Monto Annual All Breeds bull sale is topped by a My Ee Red Brahmans bull at $16,000 as clearance and average improve on the previous year
Summary
Bidding stayed strong to the very end at the Monto Annual All Breeds bull sale, held at the Monto saleyards on September 12 despite rain ringside. From 72 bulls representing 15 breeds and 27 vendors, 61 sold under the hammer for an 85 per cent clearance, an $8032 average and a $490,000 gross. Two further lots sold afterwards, lifting the clearance to 63 of 72, or 88 per cent, for a $7937 average and a $500,000 gross. The sale was topped by a Brahman bull, Remy Martin, bred by the My Ee Red Brahmans stud at South Kolan near Bundaberg, which made $16,000 when offered as the third-last lot. The 27-month-old bull weighed 812 kilograms and recorded 10mm of rump fat, 8mm of rib fat, an eye muscle area of 142 square centimetres and 5.8 per cent intramuscular fat. It was the first time the vendor had topped this long-running sale. The buyer, based near Rockhampton, secured the bull on behalf of a relative running commercial red Brahmans, and also purchased two Simmental bulls for a 4000-head commercial breeder herd. The volume buyer of the day, from Aramac, took three head for an average of $12,667. Selling agents reported an improved clearance and average compared with 2025, noting the bulls presented as strong value and that buyers who liked particular bulls generally secured them. Vendor averages across the day spanned numerous breeds, from Charolais and Droughtmaster to Angus, Santa Gertrudis, Brahman and Simmental, with online bidding provided by AuctionsPlus.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls offered | 72 (15 breeds, 27 vendors) |
| Sold under hammer / clearance | 61 / 85% |
| Under-hammer average / gross | $8032 / $490,000 |
| Final clearance (incl. post-sale) | 63 of 72 (88%) |
| Final average / gross | $7937 / $500,000 |
| Top price | $16,000 (Brahman, Remy Martin) |
| Top bull weight / age | 812 kg / 27 months |
| Top bull carcase figures | 142 sq cm EMA, 5.8% IMF |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What were the overall results of the Monto sale?
From 72 bulls, 61 sold under the hammer for an 85 per cent clearance, an $8032 average and a $490,000 gross. Two post-sale lots lifted the clearance to 63 of 72, or 88 per cent, for a $7937 average and a $500,000 gross.
What topped the sale and for how much?
A Brahman bull named Remy Martin topped the sale at $16,000. He was offered as the third-last lot and bred by the My Ee Red Brahmans stud near Bundaberg.
What were the top bull's specifications?
The 27-month-old bull weighed 812 kilograms. It recorded 10mm of rump fat, 8mm of rib fat, an eye muscle area of 142 square centimetres and 5.8 per cent intramuscular fat.
How many breeds and vendors were involved?
The sale featured 72 bulls representing 15 breeds offered by 27 vendors. Vendor averages spanned breeds including Charolais, Droughtmaster, Angus, Santa Gertrudis, Simmental and Brahman.
How did this year compare with 2025?
Selling agents reported an improved clearance and average compared with 2025. The bulls were described as presenting strong value.
Who was the volume buyer?
The day's volume buyer, from Aramac, purchased three head for an average of $12,667. Bulls sold to both new and return buyers.
Did weather affect the sale?
Rain ringside did not dampen bidding, which stayed strong until the very end. Bulls sold across a wide geographic spread, reaching as far north-west as Aramac.
