Heifer bulls power a 100 per cent clearance at Wirruna's Poll Hereford spring sale as a new client secures the $22,000 top sire
Summary
A New South Wales Poll Hereford stud recorded a complete clearance at its spring bull sale, with heifer bulls driving strong competition. The Holbrook operation sold all 39 bulls on offer to a top of $22,000 and an average of $13,000. Its five stud females also cleared fully, reaching a top of $6750 and averaging $6100, while two pens of four pregnancy-tested-in-calf heifers each made $3625. The top-priced bull, a well-muscled two-year-old with strong growth traits, sold to a first-time buyer from Molong that went on to secure six bulls in total for an average of $17,167. The sale-topper ranked in the top 1 per cent of the breed for 200-day weight at +56 and for carcase weight at +88, the top 2 per cent for 400-day weight at +84, the top 4 per cent for 600-day weight at +113 and the top 8 per cent for retail beef yield at +2.0. The top-priced female, a two-year-old heifer in calf and noted for distinctive panda-eye pigmentation, sold to a Macarthur, Victoria, stud for $6750. The vendor reported the female offering was stronger than expected and highlighted the depth of demand through the heifer bulls, which reflects a focus on calving ease at this point in the season. The result drew support from both long-term clients and new buyers ahead of the stud's female dispersal sale scheduled for mid-October. The auction was held online through AuctionsPlus with Nutrien Ag Solutions.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
|
Bulls sold |
39 of 39 (100% clearance) |
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Top bull price |
$22,000 |
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Bull average |
$13,000 |
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Top female price |
$6750 |
| Female average | $6100 |
| PTIC heifer pens | $3625 each (two pens of four) |
| Top buyer purchase | 6 bulls averaging $17,167 |
| Top bull 200-day weight EBV | +56 (top 1%) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the Wirruna spring bull sale?
The sale topped at $22,000 for a two-year-old bull. It was bought by a first-time buyer from Molong.
Did all the bulls sell?
Yes, the Holbrook stud achieved a 100 per cent clearance, selling all 39 bulls. The bulls averaged $13,000.
What were the top bull's estimated breeding values?
The bull ranked in the top 1 per cent of the breed for both 200-day weight (+56) and carcase weight (+88). It was also in the top 2 per cent for 400-day weight (+84), top 4 per cent for 600-day weight (+113) and top 8 per cent for retail beef yield (+2.0).
How did the stud females sell?
All five stud females sold to a top of $6750 and an average of $6100. Two pens of four pregnancy-tested-in-calf heifers each made $3625.
Who bought the top female and for how much?
The top-priced female, a two-year-old heifer in calf, sold for $6750 to a Macarthur, Victoria, stud. She was noted for distinctive panda-eye pigmentation.
Why were heifer bulls in such demand?
Buyers were focused on calving ease, which is a priority for the spring calving window. The vendor said the strength through the heifer bulls reflected that seasonal focus.
What is happening next for the stud?
The stud is preparing for a female dispersal sale scheduled for mid-October. Long-term client support at the bull sale reflected that transition.
