Repeat commercial buyers drive U8J Cattle's annual Angus sale to a $17,000 top and $7708 average
Summary
The annual U8J Cattle Angus sale saw commercial bidders take home the top-priced bulls at the August 21 fixture. Of 49 bulls offered, 24 sold for a clearance of 48.98 per cent, a gross of $185,000 and an average of $7708.33. U8J Cattle Company, which previously sold through multi-vendor invitational sales, has shifted in recent years to on-property selling; in 2023 it sold 18 bulls for a $16,111 average through the Exton Angus Invitational at Dalby. The top-priced bull, U8J Cattle Co Vance V47, sold for $17,000 to repeat commercial buyers from Ironpot, near Kingaroy. The 23-month-old was sired by Baldridge Command C036 and out of U8J Cattle Co Flinders T80. He weighed 950 kilograms and carried P8 and rib fat scans of 15 and 10 millimetres, an eye muscle area of 130 square centimetres, intramuscular fat of 8 per cent, morphology of 88 per cent and a scrotal circumference of 37 centimetres. The purchasers run a commercial Angus operation across two properties totalling 1500 hectares, focused on breeding weaners for sale at Dalby, and the bull will join a herd of proven cows at their Jandowae property. Volume support came from two operations that each secured five head for an average of $6000, buying through Elders Dalby and Nutrien Charters Towers respectively. The vendor described the top bull as an all-round type suited to heifers, cow herds or cross-breeding. Selling agents Nutrien Ag and Elders conducted the sale, which was interfaced with AuctionsPlus.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top price | $17,000 |
| Bulls offered / sold | 49 offered, 24 sold |
| Clearance | 48.98% |
| Gross | $185,000 |
| Average sale price | $7708.33 |
| Top bull weight | 950 kg |
| Top bull eye muscle area | 130 sq cm |
| Volume buyer average | $6000 (five head) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What was the top price at the U8J Cattle Angus sale?
A1: The top bull, U8J Cattle Co Vance V47, sold for $17,000 to repeat commercial buyers near Kingaroy. He was a 23-month-old weighing 950 kilograms.
Q2: What were the clearance rate and average?
A2: Of 49 bulls offered, 24 sold for a 48.98 per cent clearance. The sale grossed $185,000 at an average of $7708.33.
Q3: What were the top bull's carcase figures?
A3: U8J Cattle Co Vance V47 recorded an eye muscle area of 130 square centimetres and intramuscular fat of 8 per cent. His P8 and rib fat scans were 15 and 10 millimetres, with a scrotal circumference of 37 centimetres.
Q4: How has U8J Cattle Company sold bulls previously?
A4: It previously used multi-vendor invitational sales before switching to on-property selling in recent years. In 2023 it sold 18 bulls for a $16,111 average through the Exton Angus Invitational at Dalby.
Q5: Where will the top-priced bull be used?
A5: He will head to a Jandowae property to join a herd of proven cows. The buyers run a commercial Angus operation across 1500 hectares, breeding weaners for sale at Dalby.
Q6: Who were the volume buyers?
A6: Two operations each purchased five head for an average of $6000. They bought through Elders Dalby and Nutrien Charters Towers.
Q7: Which agents conducted the sale?
A7: Nutrien Ag and Elders were the selling agents. The sale was interfaced with AuctionsPlus.
