Te Mania Angus celebrates 20 years at Walgett with a 100 per cent clearance and a $14,024 average across 84 bulls
Summary
Te Mania Angus celebrated two decades of selling Victorian-bred bulls at Walgett with a complete 100 per cent clearance of the catalogue. Held on the fixture's 20th anniversary, the sale showcased high-quality Angus genetics, with almost half the catalogue ranking in the breed's top 35 per cent for intramuscular fat estimated breeding values. The 84 bulls offered returned a solid average of $14,024, topping at $26,000 for a July 2024-drop sire prospect weighing 730 kilograms and carrying an elite +8.6 IMF EBV that placed him in the breed's top one per cent. At 24.5 months, the top bull also ranked in the top 10 per cent for gestation length and carried an Angus Breeding Index of $264. Strong competition came from volume repeat buyers across the Walgett and Coonamble districts and into Queensland, reflecting deep confidence in the stud's supply-chain performance across the paddock, feedlot and hook. One long-standing supporter returned for a 20th consecutive year, securing 11 bulls to $24,000 at a $15,400 average, while a Walgett operation took nine bulls at a $16,000 average, headed by a $22,000 selection with standout growth figures. Other volume buyers assembled teams to $20,000, underlining the demand for high-performance genetics. The sale, interfaced online through AuctionsPlus and handled by Nutrien Ag Solutions and Clemson Hiscox and Co, confirmed the Walgett fixture's enduring reputation as a reliable source of proven Angus bulls for northern and Queensland beef producers seeking growth, fertility and carcase quality.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top price | $26,000 |
| Average price | $14,024 |
| Bulls offered and sold | 84 |
| Clearance rate | 100% |
| Top bull weight | 730 kg |
| Top bull IMF EBV | +8.6 (top 1%) |
| Anniversary marked | 20 years |
| Angus Breeding Index (top bull) | $264 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the 2026 Te Mania Angus Walgett sale?
The sale topped at $26,000 for a July 2024-drop sire prospect. The bull weighed 730 kilograms and carried an elite +8.6 IMF EBV, placing him in the breed's top one per cent.
What average did the Walgett sale achieve?
An average of $14,024 was recorded across the 84 bulls offered. The sale also achieved a full 100 per cent clearance.
How many bulls were sold at the sale?
All 84 bulls offered were sold for a 100 per cent clearance. The result marked the 20th anniversary of Te Mania Angus selling Victorian-bred bulls at Walgett.
What genetics were on offer?
Nearly half the catalogue ranked in the breed's top 35 per cent for intramuscular fat EBV. The top bull carried an Angus Breeding Index of $264, a Heavy Grain index of $381 and a Heavy Grass index of $256.
Where did the buyers come from?
Strong interest came from volume repeat buyers across the Walgett and Coonamble districts and into Queensland. One long-standing supporter returned for a 20th consecutive year at the fixture.
What stood out about the second bull bought by the top buyer?
A bull secured for $16,000 was noted for calving ease, fertility and growth. It carried a +32 milk EBV in the top one per cent, a +148 600-day growth figure and a +13.4 eye muscle area EBV.
Who handled the sale?
The selling agents were Nutrien Ag Solutions and Clemson Hiscox and Co. AuctionsPlus provided the online bidding interface.
