Meldon Park Simmental sale tops $30,000 at Rolleston with 96pc clearance
Summary
Bulls found homes right across Queensland and as far south as South Australia at the Meldon Park Simmental sale, held at the Rolleston Selling Complex. In all, 62 bulls sold to a top of $30,000 for an average of $12,290, clearing 96 per cent of the offering.
The result lifted on the previous year, when 65 bulls topped at $30,000 for a 95 per cent clearance at auction and an average of $11,123. The top price was matched rather than exceeded, with the improvement coming through the average and clearance rate.
The sale topper was Meldon Park V48 (PP), by Mavstar Rawhide (PP), offered by the Meldon Park stud at Dalby. It sold to a South Australian address, Woonallee stud, Millicent. The bull recorded a liveweight of 1126 kilograms at 22 months of age and delivered an eye muscle area measurement of 157 square centimetres, with rib and rump measurements of 9 and 7 millimetres respectively and an intramuscular fat reading of 5.4 per cent.
These figures were reported in an initial account of the sale, with a full report still to come at the time of publication. The clearance, average and top price above should therefore be read as the results available at that point rather than a final published summary.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls sold | 62 |
| Clearance rate | 96 per cent |
| Sale average (preliminary) | $12,290 |
| Top price | $30,000 |
| Previous year bulls and clearance | 65 at 95 per cent |
| Previous year average | $11,123 |
| Liveweight of the sale topper at 22 months | 1126 kg |
| Eye muscle area of the sale topper | 157 sq cm |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the Meldon Park Simmental sale top at?
The sale topped at $30,000 for Meldon Park V48 (PP). The reported average across 62 bulls was $12,290. The clearance rate was 96 per cent.
How did the result compare with last year?
The previous year saw 65 bulls top at $30,000 for a 95 per cent clearance and an average of $11,123. The top price was matched, while the average and clearance both improved.
Who bought the sale topper?
The sale topper sold to a South Australian address, Woonallee stud, Millicent. It was offered by the Meldon Park stud at Dalby.
What figures did the sale topper record?
Meldon Park V48 (PP) recorded a liveweight of 1126 kilograms at 22 months of age. It delivered an eye muscle area measurement of 157 square centimetres with rib and rump measurements of 9 and 7 millimetres respectively. Its intramuscular fat reading was 5.4 per cent.
Where did the bulls sell to?
Bulls found homes right across Queensland and as far south as South Australia. The sale topper itself went to a South Australian buyer.
Are these the final sale results?
No. These figures come from an initial account of the sale, with a full report still to come at the time of publication. They should be read as the results available at that point.
Where was the sale held?
The sale was held at the Rolleston Selling Complex. The vendor stud is based at Dalby.
