Hazeldean bull sale at Tamworth achieves a full clearance of 54 bulls with a $35,000 top and $10,964 average
Summary
The Hazeldean bull sale at Bective Station near Tamworth defied a tough season and low cow numbers, drawing a strong crowd on a wet and windy day for a complete clearance. All 54 bulls sold under the hammer to a top of $35,000 and an average of $10,964, with the top price well above last year's sale, which peaked at $20,000 twice for a $13,492 average. Local New England North West buyers were influential alongside support from the Central West. The top-priced lot, Hazeldean V1132, was a 914-kilogram August 2024-drop bull sired by Alpine Real Deal R163 and out of Hazeldean S235. Described as a thick, impressive type, it carried an extensive bank of estimated breeding value data, with five traits in the top 5 per cent of the Trans Tasman Angus Cattle Evaluation, seven in the top 10 per cent and four in the top 30 per cent. Its milk EBV of +28 sat in the top 5 per cent, as did its 200, 400 and 600-day growth figures of +68, +121 and +164, while its intramuscular fat area of +4.7 ranked in the top 10 per cent. The second top bull, Hazeldean V462, made $20,000; a 904-kilogram Hazeldean Renegade R265 son out of Hazeldean T1115, it carried four EBVs in the top 5 per cent, including 600-day growth at +159 and carcase weight at +91. Another notable bull sold for $19,000, with the same buyer loading three more, and further multi-bull purchases underlined confident demand. Nutrien conducted the sale with an online interface provided by StockLive.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top price | $35,000 |
| Bulls sold | 54 of 54 (100pc clearance) |
| Average price | $10,964 |
| 2025 top price | $20,000 |
| 2025 average | $13,492 |
| Top bull weight | 914 kg |
| Top bull 600-day growth EBV | +164 |
| Second top price | $20,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price and clearance?
The sale achieved a 100 per cent clearance with all 54 bulls sold, topping at $35,000. That top result was well up on last year's high of $20,000.
What was the average price?
The 54 bulls averaged $10,964. While the top price rose sharply, the average sat below last year's $13,492.
What made the top-priced bull stand out?
The 914-kilogram August 2024-drop bull carried an extensive bank of EBV data, with five traits in the top 5 per cent of the Trans Tasman Angus Cattle Evaluation. Buyers were drawn to its growth and intramuscular fat traits.
What were the top bull's growth EBVs?
Its 200, 400 and 600-day growth figures were +68, +121 and +164, all in the top 5 per cent. Its milk EBV of +28 was also top 5 per cent and its intramuscular fat area of +4.7 was top 10 per cent.
What sold as the second top-priced bull?
A 904-kilogram bull made $20,000, carrying four EBVs in the top 5 per cent. These included 600-day growth at +159 and carcase weight at +91.
How did the season affect the sale?
Despite low cow numbers and a tough local season, buyers filled the historic woolshed and competed strongly. Local New England North West buyers were influential, supported by Central West interest.
Who conducted the sale?
Nutrien Ag Solutions Tamworth and Nutrien Boultons Walcha were the selling agents. StockLive provided the online bidding interface.
