Wrigley Cattle Co Angus bull sale clears all 47 head as average jumps $2370 to $13,021
Summary
The fourth annual Wrigley Cattle Co Angus bull sale, held on-property at Waitohi near Condobolin, cleared all 47 bulls offered and lifted its average to $13,021, a rise of $2370 on the 2025 result. A consistent, well-presented line of yearlings met solid demand, with bulls heading as far north as Charters Towers in Queensland and as far south as northern Victoria. The first sons offered by the sire Cluden Newry Uppercut U15 averaged $11,000, while other sire lines heavily represented in the catalogue included Rennylea, Connamara, Twynam and Landfall Summit bloodlines. Top price of $21,000 went to lot 1, an artificial-insemination-bred Summit son and the heaviest bull catalogued, bought by a livestock operation for a heifer-joining team destined for a station near Gundagai, where he will be joined to 400 heifer calves. The bull sat in the top 15 per cent of the breed for calving ease, growth, eye muscle area and yield, with a 400-day weight of +120, a 600-day weight of +146, intramuscular fat of +2.9 per cent and a low birth weight figure of +1.8. That same buyer secured three bulls to average $14,667. The volume buyer, operating online, secured five bulls to average $12,400, and five repeat clients each took three bulls, underlining strong support from established buyers alongside new clients. The vendor said the strength of the sire groups and the traits on offer underpinned confident bidding, and the result reflected the even quality across the draft. The sale was conducted with an online platform providing the bidding interface.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls offered and sold | 47 (100 per cent clearance) |
| Sale average | $13,021 |
| Average increase on 2025 | $2370 |
| Top price | $21,000 |
| Uppercut U15 first sons average | $11,000 |
| Volume buyer purchase | 5 bulls at $12,400 average |
| Top bull 600-day weight EBV | +146 |
| Top bull intramuscular fat EBV | +2.9pc |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the average at the Wrigley Cattle Co Angus bull sale?
All 47 bulls sold to average $13,021, a full clearance. The average rose $2370 on the 2025 result.
What was the top price?
Top price was $21,000 for lot 1, an artificial-insemination-bred Summit son that was the heaviest bull catalogued. It was bought for a heifer-joining team.
What EBVs did the top bull have?
The top bull sat in the top 15 per cent of the breed for calving ease, growth, eye muscle area and yield. Its figures included a 400-day weight of +120, a 600-day weight of +146, intramuscular fat of +2.9 per cent and a low birth weight of +1.8.
How far did the bulls travel?
Bulls sold as far north as Charters Towers in Queensland and as far south as northern Victoria. The sale drew both repeat and new clients.
What did the Uppercut sons average?
The first sons offered by the sire Cluden Newry Uppercut U15 averaged $11,000. Several other sire lines were also heavily represented in the catalogue.
Who were the main volume buyers?
The volume buyer secured five bulls online to average $12,400. Another buyer took three bulls to average $14,667, and five repeat clients each bought three bulls.
Why choose bulls with good calving ease for heifers?
Bulls with strong calving ease and low birth weight are safer to join to heifers, reducing calving difficulty. Growth and carcase traits then add value to the resulting calves.
