The Glen Angus 56th sale lifts to a $15,000 top and $8440 average as return buyers rally
Summary
Loyal return customers from Victoria, New South Wales and the ACT backed The Glen Angus at its 56th annual sale on September 4, 2026, an event that may prove to be among the stud's last in its current format. Of the 56 bulls offered through the Helmsman auction, 51 sold to average $8440 and reach a $15,000 top, improving on last year's $7113 average and $11,500 peak. The sale high, a 560-kilogram, July 2025-drop bull, sold to an ACT operation and carried strong estimated breeding values, ranking in the top 5 per cent for eye muscle area at +12.9 and the top 8 per cent for 400-day weight at +114. That buyer, who supplies the grass-fed market and finishes cattle near 600 kilograms by 18 to 20 months, had recently cut breeding numbers from 200 to about 130. A repeat client from Casterton secured four bulls at a $7250 average to an $11,000 top, the priciest a February 2025-drop bull weighing 778 kilograms and ranking in the top 9 per cent for scrotal size at +3.8. That operation runs more than 1000 largely Angus-influenced breeding cows, turning fully-finished cattle off to Teys. Another buyer took five bulls at a $6700 average, while four were secured for a single client through an agency at an $8500 average. The stud principal noted a strong seasonal turnaround since April after two tough years. He also signalled a likely change of pace, having bought a property near Albury with plans to downsize toward backgrounding steers and a smaller breeding herd.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top price | $15,000 |
| Average | $8440 |
| Bulls sold | 51 of 56 |
| 2025 average | $7113 |
| 2025 top price | $11,500 |
| Top bull weight | 560 kg |
| Top bull eye muscle area EBV | +12.9 (top 5%) |
| Top bull 400-day weight EBV | +114 (top 8%) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What were the results of The Glen Angus 56th annual sale?
Of 56 bulls offered through a Helmsman auction, 51 sold to average $8440 and a $15,000 top on September 4, 2026. That improved on the prior year's $7113 average and $11,500 peak.
What sold for the top price?
The $15,000 sale high was a 560-kilogram, July 2025-drop bull. It sold to an ACT-based operation.
What breeding figures did the top bull carry?
The top bull ranked in the top 5 per cent for eye muscle area at an estimated breeding value of +12.9 and the top 8 per cent for 400-day weight at +114. It was also noted for carcase quality, intramuscular fat, docility and structure.
Who were the major volume buyers?
One repeat client from Casterton secured four bulls at a $7250 average to an $11,000 top. Another buyer took five bulls at a $6700 average, and four bulls were bought for a single client through an agency at an $8500 average.
Why might this be the stud's last sale in this format?
The stud principal has purchased a property near Albury and plans to downsize and shift business models. The future focus is expected to be on backgrounding steers and possibly a small breeding herd.
How did the season affect confidence?
The stud principal noted a major turnaround from April after two difficult seasons. Grazing operations across the district were recovering and buyers were feeling more confident.
What was notable about the second top-priced bull?
A February 2025-drop bull weighing 778 kilograms sold for $11,000. It ranked in the top 9 per cent for scrotal size at +3.8 and carried a favourable retail beef yield figure.
Who conducted the sale?
The sale was conducted by Elders and Corcoran Parker and interfaced with AuctionsPlus. Bulls were offered through a Helmsman auction format.
