Talgai Santa Gertrudis online sale tops $15,000 with 88pc clearance
Summary
A solid result was achieved at the second annual online-only Talgai Santa Gertrudis production sale, held across September 25 and 26. In all, 21 of the 24 lots offered sold for an 88 per cent clearance at an average of $8571.
Breaking that down, 16 of the 19 bulls sold to average $9062.50, topping at $15,000, while all five heifers sold to average $7000, topping at $8000 on two occasions. The bull average was up $395.50 on the previous year, when all 18 bulls sold to average $8667 with a top of $18,000. The stud reported the online-only format was working well, while noting seasonal conditions were tougher than the year before.
The sale was topped by Talgai Vault V22, a rising two-year-old homozygous polled son of Cooinda Turner T202, purchased by Yabba Pastoral Co, Kilcoy, at $15,000. That sire was bought from Cooinda Santa Gertrudis, Proston, in 2023 for $13,000, and these were the first two of his sons offered, with the half-brother selling at $9000.
Another sire featuring prominently was the homozygous polled Talgai Milton, in his final sale, with seven of his eight sons selling to average $8571 and his lone daughter in the draft making $7000. Bartholomew & Co conducted the sale through AuctionsPlus.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Lots offered, sold | 24 offered, 21 sold |
| Clearance rate | 88 per cent |
| Overall average |
$8571 |
| Bulls sold, average |
16 of 19 at $9062.50 |
| Bull top price | $15,000 |
| Heifers sold, average |
5 at $7000 |
| Heifer top price |
$8000 |
| Increase on last year's bull average | $395.50 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the Talgai Santa Gertrudis sale top at?
The bulls topped at $15,000 for Talgai Vault V22. The heifers topped separately at $8000, reached on two occasions. The overall average across all lots was $8571.
How many lots sold?
In all, 21 of the 24 lots offered sold for an 88 per cent clearance. That comprised 16 of 19 bulls and all five heifers.
What did the bulls and heifers average?
The 16 bulls sold averaged $9062.50 and the five heifers averaged $7000. These are section results and are separate from the $8571 overall average.
How did the result compare with last year?
The previous year saw all 18 bulls sell to average $8667 with a top of $18,000. The 2026 bull average was up $395.50, though the clearance and top price both eased. The stud attributed the tighter clearance to tougher seasonal conditions.
Who bought the top-priced bull?
Talgai Vault V22 was purchased by Yabba Pastoral Co, Kilcoy, at $15,000. That buyer had previously sourced Talgai bulls at the Brisbane Valley Santa Gertrudis Sale at Toogoolawah.
Which sires featured at the sale?
Cooinda Turner T202 produced the top-priced bull, with these the first two of his sons offered. The homozygous polled Talgai Milton featured in his final sale, with seven of his eight sons selling to average $8571 and his lone daughter making $7000.
Where did the stock go?
Heifers went to new clients at Mackay and Nanango in Queensland, and Tregeagle in New South Wales. Three heifers and three bulls went to stud duties, with the rest purchased by repeat commercial clients. Buying was spread out, with no purchaser taking more than one bull or heifer.
Who conducted the sale?
The sale was conducted by Bartholomew & Co through AuctionsPlus. It was the second annual online-only production sale for the stud.
