Former Ekka junior champion Limousin tops the 2026 Jen-Daview invitational sale at $34,000
Summary
A former Ekka champion bull led a strong result at the 2026 invitational Jen-Daview Limousin and Angus sale at the Coolabunia saleyards, where bidding ran hot from the opening lot. That first lot, Jen-Daview Victor V21, became the top-priced bull at $34,000, a $4000 lift on the previous year's top. The 26-month-old weighed 974 kilograms and carried an eye muscle area of 150 square centimetres, 5.5 per cent intramuscular fat, a 40-centimetre scrotal circumference and 92 per cent morphology, having taken the junior champion Limousin title at Brisbane in 2025. The top-priced Angus bull, Yallambee V1999, made $20,000; the 22-month-old weighed 898 kilograms with a 133 square centimetre eye muscle area and 7.7 per cent intramuscular fat. Across the catalogue, 55 bulls were offered from nine vendors and 50 sold, for a 90.9 per cent clearance, a $563,000 gross and an $11,260 average, up $2191 on 2025. The 30 Limousin bulls returned a 96.7 per cent clearance and an $11,965.52 average, while the Angus section cleared 84 per cent to average $10,285.71. Organisers reported 77 in-person bid cards registered, underlining an exceptional turnout. Interfaced with StockLive and offered through selling agent GDL, the sale's lift on the previous year suggested the event could keep building momentum for both breeds.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls offered | 55 |
| Bulls sold | 50 |
| Overall clearance | 90.9% |
| Gross sale value | $563,000 |
| Overall average | $11,260 |
| Top Limousin price | $34,000 |
| Top Angus price | $20,000 |
| In-person bid cards | 77 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the 2026 Jen-Daview sale?
The top price was $34,000, paid for Jen-Daview Victor V21, the sale's first lot. That was a $4000 increase on the previous year's top bull.
What were the top bull's figures?
Jen-Daview Victor V21 was 26 months old and weighed 974 kilograms, with a 150 square centimetre eye muscle area, 5.5 per cent intramuscular fat, a 40-centimetre scrotal circumference and 92 per cent morphology. He was also the 2025 junior champion Limousin at Brisbane.
What topped the Angus section?
The top Angus bull, Yallambee V1999, sold for $20,000 to a first-time buyer. The 22-month-old weighed 898 kilograms with a 133 square centimetre eye muscle area and 7.7 per cent intramuscular fat.
How did the overall sale perform?
A total of 55 bulls were offered across nine vendors, with 50 sold for a 90.9 per cent clearance. The sale grossed $563,000 at an $11,260 average, up $2191 on 2025.
How did the two breeds compare?
The Limousin section cleared 96.7 per cent, selling 29 of 30 bulls to average $11,965.52. The Angus section cleared 84 per cent, selling 21 of 25 bulls to average $10,285.71.
How strong was the turnout?
Organisers described the turnout as exceptional, with 77 in-person bid cards registered. Bidding was reported as hot from the opening lot.
Who were the leading vendors by average?
Jen-Daview Livestock sold 24 of 26 lots at a $13,458.33 average, while Mervale Limousin cleared all eight lots at $11,750. Durkin Angus and Ruby Ridge Angus also cleared 100 per cent of their offerings.
Who managed the sale?
The sale was conducted by selling agent GDL and interfaced with StockLive. It was held at the Coolabunia saleyards.
