Angus bull with near-perfect feet and legs tops Moorunga spring sale at $20,000
Summary
A February 2025-drop Angus bull described as ticking all the boxes topped the Moorunga Angus spring sale at Swanpool, selling for a five-figure top price of $20,000. Catalogued as Lot 7, Moorunga Tanker W021 was secured by a NSW stud seeking durable back-up sires suited to northern markets, valued for its slick skin, sound phenotype, easy movement and supporting performance data. Sired by LVVF Tanker 14 and out of Texas Toque R220, the bull carried estimated breeding values including a 4.4-kilogram birth weight, a 70kg 200-day weight, a 124kg 400-day weight and a 155kg 600-day weight. Its carcase figures included a 7.5 square centimetre eye muscle area, rib fat of -1.5 millimetres, rump fat of -1.2mm, retail beef yield of -0.1 per cent and intramuscular fat of 1.5 per cent. Across the catalogue, the stud sold 39 of the 43 bulls offered to average $9077. The sale topper was praised for growth for age, near-perfect feet and legs, a brilliant temperament and length of spine, standing out as a long, deep, smooth-shouldered young sire with eye appeal and performance. It was expected to join younger cows in the buyer's herd. Two studs bought bulls on the day, with competition spread across Gippsland, central NSW and local buyers, reflecting improved cattle presentation after a tough start to the season that turned around in the preceding couple of months.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top price (Angus bull) | $20,000 |
| Bulls sold / offered | 39 of 43 |
| Sale average | $9077 |
| Birth weight EBV | 4.4 kg |
| 200-day weight EBV | 70 kg |
| 400-day weight EBV | 124 kg |
| 600-day weight EBV | 155 kg |
| Eye muscle area | 7.5 sq cm |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the Moorunga Angus spring sale?
The sale topped at $20,000 for Lot 7, Moorunga Tanker W021, a February 2025-drop bull. It sold to a NSW stud looking for durable back-up sires.
How many bulls sold and what was the average?
The stud sold 39 of the 43 bulls offered. Those sales averaged $9077.
What breeding values did the top bull carry?
It recorded a 4.4-kilogram birth weight, a 70kg 200-day weight, a 124kg 400-day weight and a 155kg 600-day weight. Carcase figures included a 7.5 square centimetre eye muscle area and 1.5 per cent intramuscular fat.
What was the top bull's breeding?
The bull was sired by LVVF Tanker 14 and out of Texas Toque R220. It was a February 2025-drop young sire.
Why was the top bull chosen?
Buyers valued its slick skin, sound phenotype, easy movement and matching performance data. It was seen as well suited to durable northern-market herds and would join younger cows.
What structural traits stood out?
The bull was noted for growth for age, near-perfect feet and legs, and a brilliant temperament. It was described as long, deep and smooth-shouldered with length of spine.
Where did buyers travel from for the sale?
Competition came from Gippsland, central NSW and local buyers, giving a good spread. Two studs bought bulls on the day.
How did the season affect the cattle?
Younger and two-year-old bulls endured a tough start, but conditions improved in the preceding couple of months. The cattle were reported to have presented very well.
