Commercial producer secures the $25,000 top bull at the 2026 Limousin Genetics multi-vendor sale at Yarraman
Summary
A commercial producer secured the top-priced bull for the second year running at the 2026 Limousin Genetics bull sale, a 10th annual multi-vendor event held at a Yarraman property where more than 100 buyers gathered. Southern buyers had a major influence, and seedstock producers were active early, with two of the first 10 bulls making $20,000 each. By the close, 43 of 48 bulls had sold through the ring for a 90 per cent clearance, a $372,000 gross and an $8651 average, a firmer clearance than 2025, when 52 of 69 lots sold at 75.4 per cent to average $8740. The top price of $25,000 went to the 21-month-old black Limousin BJF Aladin, bought by a commercial producer from Merriwa. He weighed 872 kilograms with a 151 square centimetre eye muscle area, 4.4 per cent intramuscular fat, a 39-centimetre scrotal circumference, and 9- and 7-millimetre P8 and rib fat. The bull ranked in the top 1 or 2 per cent of the breed for 200, 400 and 600-day and mature cow weights and scrotal size, and is set to join females in October. The sale carried extra weight as part of a herd dispersal, with a large share of remaining stud bulls sold. Interfaced on AuctionsPlus through agents Bartholomew & Co and Elders, it reflected steady demand for Limousin genetics.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls offered (ring) | 48 |
|
Bulls sold (ring) |
43 |
|
Clearance rate |
90% |
| Gross sale value | $372,000 |
| Sale average | $8651 |
| Top price | $25,000 |
| 2025 average | $8740 |
| Top bull weight | 872kg |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the 2026 Limousin Genetics sale?
The top price was $25,000, paid by a commercial producer for the 21-month-old black Limousin BJF Aladin. It was the second year running a commercial producer bought the top bull.
What were the top bull's figures?
BJF Aladin weighed 872 kilograms with a 151 square centimetre eye muscle area, 4.4 per cent intramuscular fat, a 39-centimetre scrotal circumference, and P8 and rib fat of 9 and 7 millimetres. He ranked in the top 1 or 2 per cent of the breed for 200, 400, 600-day and mature cow weights and scrotal size.
How did the sale perform overall?
A total of 43 of 48 bulls sold through the ring for a 90 per cent clearance. The sale grossed $372,000 at an $8651 average.
How did results compare with 2025?
In 2025, 52 of 69 lots sold through the ring for a 75.4 per cent clearance and an $8740 average, grossing $454,500. This year's clearance was firmer, though the average eased slightly.
Why was this sale significant?
It was the 10th annual multi-vendor sale, and a large portion of the host stud's remaining bulls sold as part of a herd dispersal. The stud is slowing its seedstock operation and expanding its commercial side.
Who bought the most bulls?
One family from Baradine bought the largest number through the ring, taking six bulls at an average of $7667. They were seeking new genetics after destocking two years earlier due to a lack of rainfall.
How did the vendor studs perform?
BJF Limousins sold 20 of 21 lots at a $9000 average, while Lochinvar cleared all three lots at $10,667. Four Mile, Storm King and The Downfall also cleared 100 per cent of their offerings.
Who conducted the sale?
The sale was handled by agents Bartholomew & Co and Elders, and interfaced on AuctionsPlus. It was held at a Yarraman property.
