Graneta Angus records total clearance of 63 bulls to a $26,000 top and $13,777 average at its annual Queensland sale
Summary
Graneta Angus, a Bell-based stud in Queensland, celebrated a total clearance and its second-best result at the on-property bull sale held on Thursday, August 13. All 63 bulls sold, reaching a top of $26,000 and averaging $13,777, a marked lift on the 2025 sale, when 57 bulls cleared to a $23,000 top and an $11,385 average. About 90 people attended in person, with additional online bidding through AuctionsPlus. The top-priced bull, Graneta Reebok V186, by Mandayen Reebok R442 and out of Graneta Blackcap Mary R52, presented balanced growth and carcase figures, including a +3.7 birthweight, a 200-day weight of 57 kilograms, a 400-day weight of 117kg and a 600-day weight of 145kg. He carried an eye muscle area of 7.5 square centimetres, a rib measurement of 1.8 millimetres, rump fat of 2.9mm, a retail beef yield of +0.3 per cent and intramuscular fat of +1.1 per cent, and was secured by Kameruka Grazing at Ironpot. A first-time buyer took four bulls for Debenham Cattle Co, including two at $24,000 and others at $18,000 and $16,000, targeting traditional, thick Angus types to cross over pure Brahmans. Strong bidding came from across Queensland, including Charters Towers, Winton, Bollon and Clermont. Now in its 12th year, the stud has topped at $26,000 in four of those years. Beyond the sale high, four bulls sold for $24,000, five for $22,000 and four for $20,000. Selling agents were KellCo Rural and TopX, interfaced with AuctionsPlus.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls sold | 63 of 63 (total clearance) |
| Top price | $26,000 |
| Sale average | $13,777 |
| 2025 average | $11,385 |
| 2025 top price | $23,000 |
| 2025 bulls sold | 57 |
| In-person attendance | about 90 |
| Top bull 600-day weight | 145kg |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What were the headline results?
Graneta Angus achieved a total clearance of 63 bulls to a top of $26,000 and an average of $13,777. It was the stud's second-best result at the sale.
How did this compare with 2025?
In 2025 the equivalent sale cleared 57 bulls at 100 per cent to a $23,000 top and an $11,385 average. The 2026 sale lifted both the top and the average.
What did the top-priced bull offer?
Graneta Reebok V186 presented a +3.7 birthweight, a 200-day weight of 57kg, a 400-day weight of 117kg and a 600-day weight of 145kg. He also had a 7.5 square centimetre eye muscle area and +1.1 per cent intramuscular fat.
Who bought the top bull?
The top-priced bull was secured by a grazing operation at Ironpot. It had caught the eye of many prospective buyers in the lead-up to the sale.
Where did buyers come from?
Bidding came from across Queensland, including Charters Towers, Winton, Bollon and Clermont. About 90 people attended in person, with strong online participation through AuctionsPlus.
What did a first-time buyer purchase?
A first-time buyer took four bulls for a cattle company, including two at $24,000 and others at $18,000 and $16,000. The bulls were selected as traditional, thick types to cross over pure Brahmans.
How consistent was pricing beyond the top?
Four bulls sold for $24,000, five for $22,000 and four for $20,000. The depth and quality through the draft were noted as a strength.
How long has the sale run?
The stud is in its 12th year and has topped at $26,000 in four of those years. The 2026 top equalled its best price.
