All-rounder bulls drive the Witton Angus on-property sale to a $6000 top and $5208 average
Summary
Balanced all-rounder bulls drew keen bidding at the Witton Angus on-property sale at Borenore, where growth, structure and carcase data all counted. One young producer who had planned to buy just two bulls instead took home four, along with five pregnancy-tested in-calf heifers, underlining the depth of buyer interest. He paid the equal top price of $6000 for Witton Excellence V64, a two-year-old weighing 750 kilograms and sired by the United States bull Sterling Pacific 904. The bull carried strong figures, with a 200-day weight of +66 in the top 5 per cent of the breed and a mature cow weight of +136 in the top 10 per cent, while its 400-day and 600-day weights of +110 and +144, docility of +31 and carcase weight of +81 all sat in the top 20 per cent. The same $6000 top price was matched for Witton Chief V54, a two-year-old weighing 679 kilograms with a low birthweight of +1.7 in the top 15 per cent, calving ease figures of +7.1 and +7.5, and an eye muscle area of +10.0 in the top 20 per cent. Across the sale, 12 of 29 bulls sold to a top of $6000 and averaged $5208. The commercial females also sold well, with all 19 pregnancy-tested in-calf heifers clearing to a top of $2700 and averaging $2579. Buyers targeting the feedlot market favoured bulls combining growth, sound feet and legs, and visual appeal to support herd longevity.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Equal top price |
$6000 |
|
Bulls sold |
12 of 29 |
| Bull average | $5208 |
|
PTIC heifers |
19 sold, top $2700, average $2579 |
|
Witton Excellence V64 weight |
750 kg (2yo) |
|
Witton Excellence V64 200-day weight |
+66 (top 5%) |
|
Witton Chief V54 weight |
679 kg (2yo) |
| Witton Chief V54 birthweight EBV |
+1.7 (top 15%) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the Witton Angus sale?
Two bulls shared the equal top price of $6000, Witton Excellence V64 and Witton Chief V54. Both were two-year-olds with strong performance figures.
What were the overall sale results?
Twelve of 29 bulls sold to a top of $6000 and averaged $5208. All 19 pregnancy-tested in-calf heifers also sold, reaching a top of $2700 and averaging $2579.
What made Witton Excellence V64 stand out?
The 750-kilogram two-year-old had a 200-day weight of +66 in the top 5 per cent and a mature cow weight of +136 in the top 10 per cent. Its 400-day, 600-day, docility and carcase weight figures all sat in the top 20 per cent.
What were Witton Chief V54's key figures?
The 679-kilogram two-year-old had a low birthweight of +1.7 in the top 15 per cent, calving ease figures of +7.1 and +7.5, and an eye muscle area of +10.0 in the top 20 per cent. These traits suit calving ease and carcase goals.
What were buyers looking for at the sale?
Buyers favoured all-rounder bulls with good growth, sound feet and legs for longevity, and visual appeal. Many were targeting the feedlot market and wanted balanced data alongside structure.
Did buyers purchase females as well as bulls?
Yes. One young producer bought four bulls plus five pregnancy-tested in-calf heifers at $2500 each, seeing the in-calf status as a strong selling point for upgrading a breeding herd.
How did the in-calf heifers perform?
All 19 pregnancy-tested in-calf heifers sold, topping at $2700 and averaging $2579. They were offered in-calf to a stud sire, adding value for buyers upgrading their herds.
