Killain Angus debuts its on-property sale at Tamworth with a $30,000 top and strong Tasmanian buyer support
Summary
Killain Angus held its first on-property bull sale at Tamworth on September 8, with 26 of 29 bulls selling under the hammer and the three passed-in lots clearing immediately afterwards. The 12 yearling bulls reached a top of $30,000 and averaged $10,857, while the 14 two-year-old bulls topped at $18,000 and averaged $10,285. The sale topper, Killain Turning Point W11, was a June 2025-drop bull weighing 788 kilograms, sired by Baldridge Badger and out of Killain Blackcap May 2 N6. He recorded a 39-centimetre scrotal circumference and placed 10 traits in the top 10 per cent of the Angus breed, ranking in the top 1 per cent for foot and claw, top 2 per cent for carcase weight at +99, top 3 per cent for 200-day growth at +68 and top 5 per cent for 400-day growth at +117. The $30,000 bull sold to a Tasmanian buyer drawn to its structure and figures, while the vendor highlighted the sire's value for heavy artificial-insemination use within a thousand-cow King Island breeding program. The second-highest lot, Killain Grand Canyon V54, made $18,000; the 964-kilogram bull had a 42-centimetre scrotal circumference and sat in the top 1 per cent for three EBVs, including 400-day growth at +128, 600-day growth at +167 and carcase weight at +106. Other activity saw the final lot, Killain Anthem W35, sell for $16,000, alongside several three- and four-bull purchases at averages ranging from $6500 to $12,000. Elders managed the auction with online bidding through AuctionsPlus, capping a successful debut driven by repeat and new clients across the local region and Tasmania.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls sold | 26 of 29 |
| Yearling bull top / average | $30,000 / $10,857 |
| Two-year-old bull top / average | $18,000 / $10,285 |
| Top price | $30,000 |
| Top bull weight | 788 kg |
| Top bull scrotal circumference | 39 cm |
| Second-top price | $18,000 |
| Second-top bull weight | 964 kg |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What topped the first Killain Angus on-property sale?
The top price was $30,000 for the bull Killain Turning Point W11. It was described as the best the stud had bred and sold to a Tasmanian buyer.
How many bulls sold at the sale?
Of 29 bulls offered, 26 sold under the hammer, and the three passed-in lots were sold immediately after the sale. The auction was held at Tamworth on September 8.
What were the yearling and two-year-old bull averages?
The 12 yearling bulls reached a top of $30,000 and averaged $10,857. The 14 two-year-old bulls topped at $18,000 and averaged $10,285.
What made the top bull stand out on figures?
The top bull placed 10 traits in the top 10 per cent of the Angus breed. It ranked in the top 1 per cent for foot and claw, top 2 per cent for carcase weight at +99, top 3 per cent for 200-day growth at +68, and top 5 per cent for 400-day growth at +117.
What were the details of the second-highest bull?
The second-highest lot, Killain Grand Canyon V54, made $18,000 and weighed 964 kilograms. It had a 42-centimetre scrotal circumference and sat in the top 1 per cent for three EBVs, including 400-day growth at +128, 600-day growth at +167 and carcase weight at +106.
Who managed the auction?
Elders managed the auction, with online bidding provided through AuctionsPlus. The sale drew repeat and new clients from the local area and Tasmania.
How much did the final lot sell for?
The final lot of the day, Killain Anthem W35, sold for $16,000. It was described as a docile bull from a notable cow line.
