Tivoli Angus bull and female sale beats expectations at Merriwa with an $18,000 top and $9000 bull average
Summary
The Tivoli Angus bull and female sale at Springfield, Merriwa, exceeded expectations despite a dry autumn and low cow numbers, with buyers chasing carcase and fertility traits. A total of 44 of 49 bulls sold to a top of $18,000 and an average of $9000, improving on the previous year's $14,000 top and $8191 average. The top-priced bull, Tivoli So Right V66, went to an online bidder from Lake Mary, Queensland, standing out for its carcase and fat figures. The 24-month-old bull weighed 908 kilograms with a 45-centimetre scrotal circumference and recorded an estimated breeding value for gestational length in the top 3 per cent at -9.6, an eye muscle area of +10.8 and rump fat of +7.7, placing it in the top 1 per cent. The same buyer added four more bulls averaging $13,000, including the $16,000 Tivoli Rocketman V114. A second $16,000 bull, Tivoli So Right V83, sold to a Rouchel operation and posted a calving ease direct value in the top 2 per cent at +10.2 with a low birth weight of +1.2. A Coolah buyer running a 400-head self-replacing Angus herd targeting the feeder market took three bulls at a $7333 average. In the female offering, all 100 heifers sold to a top of $2300 and an average of $2100. Elders and a livestock marketing agency conducted the sale, with AuctionsPlus providing the online interface.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls sold |
44 of 49 |
| Top price bull |
$18,000 |
| Bull average |
$9000 |
| 2025 bull average |
$8191 |
| Top bull weight | 908kg |
| Second-top bulls |
$16,000 |
| Heifers sold |
100 of 100 |
| Heifer average |
$2100 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How did the Tivoli Angus bull sale perform?
The sale saw 44 of 49 bulls sell to a top of $18,000 and an average of $9000. That improved on the previous year's $14,000 top and $8191 average, despite a dry autumn and low cow numbers.
What did the top bull sell for and where did it go?
The top-priced bull, Tivoli So Right V66, made $18,000 to an online bidder from Lake Mary, Queensland. It stood out for its carcase and fat figures.
What were the top bull's key figures?
The 24-month-old bull weighed 908 kilograms with a 45-centimetre scrotal circumference. It recorded a gestational length breeding value in the top 3 per cent at -9.6, an eye muscle area of +10.8 and rump fat of +7.7 in the top 1 per cent.
How did the female offering sell?
All 100 heifers sold to a top of $2300 and an average of $2100. The female result was described as selling exceptionally well given the season.
Which bulls made $16,000?
Two bulls made $16,000: Tivoli Rocketman V114, bought by the top-bull purchaser, and Tivoli So Right V83, which went to a Rouchel operation. The latter posted a calving ease direct value in the top 2 per cent at +10.2.
Who were some of the volume buyers?
A Coolah buyer running a 400-head self-replacing Angus herd took three bulls at a $7333 average, and a Hunter agent secured multiple lots. Repeat buyers and strong Queensland support featured throughout.
Where and when was the sale held?
The sale was held at Springfield, Merriwa, on Thursday, August 6. It covered both bulls and females.
Who conducted the sale?
Elders and a livestock marketing agency conducted the sale, with a Tamworth auctioneer. AuctionsPlus provided the online bidding interface.
