Kidman Poll Hereford on-property bull sale tops at $26,000 for a stud-bound sire with standout Breedplan figures
Summary
The Kidman Poll Hereford on-property bull sale at the Dulcidene complex near Dubbo delivered a solid result, offering 30 bulls and clearing 23 under the hammer to a top price of $26,000 and an average of $11,478. The sale-topping bull, Kidman Conclude V014, was a May 2024-drop weighing 936 kilograms and a son of Limehills Starter 160062. Destined for stud duties, he carried a strong Breedplan profile, with a 200-day weight of +42 in the top 15 per cent, 400-day and 600-day weights of +75 and +109 in the top 10 per cent, and carcase weight of +76 also in the top 10 per cent, while gestation length of +5.6 and maternal cow weight of +114 ranked in the top 5 per cent. The buyer, running a Poll Hereford stud at Holbrook, also secured 20 straws of semen from the 2025 top-price sire Kidman Head Master at $50 a straw. Second-top honours went to Kidman Pay Day V003, a 914-kilogram March 2024-drop bull that made $20,000 with a 200-day weight of +47 and multiple carcase and fertility figures in the top 5 per cent. Kidman Williams V019 followed at $18,000, offering a 200-day weight of +47 and daughter calving ease of +13.7. A repeat buyer took three bulls to average $11,333, while the volume buyer secured four sires to $16,000 for a $10,000 average. Nutrien conducted the sale with StockLive providing the online platform, capping a pleasing outcome after a tough start to the season.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls offered | 30 |
| Bulls sold | 23 |
| Top price | $26,000 |
| Average price | $11,478 |
| Second-top price | $20,000 |
| Top bull weight | 936 kg |
| Head Master semen straws | 20 at $50/straw |
| Volume buyer | 4 bulls to $16,000, avg $10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What were the top price and average at the 2026 Kidman Poll Hereford sale?
The sale reached a top price of $26,000 and averaged $11,478. Of the 30 bulls offered, 23 sold under the hammer.
Which bull topped the sale and what were its details?
The top-priced bull was Kidman Conclude V014, a May 2024-drop weighing 936 kilograms and a son of Limehills Starter 160062. He was bought for stud duties.
What breeding value figures did the top bull carry?
His 200-day weight of +42 sat in the top 15 per cent, while 400-day, 600-day and carcase weight figures were in the top 10 per cent. Gestation length of +5.6 and maternal cow weight of +114 were in the top 5 per cent.
How much did the second-highest bull make?
Kidman Pay Day V003, a 914-kilogram March 2024-drop bull, sold for $20,000. It recorded a 200-day weight of +47 and several carcase and fertility figures in the top 5 per cent.
Were any semen straws sold at the event?
Yes. The top-bull buyer also purchased 20 straws of semen from the 2025 top-price sire Kidman Head Master at $50 a straw. The stud retained the right to collect 50 straws from one of the sale bulls.
Who conducted the sale?
Nutrien conducted the auction, with StockLive providing the online bidding interface. The sale followed a tough start to the season.
How did the volume buyer perform on the day?
The volume buyer secured four bulls to a top of $16,000, averaging $10,000. Another repeat buyer took three bulls to average $11,333.
