Angus bulls top $6500 at Central Victoria Livestock Exchange for a $5250 average
Summary
A bull described as so quiet you could nearly ride him to work was one of two top-priced animals at the Willoughby Angus stud's annual sale. The Gnarwarre-based stud sold all eight bulls it offered at the Central Victoria Livestock Exchange on Friday.
Lots 2 and 6 shared the top price of $6500, with the sale averaging $5250. The selling agent said most of the bulls sold for between $4000 and $6500, and that the bulls were in fantastic order, probably the best the stud had presented.
The agent singled out lot 6 as a standout, saying he was second to none for temperament and that you could nearly ride him to work, with beautiful balance and great figures. Willoughby Kenny Rogers W509 was sired by USA 20092065 Kenny Rogers out of VCCM288 Coolana Kauri M288. His TransTasman Angus Cattle Evaluation breeding values included a birth weight of 4.5 kilograms, a 200-day weight of 60 kilograms, a 400-day weight of 106 kilograms and a 600-day weight of 142 kilograms, with an eye muscle area of 9.2 square centimetres and intramuscular fat of 2.5 per cent.
The stud principal said he was very happy with both the prices and the clearance, noting the result was up quite a bit on last year.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls offered, sold | 8 offered, 8 sold |
| Clearance rate | 100 per cent |
|
Sale average |
$5250 |
| Top price | $6500, twice |
| Main price band | $4000 to $6500 |
| Lot 6 400-day weight | 106 kilograms |
| Lot 6 docility measurement | 39 per cent |
| Lot 2 birth weight | 2.5 kilograms |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the Willoughby Angus sale top at?
Two bulls, lots 2 and 6, shared the top price of $6500. All eight bulls offered sold, for an average of $5250. Most sold for between $4000 and $6500.
What appealed about lot 6?
The selling agent said he was second to none for temperament, describing him as so quiet you could nearly ride him to work. He also cited beautiful balance and great figures. The agent said the bulls overall were in fantastic order, probably the best the stud had presented.
Who bought lot 6?
A Lexton operation secured him. The buyer said he liked the look of the bull and noted his low birth weight was a good thing for his heifers. He hopes the bull will give him a bit of frame and a good growth rate.
What figures did lot 6 record?
Willoughby Kenny Rogers W509 recorded a birth weight of 4.5 kilograms, a 200-day weight of 60 kilograms, a 400-day weight of 106 kilograms and a 600-day weight of 142 kilograms. His docility measurement was 39 per cent and his eye muscle area 9.2 square centimetres. Rib fat was -3.4 millimetres, rump fat -7.1 millimetres, retail beef yield 1.3 per cent and intramuscular fat 2.5 per cent.
Who bought the other top-priced bull?
A Mt Eccles buyer took lot 2, Willoughby Kenny Rogers W517, also at $6500. The March 2025-drop sire was by USA 20092065 Kenny Rogers out of HFC21S66 Willoughby Premier Dream S66.
What figures did lot 2 record?
His breeding values included a birth weight of 2.5 kilograms, a 200-day weight of 55 kilograms, a 400-day weight of 103 kilograms and a 600-day weight of 130 kilograms. His eye muscle area was 5.7 square centimetres, rib measurement 1.2 millimetres and rump 0.8 millimetres. Retail beef yield was 0.3 per cent and intramuscular fat 0.6 per cent.
How did the sale compare with last year?
The stud principal said he was very happy with both the prices and the clearance, and that the result was up quite a bit on last year. He attributed it to a bit of confidence in the market and in what the stud has been selling.
What sire is behind both top bulls?
Both $6500 bulls were sired by USA 20092065 Kenny Rogers. Lot 6 was out of VCCM288 Coolana Kauri M288 and lot 2 out of HFC21S66 Willoughby Premier Dream S66. The two lots represent the strongest result of a sale that cleared fully at a $5250 average.
