Lucrana Simmental stud sets a $47,000 record top price at its 15th annual Texas on-property sale
Summary
A new stud record headlined the 2026 Lucrana Simmental sale at Texas, where the top-priced bull made $47,000, some $17,000 above the previous year's top and $21,000 clear of this year's second dearest lot. The result capped the 15th anniversary of the stud's on-property sale and 40 years since its registration. Bidding was strong from the outset, with three of the first four bulls each making more than $20,000 to four different buyers. The record-setter, Lucrana Witness W2, was a 19-month-old weighing 830 kilograms, homozygous polled, and scored 88 per cent in morphology with an eye muscle area of 145 square centimetres, 5.5 per cent intramuscular fat, matching 8-millimetre rib and P8 fat scans, and a 41-centimetre scrotal circumference. Sired by Grangeburn Quantom of Solance, he sold through Nutrien Rockhampton to repeat buyers who plan to use him over grey Brahman cows to breed Simbrah bulls. Overall, 68 bulls were offered and 57 sold, for an 83.8 per cent clearance, a $709,000 total and a $12,438.60 average. The second-top bull, Lucrana Valiant V115, made $26,000. Buyer interest was diverse, with more than 31 in-person bidders and 13 lots sold online through StockLive. Offered by selling agent Nutrien, the very strong average and record top pointed to continued confidence in the stud's direction.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls offered | 68 |
| Bulls sold | 57 |
| Clearance rate | 83.8% |
| Total sale value | $709,000 |
| Sale average | $12,438.60 |
| Top price (record) | $47,000 |
| Second-top price | $26,000 |
| Top bull weight | 830kg |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the 2026 Lucrana Simmental sale?
The top price was a record $47,000 for Lucrana Witness W2. That was $17,000 above the previous year's top and $21,000 above this year's second dearest bull.
What were the record bull's figures?
Lucrana Witness W2 was a 19-month-old weighing 830 kilograms and homozygous polled. He scored 88 per cent in morphology, with a 145 square centimetre eye muscle area, 5.5 per cent intramuscular fat, 8-millimetre rib and P8 scans, and a 41-centimetre scrotal circumference.
How did the overall sale perform?
A total of 68 bulls were offered and 57 sold, for an 83.8 per cent clearance. The sale grossed $709,000 at a $12,438.60 average.
What will the top bull be used for?
The buyers plan to use him over grey Brahman cows to breed Simbrah bulls for their own operation. He was their only purchase during the sale.
What was the second-top price?
The second-top bull, Lucrana Valiant V115, sold for $26,000. It went to a pastoral company at Wallumbilla.
How strong was buyer participation?
The sale drew a diverse range of buyers, with more than 31 in-person bidders and 13 lots sold online through StockLive. Three of the first four bulls each made more than $20,000.
What milestone did the sale mark?
The 2026 sale marked the 15th anniversary of Lucrana's annual on-property sale and 40 years since the stud's registration. The record top price added to the occasion.
Who was the selling agent?
The sale was offered through selling agent Nutrien and interfaced with StockLive. The top bull sold through Nutrien Rockhampton.
