Power of Red Queensland Red Angus Sale hits $20,000 twice and grosses $499,475 in its Dalby debut
Summary
The Power of Red Queensland Red Angus Sale marked a new chapter for the breed with its debut at the Dalby Regional Saleyards on September 5, 2026. Although the 12th annual event, it was the first held at Dalby after previously running at the Toowoomba Showgrounds Equestrian Centre, and the first since the Red Angus Breed Society merged with Angus Australia. The 2026 offering doubled from the prior year, presenting 41 bulls, 11 females and 16 genetic lots through 16 vendors. Of the 41 bulls, 39 sold for a 95 per cent clearance and an $11,230 average, while all 11 females sold at a 100 per cent clearance for a $4773 average. Genetic lots recorded a 94 per cent clearance, averaging $875 for embryos and $233 for semen. Overall, the sale grossed $499,475 and sold 65 of 68 lots for a 96 per cent clearance, well up on last year's $331,025 gross. Two bulls shared the $20,000 top price. The first, a 16-month-old, 726-kilogram sire, ranked in the top 10 per cent for seven Breedplan traits, recording 17mm rump fat, 11mm rib fat, a 116 square centimetre eye muscle area and 7.1 per cent intramuscular fat. The second, a 16-month-old, 720-kilogram bull, sat in the top 20 per cent for nine traits with 14mm rump fat, 10mm rib fat, a 113 square centimetre eye muscle area and 8 per cent intramuscular fat, and sold online. The top-priced female, an eight-month-old heifer, made $11,000, while the bulk buyers took six head at a $7667 average.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top price | $20,000 (reached twice) |
| Bull average | $11,230 |
| Bull clearance | 95% (39 of 41) |
| Female average | $4773 |
| Total sale gross | $499,475 |
| Overall clearance | 96% (65 of 68) |
| Top-priced female | $11,000 |
| 2025 sale gross | $331,025 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the 2026 Power of Red Queensland Red Angus Sale?
Two bulls each reached the $20,000 top price. Both were offered by the same New South Wales studs.
What was the bull average and clearance?
Of the 41 bulls offered, 39 sold for a 95 per cent clearance. They averaged $11,230.
How much did the sale gross overall?
The sale grossed $499,475 and sold 65 of 68 lots for a 96 per cent clearance. That was well up on the previous year's $331,025 gross.
Why was this sale significant?
It was the 12th annual sale but the first held at the Dalby Regional Saleyards, having previously run at the Toowoomba Showgrounds Equestrian Centre. It was also the first sale since the Red Angus Breed Society merged with Angus Australia.
How did the female offering perform?
All 11 females sold for a 100 per cent clearance and a $4773 average. The top-priced female, an eight-month-old heifer, made $11,000.
What were the carcase figures of the two top bulls?
The first $20,000 bull was a 726-kilogram sire with 17mm rump fat, 11mm rib fat, a 116 square centimetre eye muscle area and 7.1 per cent intramuscular fat. The second, weighing 720 kilograms, recorded 14mm rump fat, 10mm rib fat, a 113 square centimetre eye muscle area and 8 per cent intramuscular fat.
How did the genetic lots sell?
All but one genetic lot sold for a 94 per cent clearance. Embryos averaged $875 and semen averaged $233.
How did the 2026 sale compare with 2025?
The offering doubled year on year. In 2025 the sale achieved a $13,571 bull average, a $5832 female average and a $331,025 gross, with a $23,000 top.
