Tycolah Poll Hereford bull sale draws strong local support to a $16,000 top and $8114 average
Summary
The annual Tycolah Poll Hereford sale at Cobbadah delivered a solid result on July 17, with strong local buyer support despite reduced cow numbers driven by seasonal conditions. Thirty-five of the 38 bulls offered sold under the hammer to a top of $16,000 and an average of $8114, with two further lots changing hands after the auction. The sale-topping bull, Tycolah Yabuzuka V143, was an August 2024-drop weighing 992 kilograms that scanned 14 and 9 millimetres of fat over the rump and rib, a 137 square centimetre eye muscle area and 5.9 per cent intramuscular fat, and was praised for its growth and volume for age. The second top price of $14,000 went to Tycolah Yazir V172, a September 2024-drop bull weighing 897 kilograms with estimated breeding values of +5.4 for birth weight, +39 for 200-day, +70 for 400-day and +97 for 600-day growth, secured by Iventure Pastoral Company of Bundarra. A significant volume purchase came from Brook Pastoral Company of Birdsville, which supplies the OBE Organic beef program exporting to 46 countries; it bought 12 bulls at $6000 each, favouring longer, heavier types. Pocupar Poll Herefords of Old Bonalbo took three bulls to a $14,000 top and $10,000 average, while Farram Pty Limited secured two lots at $14,000 and $12,000. Tycolah Yarran V032, a 904 kilogram March 2024-drop with a 40 centimetre scrotal circumference and 124 square centimetre eye muscle area, made $12,000. Three bulls sold online. Organisers described the clearance as pleasing in a tougher season, crediting the strong local backing that underpinned the fixture. Nutrien conducted the sale with AuctionsPlus providing the online platform.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls sold | 35 of 38 |
| Top price | $16,000 |
| Sale average |
$8114 |
| Second top price | $14,000 |
| Top bull weight | 992 kg |
| Top bull eye muscle area | 137 sq cm |
| Top bull intramuscular fat | 5.9% |
| Volume purchase | 12 bulls at $6000 each |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many bulls sold at the 2026 Tycolah Poll Hereford sale?
Thirty-five of the 38 bulls on offer sold under the hammer, with two further lots sold afterwards. The auction returned a top of $16,000 and an average of $8114.
What were the top bull's carcase figures?
The sale-topping August 2024-drop bull weighed 992 kilograms and scanned 14 and 9 millimetres of fat over the rump and rib. It also recorded a 137 square centimetre eye muscle area and 5.9 per cent intramuscular fat.
Who bought the largest number of bulls?
A Birdsville pastoral operation that supplies the OBE Organic beef program bought 12 bulls at $6000 each. The buyer favoured longer, heavier bulls suited to breeding bullocks for export markets.
What breeding values did the second top-priced bull carry?
The $14,000 September 2024-drop bull weighed 897 kilograms and recorded estimated breeding values of +5.4 for birth weight and +39, +70 and +97 for 200, 400 and 600-day growth. It was a repeat buyer's purchase from Bundarra.
How did the season affect the sale?
Cow numbers in the district had been cut back due to seasonal conditions, making the result tougher than usual. Organisers described the clearance as pleasing and credited strong local buyer support.
Which markets does the OBE Organic beef program export to?
The article notes the program exports organic beef to 46 different countries. Its volume buyer sought bigger, longer bulls to breed bullocks for that supply chain.
How were online buyers involved?
Three bulls were sold to online bidders through the AuctionsPlus interface. Nutrien conducted the auction with a guest auctioneer from Tamworth.
