Rosevale Santa Gertrudis sale grosses $2.47 million near Jandowae at $14,699 average
Summary
The Rosevale Santa Gertrudis sale near Jandowae on September 22 grossed $2,469,500 from 168 of the 170 lots offered, a clearance rate of 98.82 per cent at an average of $14,699.40. Bidding reached $95,000 for the top-priced bull, and a crowd of roughly 300 attended.
All 96 stud bulls offered sold for a 100 per cent clearance, grossing $1,743,500 at an average of $18,161.46. In the herd bull section, 66 of 68 sold for a 97.06 per cent clearance, grossing $686,000 at a $10,393.94 average. All six females offered sold to a top of $7500 for a $4916.67 average and a $40,000 gross. By comparison, the 2025 sale offered 154 bulls and sold 153 for a 99.4 per cent clearance at a $17,160 average and a $2.65 million gross.
The top-priced bull, Rosevale Wentworth W246, sold at $95,000 to Strathmore Santa Gertrudis stud, Blackall. The 22-month-old weighed 804 kilograms with rump and rib fat of 14 and 8 millimetres, an eye muscle area of 131 square centimetres, intramuscular fat of 6.3 per cent, a scrotal circumference of 42 centimetres and morphology of 85 per cent. It was sired by Gyranda Soldier S202.
Second top was Rosevale Worcester W556 at $55,000 to Wightfield Santa Gertrudis stud, Wandoan, followed by Rosevale Winchester W198 at $50,000 to Cree Santa Gertrudis stud, Thangool. Elders and Nutrien conducted the sale.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Lots offered and sold | 168 of 170 (98.82 per cent) |
| Sale gross | $2,469,500 |
| Sale average | $14,699.40 |
| Top price | $95,000 |
| Stud bulls sold, gross, average | 96 for $1,743,500 at $18,161.46 |
| Herd bulls sold, gross, average | 66 of 68 for $686,000 at $10,393.94 |
| Females sold, top, average | 6 to $7500 at $4916.67 |
| 2025 comparison | 153 of 154 bulls at a $17,160 average |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the Rosevale Santa Gertrudis sale top at?
The sale topped at $95,000 for Rosevale Wentworth W246, sold to Strathmore Santa Gertrudis stud, Blackall. The second-top bull made $55,000 and the third $50,000. The overall sale average was $14,699.40.
What was the clearance and gross?
A total of 168 of the 170 lots offered sold, a clearance rate of 98.82 per cent. The sale grossed $2,469,500.
How did the stud and herd bull sections compare?
All 96 stud bulls sold for a 100 per cent clearance, grossing $1,743,500 at an average of $18,161.46. In the herd bull section, 66 of 68 sold for a 97.06 per cent clearance, grossing $686,000 at a $10,393.94 average. These are section results and are separate from the overall figures.
How did the result compare with 2025?
The 2025 sale offered 154 bulls and sold 153 for a 99.4 per cent clearance, averaging $17,160 with a gross of $2.65 million. The 2026 catalogue was larger and produced a lower average of $14,699.40 across a broader offering that included herd bulls and females.
Why was the catalogue expanded?
The vendors chose to offer more bulls after finding that smaller-scale loyal customers had struggled to secure bids at the 2025 sale. The larger catalogue was intended to serve both top-end buyers and commercial buyers wanting numbers. Many bulls sold in the $6000 to $10,000 range.
What figures did the top-priced bull record?
The 22-month-old bull weighed 804 kilograms with rump and rib fat scans of 14 and 8 millimetres respectively. It recorded an eye muscle area of 131 square centimetres, intramuscular fat of 6.3 per cent, a scrotal circumference of 42 centimetres and morphology of 85 per cent. It was sired by Gyranda Soldier S202 and out of Rosevale Joy S617.
What did the females make?
All six females offered sold for a 100 per cent clearance. They topped at $7500 for an average of $4916.67 and a gross of $40,000.
Who conducted the sale?
Elders and Nutrien conducted the sale. Bidding was interfaced with AuctionsPlus.
