Yearling Speckle Park bull tops JAD Rolleston sale at $28,000 as repeat buyers drive 93 per cent clearance
Summary
Repeat clients dominated the JAD Speckle Park and Angus stud's third Queensland bull sale at Rolleston on Friday, August 21, where a yearling Speckle Park bull topped the offering at $28,000. The Central West NSW stud, based at Yeoval, is best known for its longer-running Speckle Park program, and it was the registered Speckle Park bulls that drew the strongest demand, with 19 of 21 averaging a healthy $10,789. Across the catalogue, 33 of 36 bulls sold for an overall average of $8674, a 93 per cent clearance achieved despite dry conditions across central Queensland. All 10 commercial Speckle Park bulls sold to average $7100, while 14 of 15 Angus bulls averaged $6929. The $28,000 sale-topper was a 17-month-old yearling sitting in the top 1 per cent of the breed for intramuscular fat, rib and rump fats, and carrying the highest raw IMF scan of the yearlings at 7.9 per cent. A second Speckle Park bull made $26,000, a 23-month-old weighing 803 kilograms with a 41-centimetre scrotal measurement, 126 square centimetre eye muscle area and 7.4 per cent IMF. Angus bulls topped at $12,000 for a lot in the top 7 per cent for birthweight that scanned 7.7 per cent IMF, 124 square centimetres and 42 centimetres for scrotal size. Strong repeat-buyer support, including several returning studs, underpinned a solid result and reflected lasting confidence in the program's genetics despite a challenging season.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top bull price | $28,000 |
| Registered Speckle Park average | $10,789 (19 of 21) |
| Overall bulls sold / offered | 33 of 36 |
| Overall sale average | $8674 |
| Sale clearance | 93% |
| Commercial Speckle Park average | $7100 (10 of 10) |
| Angus bull average | $6929 (14 of 15) |
| Top bull raw IMF scan | 7.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What topped the 2026 JAD Speckle Park and Angus sale?
A1: A yearling Speckle Park bull topped the sale at $28,000. It was the stud's third Queensland bull sale, held at Rolleston on August 21.
Q2: What did the registered Speckle Park bulls average?
A2: The registered Speckle Park bulls were in particular demand, with 19 of 21 averaging $10,789. Overall, 33 of 36 bulls sold at an average of $8674.
Q3: What was the sale clearance rate?
A3: The sale achieved a 93 per cent clearance. This came despite dry conditions across central Queensland that reduced some clients' buying needs.
Q4: How did the commercial and Angus bulls sell?
A4: All 10 commercial Speckle Park bulls sold to average $7100. Of the Angus bulls, 14 of 15 sold to average $6929.
Q5: What made the $28,000 top bull stand out?
A5: The 17-month-old yearling sat in the top 1 per cent of the breed for intramuscular fat and rib and rump fats. It also carried the highest raw IMF scan of the yearling bulls at 7.9 per cent.
Q6: What were the other leading Speckle Park prices?
A6: A 23-month-old Speckle Park bull made $26,000, weighing 803 kilograms with a 41-centimetre scrotal measurement, 126 square centimetre eye muscle area and 7.4 per cent IMF. Another sought-after bull scanned 7.6 per cent IMF and sat in the top 3 per cent for birthweight.
Q7: What did the Angus bulls top at?
A7: Angus bulls topped at $12,000 for a bull in the top 7 per cent for birthweight. It scanned 7.7 per cent IMF, 124 square centimetres eye muscle area and measured 42 centimetres for scrotal size.
