Glenwarrah Hereford and Brooksby Angus sale draws repeat carcase-focused buyers with $18,000 Angus top and $16,000 Hereford top
Summary
Repeat buyers chasing carcase traits underpinned a solid result at the combined Glenwarrah Hereford and Brooksby Angus annual bull sale at Bundarra in New South Wales. In the two-year-old Angus section, 22 of 23 bulls sold to a top of $18,000, reached twice, for an average of $12,318, while 19 yearling Angus were offered with 17 selling to $12,000 at an average of $7230. The Glenwarrah Hereford catalogue topped at $16,000, with 11 of 13 bulls averaging $9200. A long-standing repeat buyer with a 15-year association secured both equal top-priced Angus bulls plus five more, averaging $11,857 across the purchases. One top Angus was an August 2024-drop weighing 1004 kilograms, carrying estimated breeding values of +5.2 for birthweight, +19 for milk, +3.7 for eye muscle area and +1.0 for intramuscular fat, with growth figures of +58, +99 and +130 for the 200, 400 and 600-day weights. The equal top Angus, at 962 kilograms, showed +4.6 for eye muscle area and strong growth data. The $16,000 top Hereford, an 894-kilogram July 2024-drop, presented +5.0 for eye muscle area and balanced growth and milk figures. Additional volume support came from buyers securing multiple Angus and Hereford lots, including one operation that averaged $7666 across four head, reflecting steady demand despite reduced local competition tied to seasonal conditions.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Two-year-old Angus sold | 22 of 23 |
| Two-year-old Angus average | $12,318 |
| Two-year-old Angus top | $18,000 (twice) |
| Glenwarrah Hereford top | $16,000 |
| Hereford average (11 of 13) | $9200 |
| Yearling Angus sold | 17 of 19 |
| Yearling Angus average | $7230 |
| Top Angus bull weight | 1004kg |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What were the top prices at the 2026 Glenwarrah and Brooksby sale?
The two-year-old Angus topped at $18,000, reached twice, while the Glenwarrah Herefords topped at $16,000. Yearling Angus bulls sold to a top of $12,000.
What were the section averages?
Two-year-old Angus averaged $12,318 with 22 of 23 sold, and yearling Angus averaged $7230 with 17 of 19 sold. The Herefords averaged $9200 with 11 of 13 sold.
Who secured the equal top-priced Angus bulls?
A long-standing repeat buyer with a 15-year association bought both equal top-priced Angus bulls plus five more. Their purchases averaged $11,857.
What were the figures of the top Angus bull?
One top Angus was an August 2024-drop weighing 1004 kilograms. Its EBVs included +3.7 for eye muscle area and +1.0 for intramuscular fat, with growth figures of +58, +99 and +130 for the 200, 400 and 600-day weights.
What stood out about the top Hereford bull?
The $16,000 top Hereford was an 894-kilogram July 2024-drop with +5.0 for eye muscle area. It also showed +37, +59 and +83 for the 200, 400 and 600-day growth figures.
What market do buyers target with these bulls?
Buyers target the Angus heavy feeder market with steers and supply grassfed heifers to a major retailer. The bulls are valued for balanced fat and eye muscle figures with added intramuscular fat.
How did seasonal conditions affect the sale?
Reduced cow numbers from autumn conditions limited some local competition. Despite that, demand stayed strong across the draft of two-year-old and yearling bulls.
