Three homozygous polled bulls tie at $17,000 as Remolea Hereford sale lifts average to $9,157
Summary
The annual Remolea Hereford sale at Ellangowan, south of Toowoomba, was a family affair on August 28, drawing a strong local turnout alongside Wallambilla and Murgon buyers and Western Australian bidders competing online through AuctionsPlus. From 49 bulls offered, 38 sold for a 77.55 per cent clearance rate, grossing $348,000 at an average of $9157.89. The three top bulls were all homozygous polled and made $17,000 each, a $1000 lift on the 2025 top of $16,000, when clearance reached 67.92 per cent and the average was $8333. The first top bull, 22 months old and weighing 754 kilograms, showed an average daily gain of 1.07kg, a 39-centimetre scrotal circumference and 87 per cent morphology, and was bought for a 4850-hectare Santa-Hereford breeding and fattening operation. The second, 24 months old at 774kg, recorded a 1kg daily gain, a 37cm scrotal circumference and 86 per cent morphology, heading to a Roma property carrying about 150 breeders and 100 replacement heifers across 8000 hectares. The third, 24 months old and 844kg, posted a 1.01kg daily gain, a 40cm scrotal circumference and 89 per cent morphology, and was selected for its softness, low birth weight and positive fat to join second-calf heifers on a 12,150-hectare central Queensland Hereford-Santa cross operation. Repeat and new buyers alike backed the offering despite a difficult season, and the result delivered improved returns on the previous year, reflecting growing confidence in the Hereford breed. GDL interfaced with AuctionsPlus for the sale.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls sold | 38 of 49 |
| Clearance rate | 77.55% |
| Gross | $348,000 |
| Average price | $9,157.89 |
| Top price (three bulls) | $17,000 |
| 2025 average | $8,333 |
| 2025 clearance rate | 67.92% |
| Heaviest top bull | 844 kg |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What were the headline results of the 2026 Remolea Hereford sale?
From 49 bulls offered, 38 sold for a 77.55 per cent clearance rate, a gross of $348,000 and an average of $9,157.89. Three bulls tied for the $17,000 top price.
How did the 2026 result compare with 2025?
The top price rose $1,000 to $17,000, up from $16,000 in 2025. Clearance improved from 67.92 per cent and the average lifted from $8,333, delivering better returns for the vendors.
What did the three top-priced bulls have in common?
All three were homozygous polled and sold for $17,000 each. They ranged from 22 to 24 months old and weighed between 754kg and 844kg.
What were the first top bull's measurements?
The first top bull was 22 months old and weighed 754kg. It had an average daily gain of 1.07kg, a 39cm scrotal circumference and 87 per cent morphology, and was bought for a 4,850-hectare Santa-Hereford operation.
What traits attracted the buyer of the third top bull?
The third top bull, 24 months old at 844kg, was selected for its softness, low birth weight and positive fat. It was destined to join second-calf heifers on a 12,150-hectare Hereford-Santa cross operation at Injune.
Who bid at the sale?
There was a strong turnout from local, Wallambilla and Murgon audiences, with Western Australian buyers bidding online through AuctionsPlus. Both repeat and new buyers were active.
What does homozygous polled mean for buyers?
A homozygous polled bull carries two copies of the polled gene, so it reliably passes on the hornless trait to its calves. This is a valued feature for producers wanting naturally polled progeny.
