Brangus bull tops 2026 Marcella sale at $26,000 as Bos indicus demand lifts prices in the south east
Summary
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top price | $26,000 |
| Average | $9083 |
| Clearance | 73% (36 of 49) |
| Gross | $327,000 |
| Top bull weight | 842 kg |
| Brangus and Ultrablack average | $12,360 |
| Angus average | $7708 |
| 2025 average | $9000 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What topped the 2026 Marcella sale?
A Brangus bull, Marcella El Dorado, topped the sale at $26,000. It sold to commercial producers seeking more Bos indicus content.
What were the top bull's specifications?
The 26-month-old bull weighed 842 kilograms. It presented a 130 square centimetre eye muscle area, a 40cm scrotal circumference, 4.7 per cent intramuscular fat and P8 and rib fat of 10 and 8 millimetres.
What was the overall clearance and average?
In total, 36 of 49 bulls sold through the ring for a 73 per cent clearance. That produced a gross of $327,000 and an average of $9083.
How did the 2026 result compare with 2025?
In 2025, 46 of 49 bulls sold for a 93.9 per cent clearance and a $9000 average, with a top of $18,000. The 2026 average was slightly higher despite a lower clearance.
How did the different breeds sell?
The 11 of 14 Brangus and Ultrablack bulls sold averaged $12,360. The 24 of 35 Angus bulls sold averaged $7708.
Who made the largest purchase?
One buyer took 10 head through the ring for an average of $6900. Those bulls were bound for northern country to join Droughtmaster Euro-cross cows.
Why is Bos indicus content in demand?
Buyers valued the breeds' performance in ticks and heat. The top-priced bull will be used to breed replacement heifers and join in late October.
