Weebollabolla Vegas V271 matches the $120,000 Australian Shorthorn breed record as competitive bidding lifts the annual bull sale at Moree
Summary
Competitive bidding at the Weebollabolla Shorthorn bull sale at Moree produced a headline result, with Weebollabolla Vegas V271 matching the Australian Shorthorn breed record of $120,000. That mark had previously been set in July 2025 and was equalled by the roan bull, an August 2024-drop son of The Grove Witness S0813 and out of Weebollabolla Dawn S46. He was secured by repeat buyers from the Malton Shorthorns stud at Finley, New South Wales, who will use him across a stud and commercial herd on the Hay Plains. The full offering cleared, with all 55 bulls selling to average $17,101. The 10 yearling bulls averaged $14,500 and topped at $30,000, while the 44 two-year-old bulls averaged $17,693 and reached the $120,000 high. Across the first ten lots, prices averaged an impressive $31,500. The record-matching sire carried a phenotype score of 7 and estimated breeding values of +2.6 for birth weight and +1.9 for calving ease, alongside a docility score of 11. Other strong results included Weebollabolla Vautin V301 at $45,000, ranking in the top one per cent for rib and top 10 per cent for intramuscular fat, docility and gestational length. Weebollabolla Volkswagen V70 sold for $48,000 to Longreach buyers, and Weebollabolla Vector Prime V19 made $37,500. Buyers travelled from Queensland, Tasmania and across the district, and the vendor reported quality throughout the catalogue, with bulls also available from around $6000. The sale was conducted with online bidding provided by AuctionsPlus, and the result was described as a confidence boost for the breed.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Breed record matched | $120,000 |
| Bulls sold | 55 (full clearance) |
| Overall average | $17,101 |
| Yearling bulls (10) average / top | $14,500 / $30,000 |
| Two-year-old bulls (44) average / top | $17,693 / $120,000 |
| First ten lots average | $31,500 |
| Top bull EBVs | +2.6 birth weight, +1.9 calving ease, docility 11 |
| Other notable prices | $48,000, $45,000, $37,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What record was matched at the sale?
Weebollabolla Vegas V271 matched the Australian Shorthorn breed record of $120,000. That mark had been set in July 2025.
What was the overall clearance and average?
All 55 bulls sold, for a full clearance. The overall average was $17,101.
How did yearlings and two-year-olds compare?
The 10 yearling bulls averaged $14,500 and topped at $30,000. The 44 two-year-old bulls averaged $17,693 and reached the $120,000 record-matching high.
What were the top bull's breeding figures?
The roan bull recorded estimated breeding values of +2.6 for birth weight and +1.9 for calving ease, plus a docility score of 11. He also carried a phenotype score of 7.
Who bred and bought the record-matching bull?
He was bred by the Weebollabolla stud and sold to the Malton Shorthorns stud at Finley, New South Wales. He will be used across a stud and commercial herd on the Hay Plains.
What other bulls sold well?
Weebollabolla Volkswagen V70 made $48,000, Vautin V301 sold for $45,000, and Vector Prime V19 reached $37,500. Vautin V301 ranked in the top one per cent for rib.
Were affordable bulls available too?
Yes, the vendor noted quality throughout the catalogue, with bulls available from around $6000. Buyers travelled from Queensland, Tasmania and across the district.
