Charbray bull tops 2026 Kandanga Valley Stud sale at $26,000 as Charolais lift the average
Summary
Strong demand for honey-coloured, polled bulls defined the 2026 Kandanga Valley Stud sale, held at the Upper Kandanga property Warravale on July 25. More than 100 buyers packed the stands, with bidders travelling and phoning in from across the south east, the western Downs, and further north to Alpha, Nebo, Mackay and Cloncurry. Fierce early bidding saw seven of the first 10 lots, all Charolais, make $10,000 or more, setting the tone for a busy afternoon. By the close, 102 of 119 bulls sold for an 85.7 per cent clearance, a gross of $982,000, and an average of $8252. That average trailed the 2025 result of $9696, when 92 of 101 bulls sold at a 91.1 per cent clearance for a gross of $892,000 and a top of $28,000. Charolais bulls were the highest performers overall with an average of $9852, yet a Charbray claimed the top price. The 21-month-old honey-coloured polled bull Kandanga Valley Volkture, weighing 754 kilograms, sold to Taroom producers for $26,000. He carried an eye muscle area of 136 square centimetres, a scrotal circumference of 39 centimetres, intramuscular fat of 5.4 per cent, and P8 and rib fat of 10 and 7 millimetres. The same buyers also secured the 24-month-old Charbray Kandanga Valley Vinton for $16,000. Bulk buyers were active, with 10 bidders taking three or more lots; Juandah Aggregation bought seven bulls at a $9000 average. The top Charolais bulls, Kandanga Valley Vanqueur and Kandanga Valley Vulcan, each made $20,000 to Fairview Cattle Company at Alpha. The sale was interfaced with AuctionsPlus.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top price (Charbray Kandanga Valley Volkture) | $26,000 |
| Clearance | 102 of 119 (85.7%) |
| Gross | $982,000 |
| Average | $8252 |
| Charolais average | $9852 |
| Top bull weight | 754 kg |
| Top bull age | 21 months |
| Second top (Kandanga Valley Vinton) | $16,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the 2026 Kandanga Valley Stud sale?
The top price was $26,000, paid for the honey-coloured polled Charbray bull Kandanga Valley Volkture. He was 21 months old and weighed 754 kilograms. A Charbray took the top price even though Charolais bulls posted the highest average.
What was the clearance rate and average?
The sale cleared 102 of 119 bulls, an 85.7 per cent clearance. It grossed $982,000 for an average of $8252.
How did the 2026 result compare with 2025?
In 2025, 92 of 101 bulls sold at a 91.1 per cent clearance, grossing $892,000 for a $9696 average and a $28,000 top. The 2026 average was lower but the gross was higher.
Which breed performed best on average?
Charolais bulls were the highest performers overall, averaging $9852. Seven of the first 10 lots, all Charolais, made $10,000 or more.
What were the carcase figures for the top bull?
Kandanga Valley Volkture had an eye muscle area of 136 square centimetres, intramuscular fat of 5.4 per cent, and a scrotal circumference of 39 centimetres. His P8 and rib fat measured 10 and 7 millimetres.
Who bought the most bulls?
Ten bidders took three or more lots each. Juandah Aggregation bought the largest number through the ring, with seven bulls at a $9000 average.
What did the top Charolais bulls make?
The top Charolais bulls, Kandanga Valley Vanqueur and Kandanga Valley Vulcan, each sold for $20,000 to Fairview Cattle Company at Alpha.
