A four-decade client relationship delivers the $30,000 top bull at the 2026 Polldale Shorthorns sale at Dubbo
Summary
Long-term client support underpinned the Polldale Shorthorns bull and commercial female sale at Dubbo on August 26, 2026, with repeat buyers again backing the stud's Shorthorn genetics. The $30,000 top-priced bull went to a buyer continuing an association with the stud stretching back 40 years. In all, 22 of 33 bulls sold under the hammer to average $9565 and top at $30,000, with more selling afterwards, while a further 47 commercial females grossed $114,900 to average $2445. The top bull was a September 2024-drop weighing 852 kilograms, ranking in the top 20 per cent for calving ease at +16.5, birthweight at +0.5 and All Purpose Index at +125.48, plus the top 30 per cent for marbling and stayability. The second-highest bull made $22,000, an 868-kilogram July 2024-drop roan ranking in the top three per cent for birthweight and the top five per cent for fat. Two further bulls each sold for $18,000, one ranking in the top three per cent for fat and the other in the top four per cent for marbling. The day's biggest single investment came from a Walgett buyer who spent $93,600 across the bull and female drafts, including $81,600 on 38 commercial females and a $12,000 heifer bull. Females sold from $1800 to $2700 a head across pregnancy-tested and unjoined lines. Another long-term family secured five bulls at a $6000 average for a herd of about 430 Shorthorn females, targeting grass-fed bullocks with added marbling. Buyers described the offering as consistent and well suited to their programs.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top price (bull) | $30,000 |
| Bulls sold under hammer | 22 of 33 |
| Bull average | $9565 |
| Females sold | 47 for $114,900, avg $2445 |
| Second-top bull | $22,000 |
| Top bull weight | 852 kg |
| Top bull All Purpose Index | +125.48 (top 20%) |
| Largest single buyer investment | $93,600 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the 2026 Polldale Shorthorns sale?
The top-priced bull sold for $30,000. It was a September 2024-drop weighing 852 kilograms, bought by a client with a 40-year association with the stud.
How many bulls and females sold?
In all, 22 of 33 bulls sold under the hammer to average $9565, with more selling afterwards. A further 47 commercial females grossed $114,900 to average $2445.
What were the top bull's figures?
The bull ranked in the top 20 per cent for calving ease at +16.5, birthweight at +0.5 and All Purpose Index at +125.48. It also placed in the top 30 per cent for marbling and stayability.
What did the second-top bull make?
The second-highest bull sold for $22,000. It was an 868-kilogram July 2024-drop roan ranking in the top three per cent for birthweight and top five per cent for fat.
What was the biggest single investment of the day?
One Walgett buyer spent $93,600 across the bull and female drafts. This included $81,600 on 38 commercial females plus a $12,000 heifer bull.
What did the commercial females sell for?
Females sold from $1800 to $2700 a head. Prices covered pregnancy-tested-in-calf two-year-olds and unjoined heifers of varying ages.
Who conducted the sale?
The sale was managed by two rural agencies with a single auctioneer. Online bidding was provided through an established digital platform.
