Wakefield Charolais achieves 100 per cent clearance with Charolais bulls averaging $12,000 and topping at $30,000 at its 2026 Wollomombi sale
Summary
Wakefield Charolais at Wollomombi achieved a 100 per cent clearance at its annual bull sale on August 14, 2026, with repeat buyers from the Northern Rivers to the New England Tablelands driving competition to near record levels. The 48 Charolais bulls all sold to average $12,000 and topped at $30,000, while all 12 Angus bulls averaged $7266 and topped at $9500. The top-priced Charolais was the homozygous poll Wakefield Victorious, sired by artificial-insemination bull Clarinda Downtown Q32, which presented at 738 kilograms at 21 months with growth and carcase weight estimated breeding values in the top 8 per cent of the breed and breed-average intramuscular fat. Strong secondary results included a pen selling to average $14,000 and top of $18,000 for Wakefield Venerable, a 696kg bull with top 3 per cent rump and rib fats, and a Queensland operation paying to average $19,000 and top of $21,000 for the 674kg Wakefield Vibes. Volume buyers secured four bulls to average $14,333 and top of $16,000, while another long-time client bought three to average $10,000, continuing a 15-year run of using the stud's terminal Charolais sires over Hereford and Brahman herds. The leading Angus bull, Wakefield Ironhorse V470 at 692kg and 23 months, carried top 25 per cent Angus Breeder Index figures. The result underlined the stud's reputation for structurally sound, longevity-focused genetics with reliable carcase data, drawing consistent support from commercial and stud producers across northern New South Wales and Queensland who join the bulls over Charbray, Santa Gertrudis, Braford, Brahman and Hereford cows.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Charolais bulls sold | 48 |
| Charolais clearance | 100% |
| Charolais average price | $12,000 |
| Charolais top price | $30,000 |
| Angus bulls sold | 12 |
| Angus average price | $7266 |
| Angus top price | $9500 |
| Top Charolais weight | 738kg at 21 months |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the clearance rate at the 2026 Wakefield Charolais sale?
The sale achieved a 100 per cent clearance on August 14, 2026. All 48 Charolais bulls and all 12 Angus bulls found buyers.
What did the Charolais bulls average and top at?
The 48 Charolais bulls averaged $12,000 and topped at $30,000. This was described as near record level for the stud.
How did the Angus bulls perform?
All 12 Angus bulls sold, averaging $7266 with a top of $9500. The best Angus bull weighed 692kg at 23 months and carried top 25 per cent Angus Breeder Index figures.
What made the top-priced Charolais bull stand out?
The $30,000 homozygous poll bull presented at 738 kilograms at 21 months. Its growth and carcase weight estimated breeding values sat in the top 8 per cent of the breed, with breed-average intramuscular fat.
Which sires featured strongly through the catalogue?
Bulls by the AI sire DSK Kind Sorted S22 and the stud's working sire Futurity Trademark T202E featured prominently. Futurity Trademark T202E brings top 1 per cent breed figures for intramuscular fat and eye muscle area.
Where were the buyers from?
Repeat buyers came from the Northern Rivers to the New England Tablelands, along with commercial and stud operations in Queensland. Many use the bulls as terminal sires over Charbray, Santa Gertrudis, Braford, Brahman and Hereford cows.
What are the bulls typically used for?
Buyers use the Charolais bulls as terminal sires to produce infused steers and heifers for weaner sales. One long-term client has used the stud's bulls for 15 years, targeting weaner markets.
