at foot, a day-two top for cow-and-calf packages. The second top-priced bull made $8000. Sixteen stud cows joined and confirmed in calf grossed $50,000 to average $3125, while 64 unjoined heifers grossed $215,500 to average $3367, topping at $10,000. The vendor said cow-and-calf demand confirmed the Brahman female is making a comeback, valued for longevity, easy-care management and low feed requirements, and for crossing with bulls of other breeds. Selling agents reported a good spread of buyers across Queensland and into northern New South Wales, strong online participation, and consistent cattle quality throughout the two days.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Two-day gross | $1,883,000 |
| Lots sold | 382 |
| Overall clearance | 87 per cent |
| Top bull price | $34,000 |
| Proven sire average | $8600 |
| Cow and calf units average | $5245 |
| Cow and calf clearance | 96 per cent |
| Top cow and calf package | $18,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How much did the top bull sell for at the Elrose Grey Brahmans sale?
The top-priced bull, a poll scurr sire, sold for $34,000. It surpassed the second-top bull by $26,000.
What was the overall two-day result?
The sale sold 382 lots for a total gross of $1,883,000 and an overall clearance of 87 per cent. Cows and calves were the strongest performing category.
How did cow-and-calf units perform?
A total of 292 cow-and-calf units grossed $1,531,500 to average $5245, with a top of $18,000 and a clearance of 96 per cent. Demand for these units was described as very strong.
What did the proven sires average?
Ten proven stud sires cleared fully, grossing $86,000 to average $8600. The top sire reached $34,000.
What figures stood out on the top bull?
The sale-topping sire sat in roughly the top 10 per cent for growth and the top 5 per cent for the Central Production Index. Buyers, however, selected it primarily on structure and type rather than figures.
How did heifers and confirmed-in-calf cows sell?
Sixteen joined, confirmed-in-calf stud cows averaged $3125 with a top of $4000, while 64 unjoined heifers averaged $3367 with a top of $10,000. Their clearance rates were 70 and 62 per cent respectively.
Why is the Brahman female considered valuable?
The Brahman cow is valued for longevity, easy-care management and low feed requirements. She can also be crossed with bulls of other breeds, adding to her versatility in commercial herds.
