Curve-bending young sire sets a $50,000 stud record top price at the Reiland Angus spring bull sale
Summary
A curve-bending young sire set a stud record top price of $50,000 at the annual spring bull sale at Reiland Angus, held at Killimicat Station, Tumut. The sale drew buyers from New South Wales and Victoria, including several new commercial clients, with 75 of 76 bulls selling under the hammer to average $13,746 and the remaining bull sold immediately afterward. The record-setting top-price bull was an 18-month-old weighing 656 kilograms, ranking in the top 3 per cent for calving ease, the top 10 per cent for 600-day weight with an estimated breeding value of +126, a birthweight of -0.1 kilograms, top 5 per cent eye muscle area at +12.7 and top 1 per cent for intramuscular fat at +6.7; the stud retained a 50 per cent semen and marketing share. A second top-priced bull made $40,000, ranking in the top 1 per cent on the Angus index at $310, with a 600-day weight breeding value of +149 kilograms, a birth weight of +3.6 kilograms and top 5 per cent carcase weight at +90 kilograms. Other volume buyers were active across the catalogue, with individual lots reaching $24,000, $23,000, $22,000, $20,000 and $19,000. The sale also marked the presentation of a 50-year membership of the Angus Society of Australia to a founding family recognised for three generations of service to the breed. The vendor will follow up with a spring online bull sale on October 10, reflecting continued buyer confidence built on fertility, growth and carcase performance.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls sold | 75 of 76 |
| Average price | $13,746 |
| Record top price | $50,000 |
| Second top price | $40,000 |
| Record bull IMF EBV | +6.7 (top 1%) |
| Record bull weight | 656 kg |
| $40,000 bull Angus index | $310 (top 1%) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What record was set at the Reiland Angus spring sale?
The sale set a new stud record top price of $50,000. It was reached for an elite young sire with a standout data set.
What were the overall sale averages?
A total of 75 of 76 bulls sold under the hammer to average $13,746. The remaining bull was sold immediately after the auction.
What figures did the record-priced bull carry?
The 18-month-old weighed 656 kilograms and ranked in the top 3 per cent for calving ease and top 10 per cent for 600-day weight at +126. It also posted a birthweight of -0.1 kilograms, top 5 per cent eye muscle area at +12.7 and top 1 per cent intramuscular fat at +6.7.
What about the second top-priced bull?
A rising three-year-old made $40,000, ranking in the top 1 per cent on the Angus index at $310. It had a 600-day weight breeding value of +149 kilograms, a birth weight of +3.6 kilograms and top 5 per cent carcase weight at +90 kilograms.
Did the stud retain any interest in the top sires?
The stud retained a 50 per cent semen and marketing share in the record-priced sire. It also retained the right to collect semen in the $40,000 sire.
What milestone was recognised at the sale?
A 50-year membership of the Angus Society of Australia was presented to a founding family. The award acknowledged three generations of service to the breed.
Is there a follow-up sale?
Yes, the vendor will hold a spring online bull sale on October 10. AuctionsPlus provided the online interface for the main sale.
