National buyers clear Paringa Livestock's entire 42-head draft as Angus bulls top at $52,000 on calving-ease genetics
Summary
Paringa Livestock's annual yearling bull sale achieved a complete clearance of its 42-head draft, with commercial and stud buyers from Victoria, NSW, Queensland, King Island, Tasmania and the Northern Territory competing hard for calving-ease genetics. The stud sold 27 Angus bulls to a $52,000 top and a $13,556 average, alongside 15 Stabilizer composite bulls that topped at $14,000 and averaged $9200. A key drawcard was that the entire draft was positive for calving ease and suitable for joining to heifers, a point of difference credited with drawing repeat commercial demand from producers wanting to avoid assisted calvings. The August 2025-drop bulls were offered exclusively online. The top-priced Angus, Lot 15, Paringa Westmark W634, was knocked down to a four-way syndicate comprising Bellaspur Angus, Deep Creek Cattle Services, Mackinnon Pastoral and World Wide Sires Australia. Sired by Trio Utopia U101 and out of Paringa Mogul U654, the bull sits in the top 12 per cent of the breed for calving ease, top 8 per cent for carcase weight, top 18 per cent for docility and top 3 per cent for 400-day weight, with semen expected to be marketed soon. The top Stabilizer, Lot 38, Paringa Black Stabilizer W648, made $14,000 to CAP Genomics and ranks in the top 1 per cent globally for profit index. The largest volume buyer, Lyndavale Cattle Company, Ghan, secured 14 bulls including eight Angus and six Stabilizers, while Terranova Pastoral took six. Selling agents said the result reflected the stud's growing reputation for reliable, balanced breeding data across both the Angus and Stabilizer drafts.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total draft | 42 head (complete clearance) |
| Angus bulls sold | 27 |
| Angus top price | $52,000 |
| Angus average |
$13,556 |
| Stabilizer bulls sold | 15 |
| Stabilizer top price | $14,000 |
| Stabilizer average | $9200 |
| Largest volume buyer purchases | 14 bulls |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the Paringa Livestock bull sale?
The top price was $52,000 for an Angus bull, Lot 15, Paringa Westmark W634. It was purchased by a syndicate of four buyers.
What were the Angus and Stabilizer averages?
The 27 Angus bulls averaged $13,556, while the 15 Stabilizer composite bulls averaged $9200. The Stabilizers topped at $14,000.
Why was calving ease emphasised at the sale?
The entire draft was positive for calving ease and suitable for joining to heifers, which the stud described as unusual for a full draft. This appealed to producers wanting to reduce assisted calvings.
How was the draft offered and when were the bulls born?
The bulls were August 2025-drop and were sold exclusively online. The complete 42-head draft cleared to buyers across six states and territories.
What are the top Angus bull's breeding figures?
Lot 15 sits in the top 12 per cent of the breed for calving ease, top 8 per cent for carcase weight, top 18 per cent for docility and top 3 per cent for 400-day weight. It was sired by Trio Utopia U101 and out of Paringa Mogul U654.
What is notable about the top Stabilizer bull?
Lot 38, Paringa Black Stabilizer W648, made $14,000 to CAP Genomics and ranks in the top 1 per cent globally for dollar profit index and top 2 per cent for dollar ranch maternal performance. Its make-up is 61 per cent Angus, 16 per cent Simmental, 16 per cent Shorthorn, 4 per cent Gelbvieh and 3 per cent Red Poll.
Who were the main volume buyers?
The largest volume buyer, Lyndavale Cattle Company of Ghan, secured 14 bulls including eight Angus and six Stabilizers to a $12,000 top. Terranova Pastoral, Cattle Creek, bought six bulls to a $14,000 top.
