Seifert Belmont Reds 2026 Sale Clears 100 Per Cent With $10,985 Bull Average and $24,000 Top at Dalby
Summary
The 2026 Seifert Belmont Reds on-property sale at Dalby delivered a 100 per cent clearance on 66 bulls, a $725,000 gross and a $10,985 average, lifting on the 2025 result despite a smaller catalogue. Buyers joined in person and online from local districts through central and North Queensland, across to the Northern Territory and Western Australia, with strong repeat-buyer support shaping the day.
Commercial producers secured the top-price bull for the second year running, paying $24,000 for a 22 month old sire that was one of three bulls to reach $20,000 or more. Weighing 775 kilograms, the bull combined standout weight for age with an eye muscle area of 130 square centimetres, 4.8 per cent intramuscular fat, and P8 and rib fat measurements of 7 and 5 millimetres. Growth has been a rising focus of the breeding program alongside proven fertility and herd longevity, traits valued by commercial cattle producers across northern Australia.
By comparison, the 2025 sale cleared 83 bulls at a $10,313 average and a $23,000 top, underlining year-on-year growth in both average and top price. Female demand was also solid, with all 25 lots in the catalogue selling for a $4,620 average and a top of $7,500 for a homozygous polled, in-calf heifer. One buyer took 21 heifer lots at a $4,400 average. The result reflected continued confidence in tropically adapted Belmont Red genetics, backed by performance data and adaptability to northern conditions.
Key Data
| METRIC | VALUE |
|---|---|
| Bull clearance rate | 100 per cent |
| Bulls sold | 60 |
| Bull gross | $725,000 |
| Bull average |
$10,985 |
| Top-price bull (SEI250453) |
$24,000 |
| Females sold | 25 |
| Female average |
$4,620 |
| Top-price female | $7,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was the 2026 Seifert Belmont Reds sale held?
The on-property sale was held at Dalby on Monday, 17 August 2026, with buyers bidding both in person and online. Attendees came from local districts, central and North Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia.
What was the top price at the 2026 Seifert Belmont Reds sale?
The top-price bull sold for $24,000 to commercial producers, who secured the sale topper for the second year running. It was one of three bulls in the draft to reach $20,000 or more.
What were the overall bull sale results?
The sale achieved a 100 per cent clearance on 66 bulls for a $725,000 gross and a $10,985 average. This was a lift on the 2025 sale, which cleared 83 bulls at a $10,313 average.
How did the 2026 result compare with 2025?
Both the average and the top price rose year on year, with the average up from $10,313 to $10,985 and the top from $23,000 to $24,000. The 2026 catalogue was smaller at 66 bulls, compared with 83 the previous year.
What made the top-price bull stand out?
The 22 month old bull weighed 775 kilograms and was noted for its weight for age. It carried an eye muscle area of 130 square centimetres, 4.8 per cent intramuscular fat, and P8 and rib fat measurements of 7 and 5 millimetres.
How did the female offering perform?
All 25 females in the catalogue sold for an average of $4,620. The top-priced female made $7,500 and was a homozygous polled heifer due to calve in mid-November, while one buyer took 21 heifer lots at a $4,400 average.
Why do buyers favour Belmont Red genetics?
Belmont Reds are valued for their adaptability to northern Australian conditions and the performance data behind the breeding program. Traits such as growth, fertility and breeding longevity were highlighted as key drawcards for commercial producers.
What is the breeding focus behind the herd?
Growth has become a stronger focus of the program in recent years, alongside fertility, which is treated as a given. Herd longevity is also emphasised, illustrated by a mature cow that has produced seven calves in a row and is carrying her eighth.
