Thornleigh Northtor Angus sale reaches $20,000 three times as heavy two-year-old bulls lead demand near Inverell
Summary
Depth and breadth defined the offering at the third annual Thornleigh Northtor Angus sale near Inverell, where the top price of $20,000 was reached three times. Of the 37 Angus bulls catalogued, half of them yearlings, 35 sold to average $10,628. The Little Plain stud has been in the seedstock business since 1933, originally with Hereford and recently switching to Angus while applying long-held breeding principles. Top buyers running a nearby feedlot secured four two-year-old bulls to average $18,500, drawn to the growth potential of the draft. Lot one, Northtor Vauxhall V34, by Connealy Craftsman and bred by embryo transfer, was the heaviest in the offering at 995 kilograms at 24 months, presenting a 38-centimetre scrotal circumference, 78 per cent semen motility and an Angus Breeding Low Feed Cost figure of $519, the highest in the draft. Repeat clients paid $20,000 for Northtor Valla V51, a rugged 874-kilogram bull at 22 months with a 43-centimetre scrotal and 80 per cent motility. The highest-priced yearling at $14,000 was Northtor Walker W7, weighing 604 kilograms at 15 months with a 35.5-centimetre scrotal, 76 per cent motility and an index of $418. Repeat buyers also took two further yearlings at $10,000 each to average $11,333, planning to join them to Hereford cows and breed black baldy calves for saleyard, feedlot and direct-consignment markets. Two Angus/Santa Gertrudis bulls and four Hereford sires were passed in. Elders Inverell hosted the sale with AuctionsPlus capturing online bidding.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls offered | 37 |
| Bulls sold | 35 |
| Top price | $20,000 (three times) |
| Average price | $10,628 |
| Top-buyer average (4 two-year-olds) | $18,500 |
| Heaviest bull | 995 kg at 24 months |
| Highest yearling price | $14,000 |
| Seedstock since | 1933 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What were the headline results of the Northtor Angus sale?
The top price of $20,000 was reached three times, and 35 of the 37 Angus bulls sold to average $10,628. Half of the offering were yearlings.
What is the history of the stud behind Northtor?
The Little Plain stud has been in the seedstock business since 1933, originally breeding Hereford. It recently made the switch to Angus while applying long-held breeding principles.
Which bull was the heaviest in the draft?
Lot one, Northtor Vauxhall V34, was the heaviest at 995 kilograms at 24 months. He presented a 38-centimetre scrotal circumference, 78 per cent semen motility and an Angus Breeding Low Feed Cost figure of $519, the highest in the draft.
How did the top buyers approach the sale?
Top buyers running a nearby feedlot secured four two-year-old bulls to average $18,500. They were drawn to the growth potential of the draft.
What was the highest-priced yearling?
The highest-priced yearling at $14,000 was Northtor Walker W7, weighing 604 kilograms at 15 months. He carried a 35.5-centimetre scrotal, 76 per cent motility and an index of $418.
What will some of the bulls be used for?
Repeat buyers plan to join yearling bulls to Hereford cows to breed black baldy calves. Those calves are aimed at saleyard, feedlot and direct-consignment markets.
Were any lots passed in?
Yes. Two Angus/Santa Gertrudis bulls and four Hereford sires were passed in with no bids. Elders Inverell hosted the sale with AuctionsPlus capturing the online bidding.
