XL Beef Angus sale at Dungowan tops at $22,000 with $10,730 average and 87 per cent clearance across 39 lots
Summary
The XL Beef Angus bull and female sale at Dungowan delivered a strong result for the New England stud, drawing spirited competition from local buyers on property and online bidders from farther afield. Held on August 5, the auction achieved an 87 per cent clearance across 39 lots, averaging $10,730 and reaching a top price of $22,000. Every one of the 26 bulls sold, with prices spanning $6000 to the sale-topping $22,000. The top bull, a 740-kilogram sire, carried impressive growth estimated breeding values of +67, +115 and +143 for 200-, 400- and 600-day growth, placing him in the top 4, 7 and 12 percentiles respectively, along with a +4.5 birthweight, a top-15-per-cent eye muscle area at +15, and a 39cm scrotal circumference. The second top bull made $16,000 and weighed 724kg with growth figures of +56, +107 and +126. Seven of the 12 pregnancy-tested in-calf heifers sold to average $8142, while the female section topped at $12,000 for a 648-kilogram heifer with a carcase weight EBV in the top 2 per cent at +101. Two more in-calf females reached $9000 apiece. Volume support was a feature, with one buyer securing a draft of six bulls at an $11,600 average, topping at $14,000, and another long-time client taking five bulls. The vendors noted their gratitude for loyal repeat clients during tough pastoral conditions. The sale was conducted by a Tamworth agency and interfaced online through AuctionsPlus, underlining continued demand for well-bred Angus genetics.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top price | $22,000 |
| Average | $10,730 |
| Clearance rate | 87% of 39 lots) |
| Bulls sold | 26 (all cleared) |
| Bull price range | $6,000-$22,000 |
| Top bull weight | 740 kg |
| PTIC heifers average | $8,142 (7 of 12 sold) |
| Female top price | $12,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the XL Beef Angus sale?
The sale reached a top of $22,000 for a 740-kilogram bull. It sold to repeat buyers and led a bull offering where prices ranged from $6000 upward.
What was the average and clearance rate?
The 39 lots averaged $10,730 with an 87 per cent clearance. All 26 bulls on offer sold.
When and where was the sale held?
It was held on August 5 at Dungowan, on the vendors' property in the New England region of New South Wales. Bidding came from on-property buyers and online participants.
How did the female offering perform?
Seven of the 12 pregnancy-tested in-calf heifers sold to average $8142. The female top was $12,000, and two in-calf females reached $9000 each.
What made the top bull stand out?
He recorded growth EBVs of +67, +115 and +143 for 200-, 400- and 600-day growth, ranking in the top 4, 7 and 12 percentiles. He also had a top-15-per-cent eye muscle area at +15 and a 39cm scrotal circumference.
Who bought in volume?
One buyer took a draft of six bulls at an $11,600 average, topping at $14,000. Another long-time client secured five bulls.
How was the sale conducted?
A Tamworth agency conducted the auction, with AuctionsPlus providing the online bidding interface.
