Lotus Herefords sale climbs on 2025 with $24,000 top bull and $10,638 average across 36 sold
Summary
The Lotus Herefords annual bull sale at Old Farm near Glen Innes delivered a lift on its 2025 result, with 36 of 39 bulls sold to a top of $24,000 for an average of $10,638. The sale-topping bull was a 956-kilogram July 2024-drop that drew a top-end buyer from the Wauchope district targeting weaner markets. Its raw figures included 12 millimetres of rump fat, 8 millimetres of rib fat, a 118 square centimetre eye muscle area and 5.2 per cent intramuscular fat, while its estimated breeding values placed it in the top 20 per cent for 400-day weight at +69, the top 10 per cent for 600-day weight at +107, and the top 2 per cent of the breed for mature cow weight at +114, with a retail beef yield of +1.5. The second-highest bull, a 939-kilogram August 2024-drop, sold for $23,000 and carried a 126 square centimetre eye muscle area and 6.7 per cent intramuscular fat. Both were sons of the same sire line, part of a consistent breeding program that has sent bulls as far north as Charters Towers and into the Northern Rivers. The fixture also offered 12 commercial heifers, which sold to $2900, and stud heifers, with the pick making $4000, while volume buyers picked up multiple bulls at $6000 to $8000.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls offered | 39 |
| Bulls sold | 36 |
| Average price | $10,638 |
| Top price | $24,000 |
| Top bull weight | 956kg |
| Second-top price | $23,000 |
| Commercial heifers top | $2900 |
| Stud heifer price | $4000 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the 2026 Lotus Herefords sale?
The top price was $24,000. It was paid for a 956-kilogram July 2024-drop bull bought by a top-end buyer targeting weaner markets.
What were the sale average and clearance?
The sale offered 39 bulls, with 36 sold to average $10,638. The result was up on the 2025 sale.
What were the top bull's figures?
The top bull had 12 millimetres of rump fat, 8 millimetres of rib fat, a 118 square centimetre eye muscle area and 5.2 per cent intramuscular fat. Its EBVs placed it in the top 20 per cent for 400-day weight, top 10 per cent for 600-day weight and top 2 per cent for mature cow weight.
How much did the second-top bull sell for?
The second-highest bull sold for $23,000. The 939-kilogram August 2024-drop carried a 126 square centimetre eye muscle area and 6.7 per cent intramuscular fat.
How far did the sale bulls travel?
Bulls sold as far north as Charters Towers, as well as into the Northern Rivers and the local region. The vendor was pleased with the geographic spread of buyers.
Did any heifers sell?
Yes. The sale offered 12 commercial heifers, which sold to $2900, while the pick of two stud heifers made $4000.
What did volume buyers pay?
Volume buyers secured multiple bulls in the $6000 to $8000 range. One took three bulls to $8000 for an average of $6667, and another selected three at $6000.
