Queensland’s stud-stock sector is riding a wave of momentum through spring with impressive results in both bull and sheep sale rings.
Across Queensland, seasoned buyers and commercial breeders are attending sales in force, seeking high-quality genetics to prepare for the next season.
Bull sale clearance rates north and south of the border continue to tick above historical averages.
On the sheep side, tight supply and sustained export interest are helping stud ram markets maintain stability.
With spring being a strategic timing window for herd upgrades and breeding decisions, the season’s sales are delivering both confidence and tangible outcomes.
Overall, Queensland breeders report strong buyer engagement, solid averages and an active marketplace.
The message is clear — good genetics remain in demand and the sale ring is a vital avenue for capturing that value.
Kandanga Valley Charolais & Charbray on-property bull sale on 26 July at “Warravale“ in Kandanga
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold 54 Charolais bulls of 56 for an average price of $10,037.04.
Sold 38 Charbray bulls of 45 for an average price of $9210.53.
Overall sale average $9696.
TOP PRICE
Charolais: Kandanga Valley Urbenville, which sold for $28,000 to LWN Taylor.
Charbray: Kandanga Valley Tomboy, which sold for $22,000 to GR and SA Callander.
COMMENT
Kandanga Valley Charolais & Charbray stud principal John Mercer: “A good solid sale result with plenty of optimism evident in the Australian beef industry. Both ourselves and our buyers, I think, would feel quite happy with the sale results.”
Nutrien stud stock manager – North Queensland Dane Pearce: “We obviously have regular customers but we saw a lot of new people today and people we haven’t seen for a few years.”
The National Wagyu Bull and Female sale on 31 July at the Roma Saleyards
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold 43 bulls for an average price of $9581/head.
Sold 48 females for an average price of $7614/head.
TOP PRICE
Bull: Carnana Wagyu sold the top-priced bull to Granada Grazing, Cloncurry for $25,000.
Female: Miku Wagyu sold the top-priced female to Geneflow Wagyu for $44,000.
COMMENT
Managing sale agent Harvey Weyman-Jones: “A nice quality catalogue with vendors from Victoria through to Queensland met with keen interest on the better end and high marbling lots. Buyers came from Queensland and NSW.”
Sara Park and Duddy Angus on-property bull sale on 1 August at Pinkett via Glen Innes, NSW
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold 63 of 63 bulls for an average price of $13,183.
TOP PRICE
Marcus and Kate Laurie, Midas Cattle Company, Red Range paid $24,000 for Sara Park Ugene U80 by the $85,000 Millah Moonshine R256.
Repeat clients Andrew and Megan Morrice, Weemala Partnership, Quirindi paid $24,000 for Sara Park Uno U44 by Sterling Pacific 904.
First-time clients Damian and Alison Howard, Wongalea Grain and Grazing at Gindie via Emerald, paid $24,000 for Duddy Powerpoint U124 by S Powerpoint WS 5503 from Killain Emblynette 34 Q20.
VENDOR COMMENT
“A huge thank you to everyone who made their way to The Downs … for the 2025 Sara Park & Duddy Angus Bull Sale. “We were lucky to sneak in a fine-weather sale day, especially with snow on the ground the next morning! To all bidders, buyers, underbidders, agents and supporters — thank you for your continued support,” Sara Park Angus, via Facebook.
2025 Marcella Angus, Brangus and Ultrablack sale on 2 August at the Innes family’s Booubyjan property, Marcella
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold 28 Angus bulls that topped at $14,000 for an average price of $8857.14.
Sold 13 Ultrablack bulls that topped at $18,000 for an average price of $10,000.
Sold five Brangus bulls that topped at $8000 for an average price of $7200.
TOP PRICE
Ultrablack bull: Local commercial breeders Dan and Gemma Van Itallie, Booubyjan paid $18,000 for the top-priced Ultrablack bull Marcella World Traveller U657.
Angus bull: Hazelton Pastoral Company, Gayndah paid $14,000 for the top-priced Angus bull Marcella Capitalist U455.
COMMENT
Marcella stud principals Rhys and Amy Innes: “Yes, we were very happy with the sale. We had a big crowd, with more than half of the bulls going to repeat buyers and we were excited to meet new clients also.”
The Hazeldean Northern Performance Angus Bull Sale on 6 August at Drillham, Qld
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold 178 of 192 bulls for an average price of $11,123.
TOP PRICE
Mandy Curran, Longreach paid $30,000 for Lot 2 Hazeldean U216, sired by Hazeldean Q1229 and out of Hazeldean S803.
Benjarra Limousin on-property bull sale on 14 August at “Benjarra”, Ellangowan
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold 36 of 37 bulls for an average price of $12,083.
TOP PRICE
Greg Wells of Rolleston, Queensland paid $25,000 for the sale-topper, Benjarra U30, which was sired by Benjarra Renegade.
COMMENT
Benjarra Limousin stud principal Ben Passmore: “To say we are over the moon with the sale is an understatement. We were extremely proud of the lineup we put in front of everyone on the day and were pleased that everyone supported the bulls. Bulls that were bred for performance, easy-doing ability and pure powerhouses! A draft that sold for a record average for our stud of $12,083.”
Coolabunia Charolais bull sale on 14 August at the Coolabunia Sale Complex, Kingaroy
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold all 57 lots for an average price of $12,491.
TOP PRICE
The Leddington-Hill family, based at Nanango, sold LHU Ultimate for the top price of $25,000 to Bruce and Margaret McConnaughty of the Elstow Charolais stud, Baradine, NSW.
COMMENT
Aussie Land & Livestock managing director James Bredhauer: “In summary, we had a terrific sale. A lot of new buyers came on board. It was a great sale.”
Aussie Land & Livestock director and livestock manager Midge Thompson: “We had an absolutely terrific day with 57 bulls offered, 57 bulls sold. A top of $25,000 for the 2025 Ekka Grand Champion bull, which was LHU Ultimate. He won the ultimate prize at the Ekka and the ultimate prize today. Bulls went everywhere, as far as Western Australia, Tasmania and everywhere in between and we also recorded a very, very healthy sale average of $12,491.”
The 2025 Top Shelf Limousin Bull & Female Sale on 16 August at the Nanango Showgrounds, Nanango
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold 27 bulls from 29 for an average price of $8851/ head.
TOP PRICE
Two bulls topped at $17,000. Summit Genius U805 offered by Summit Livestock sold to M & K Hudson and Brentvale Genius V17 offered by Brentvale Limousins sold to Den Pastoral.
COMMENT
Provenance Limousin stud owner Andrew Stumer: “We’ve had a great result today. Really strong average and a great clearance. We’re tremendously happy and we want to congratulate all our vendors who put a great line up together.”
Nutrien stud stock manager – North Queensland Dane Pearce: “On behalf of Nutrien, a big thanks and congratulations to all the vendors here at the Top Shelf Limousin sale. We’ve had a really great result, great clearance and a really strong average. We look forward to bigger and better things once again in 2026.”
Woolooga Droughtmaster Bull & Female sale on 16 August at the Woolooga Saleyards
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold 41 of 49 bulls for an average price of $6805.
Sold 16 of 21 heifers for an average price of $2781.
TOP PRICE
Bull: WJ & J Ramsey of Bellarine Droughtmasters, Crownthorpe sold the top-priced bull Bellarine Gabba for $14,000 to Fortrus Pastoral, Bells Bridge.
Heifer: Wayne Paulger of Parklands Droughtmasters, Kenilworth sold the top-priced heifer Parklands Paradise for $6500 to W. Shingles, Stonelands.
Jen-Daview Invitational Limousin sale on 16 August at the Coolabunia Saleyards, Kingaroy
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold 35 of 36 Limousin bulls for an average price of $10,314.
Sold 23 of 34 Angus bulls for an average price of $7174.
TOP PRICE
Sarah Benbow and Ben O’Dwyer of Mervale Livestock, Mount Kilcoy sold Mervale Lone Star for $30,000 to a partnership between the Sawtell family of Lindesay View Limousins in Kyogle, NSW and Red Oak Genetics.
COMMENT
GDL agent Mark Duthie, Dalby: “The Limousins sold well above vendors’ expectations – confidence in the Limousins was very strong – and vendors were happy with the result.”
Fairview Black Simmentals on-property sale on August 20 at “Fairview”, Mungallala
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold all 48 bulls for an average price of $9146.
TOP PRICE
Golden Grazing of Yuleba and Surat paid $19,500 for sale-topper Fairview Underdaks U43.
COMMENT
Fairview Black Simmentals stud principal Tony Horvath, Mungallala: “It was a great result, we were very happy with it. All bulls went to commercial buyers. We seem to have developed a good following of people seeking bulls not overdone and that have longevity. And, because our bulls are not overweight, they don’t break down due to the weight through their developing joints and have high fertility. All of these traits are a plus for the bull buyer.”
Kilkenny Charolais bull sale on August 22 at the Woolooga Saleyards, Woolooga
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold all 78 bulls for an average price of $10,294.
TOP PRICE
Rob, Jenny and Amber Grieve, Paradise Grazing, Nanango paid $18,000 for 21-month-old, Kilkenny U390E.
COMMENT
Kilkenny stud principal Michael Lawlor of Taroom: “The sale went well. It was a firm, consistent sale across the board with all bulls sold back to commercial breeders.”
Gold Crest Limousin on-property bull sale on 23 August in Crows Nest
Sold 15 of 21 bulls for an average price of $7533/head.
Sold all 14 females for an average price of $4107/head.
Sold all 16 cows & calves for an average price of $4281/head.
TOP PRICE
Limousin bull: Gold Crest Mshake U53 bought by L & L Grazing for $12,000.
Female: Benjarra Quocktail bought by Jen-Daview Limousins for $8500
Cow & Calf: Gold Crest L & L Quocktail bought by Mervale Livestock for $7000.
COMMENT
Gold Crest Limousins stud principal Darren Hartwig, Crows Nest. “We were extremely happy with the females. They were sold to purchasers from Blackall in Queensland to Dubbo in NSW, to both stud and commercial operators. On the bull side, we had solid support from repeat buyers, which was very pleasing.”
Bulliac Angus 2025 on-property bull sale on 26 August at “Wandaloo”, Miles
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold 70 bulls of 100 for an average price of $8428.
TOP PRICE
Bulliac Urban Legend U418 sold for $35,000 to Chris Kemp, trading as Eugeny Pastoral Company, Blackall.
VENDOR COMMENT
“Our sincere thanks to all those who supported the sale. Our bulls have gone to some exceptional beef operations across the country. Our sincere thanks also to all those who helped before, during and after the sale.” Bulliac Angus, via Facebook.
Talbalba Herefords on-property sale on 28 August at Delemere, Bringalily near Millmerran
OVERALL RESULTS
Two bulls sold for an equal top price of $30,000, with the sale achieving an 84pc clearance overall for an average price of $13,544.
TOP PRICE
James and Melinda Higgins, Curracabark Herefords, Gloucester, NSW paid $30,000 for Lot 1 Talbalba Kenroy U130, a home-bred 24-month-old 1012kg homozygous bull.
Daryl and Antoinette Bjorkstein, long-standing clients from Beralga, St George also paid $30,000 for a Tobruk Southern Cross son U053 at Lot 18.
COMMENT
Talbalba Herefords stud principal Debbie Reid: “Our ninth on-property sale at Bringalily was once again solid with terrific commercial support from repeat buyers and some new buyers.
“This year we offered an extra 10 bulls in the sale to ensure that every buyer could potentially take home a Talbalba bull.
“Buyers came for Blackall, Injune, Cunnamullla, Wandoan, Taroom, Meandarra and down to Burren Junction and Dubbo in NSW.
Volume buyers included the Bowhay and McKechnie families from St George, the Hauffs from Blackall, Taylor Grazing at Injune, the Haigs from Cunnamulla and Wotonga Grazing, Clermont.”
The ANC Charolais on-property sale on 29 August at “Glen Laurel“, Guluguba
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold all 131 bulls for an average price of $11,672.
Sold 44 of 48 heifers for an average price of $5648.
TOP PRICE
Bulls: The Price family’s Moongool Charolais stud paid $38,000 for the top-priced bull ANC Upper Barkly Tablela.
Heifers: Gavin Scott, Yacamunda, Collinsville paid $15,000 for the top-priced heifer ANC Pachino’s Almway.
COMMENT
ANC Charolais stud principal Andrew Cass: “Yes, it went well. Everybody would be happy with their purchases. There were bulls to be sold and we sold them!”
Nutrien Wandoan agent Robert Paterson: “We had great support far and wide across the country today. We’ve seen a lot of bulls go into north-eastern New South Wales, western Queensland, the Maranoa district, right up into the central and a lot of bulls stayed here locally. So, a lot of repeat buyers and the bulls got a fair spread on them.”
The Belmont Red Association of Australia bull and female sale on 1 September at CQLX Gracemere
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold 29 bulls of 32 for an average price of $6413.
Sold all nine heifers for an average price of $2388.
TOP PRICE
Bull: Paul and Julie Watson, Greenhills Belmont Red, Toogoolawah bought the top-priced bull for $14,000 from Robert Sherry, Wahroonga Belmont Reds, Clarke Creek.
Heifer: Paul and Jenny Buchanan, Gympie bought the top-priced heifer for $3250 from Robert Sherry, Wahroonga Belmont Reds, Clarke Creek.
JAK South Devon Sale, 1 September at the Bell showgrounds, Bell
OVERALL RESULTS
Bulls: Sold bulls for an average price of $6000.
Calves: Sold all four calves at foot for an average price of $1675 and a top of $2500.
TOP PRICE
Two bulls topped at $8000: the McUtchen family’s Jambili Umunga to the Peart family, Arcadia Valley and the McDouall family’s Kildare U258 to the Groat family, Roma.
Bullamakinka Santa Gertrudis, 3 September at the Western Queensland Livestock Exchange, Longreach
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold 75 of 76 bulls for an average price of $12,986.
TOP PRICE
Darryl and Carmel Waugh of Brentwood Santas, Goovigen paid the sale’s top price of $40,000 twice for two bulls, Bullamakinka V172 and Bullamakinka V68.
VENDOR COMMENT
“Thank you to all our buyers and underbidders who attended our 2025 sale. We look forward to seeing you all again next year.” Bullamakinka Santa Gertrudis, via Facebook.
Glenisa Angus on-farm sale on 5 September in Glen Aplin
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold 45 of 45 bulls for an average price of $8889.
Sold all 40 commercial heifers for an average price of $1850.
TOP PRICE
Alvio Trovatello and family, of the Glendan Park stud in Kyneton, Victoria, paid the top price of $30,000 for Glenisa Benchmark.
Bunya Bull sale on 6 September at the Coolabunia Saleyards, Kingaroy
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold 44 of 61 Droughtmaster bulls from 22 vendors for an average price of $7852.
TOP PRICE
Lynsey Park & Sevenell Droughtmaster herds paid $24,000 for Major Independent to assume stud duties with them.
Power of Red sale on 6 September at Toowoomba Showgrounds Equestrian Centre, Toowoomba
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold all 21 bulls for an average price of $13,571.
Sold all six females for an average price of $5832.
Sold all 10 lots of semen, with straws averaging $212.02/straw.
TOP PRICE
Bulls: Sweetland Grazing, Wycombe paid $23,000 for the top-priced bull Round-Em-Up Revenger V101 offered by David and Ashleigh Hobbs of Molong, NSW.
Female: Warren, Melissa and their son Harry Kopp, Oaklands Red Angus, Widgee paid $9000 for the top female Round-Em-Up Dina V36 offered by Round-Em-Up and Moorwatha Red Angus.
VENDOR COMMENT
“That’s a wrap on the 11th annual Power of Red sale. Thank you to the committee, agents, vendors, buyers and underbidders for helping make this year’s sale such an outstanding event for the Red Angus Breed.” POWER of RED – Qld Red Angus sale, via Facebook.
The Grove’s annual Helmsman bull sale on 11 September
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold all 60 bulls for an average price of $11,250.
TOP PRICE
Deepwater Farming Company Pty Ltd paid $33,000 for lot 39, a two-year-old red, homozygous Shorthorn bull named The Grove Mittiebah U0771.
COMMENT
“Bulls were widely dispersed, heading across Queensland and New South Wales, with one volume buyer securing a line of bulls to Alice Springs in the Northern Territory,” via AuctionsPlus.
Carabar Angus on-property sale on 16 September at Meandarra
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold 66 of 74 bulls for an average price of $8810.
TOP PRICE
Shane and Tracey Richter, Braeside, St George paid $22,000 for the top-price bull Carabar Versatile V80.
2025 Brisbane Valley Sale on 17 September at Toogoolawah, Qld
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold 44 of 48 classified bulls for an average price of $10,181.
Sold 15 of 16 herd bulls for an average price of $7666.
Sold seven heifers (all from Welbatch stud) for an average price of $4430
TOP PRICE
Hayleigh stud principal Rod Wilson paid $30,000 for the top-priced bull Woodmillar Vincenzo offered by Neil and Lance Baker, Woodmillar Santa Gertrudis, Gayndah, Qld.
Talgai Santa Gertrudis online production sale on 18 September
OVERALL RESULTS
Bulls: Sold all 18 bulls for an average price of $8666.
Commercial heifers: Sold all three lots of commercial heifers for an average price of $1600.
TOP PRICE
Garth Williams of Lindsay Park Santa Gertrudis paid $18,000 for the top-priced bull Red Oak Ultimate.
COMMENT
Talgai Santa Gertrudis manager Chick Gadsby: “We are delighted with the outcome and are truly humbled by the support shown and proud of what has been achieved. Moments like this remind us why we do what we do and we look forward to building on this success in the future.”
Ascot Charolais and Angus on-property sale on 19 September at North Toolburra, Warwick
OVERALL RESULTS
Angus bulls: Sold 79 of 79 Angus bulls for an average price of $17,013.
Charolais bulls: Sold 54 of 54 Charolais bulls for an average price of $15,491.
Heifers: Sold 65 of 65 heifers for an average price of $6188
Sold a semen straw package of 10 for $400/ straw.
TOP PRICE
Angus bull: Samuel Holdings, owned by Nicolas Mather and managed by Miles Paterson, paid $54,000 for the top-priced Angus bull Ascot Prime Minister U383.
Charolais bull: The Millner family’s Rosedale Charolais, Blayney, NSW paid $42,000 for the equal top-priced Charolais bull Ascot Ultra U173E.
A partnership between Palgrove Charolais and two New Zealand studs, Sam and Viki Holland’s Hemingford stud and Fergus and Katrina Templeton of Twin Rivers paid $42,000 for the equal top-priced Charolais bull Ascot Upbeat U189E.
Angus heifer: Coolie Angus paid $21,000 for the top-priced Angus heifer
Charolais heifer: Crismarg Pty Ltd at Tenterfield, NSW paid $9000 for the top-priced Charolais heifer.
COMMENT
Ascot Cattle stud principal Jim Wedge: “It was the highest averaging Angus bull sale in Queensland again this year, with the agents saying it was testament to the quality of the bulls. The bulls ranged in price from $8000 to $54,000. As described by one of our buyers as ‘the premier Angus bull sale in Queensland’.”
Pathfinder Angus bull sale on 19 September at the Roma Saleyards
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold 106 of 128 bulls for an average price of $8198.
TOP PRICE
Henk van den Heuvel, Greendale Hill Angus, Greendale Hill Estate, Sydney paid $16,000 for Pathfinder Paragon V626.
VENDOR COMMENT
“Thanks to all the successful bidders and underbidders at our Queensland bull sale in Roma. Being a family business, we really appreciate those people who continue to support us.” Pathfinder Angus, via Facebook.
Hot Spot Speckle Park Multi-Vendor Spring Fling on 20 September at Ivery Downs in Colinton
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold 20 of 21 bulls sold for an average price of $6105.
Sold 25 of 27 purebred heifers for an average price of $4727.
Sold all 44 commercial females for an average price of $2002
Sold all genetic lots.
TOP PRICE
Bull: Repeat buyer Rebecca Jones of Glenmoral in the Banana Shire paid $24,000 for Victory Unforgiven, offered by Victory Cattle Co.
Purebred heifers: Jamin Vellacott of Hutton Rise Cattle Co. in Pratton paid $8000 for Specks on the Hill Upperclass Annie, offered by Lyne and Lisa Cavendish of Specks On The Hill.
VENDOR COMMENT
“The heifer market proved tougher than expected but we were thrilled to see a strong result on the bull side with a much higher clearance rate than last year. Most bulls went into hardworking commercial herds, with a few snapped up by studs as well. We welcomed both repeat clients and new buyers to the Speckle Park family – thank you for putting your confidence in Hot Spot.” Hot Spot Multi-Vendor Speckle Park Auction, via Facebook.
The 2025 Meldon Park Simmental bull sale on Tuesday, 23 September at the Rolleston Livestock & Grain Complex
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold 68 of 76 bulls for an average price of $11,516.
TOP PRICE
Andrew Moore, Lucrana Simmental Stud, Needham Park, Texas paid $30,000 for Meldon Park U233.
The Wattle Grove Speckle Park “Triple Treat Sale“ on 26 September at the Toowoomba Showgrounds
OVERALL RESULTS
Bull: Sold 17 of 22 bulls to $20,000 (WG Blackout U158) for an average price of $10,529.
Heifers: Sold 22 of 23 heifers to $12,000 (WG Teressa V184) for an average price of $5618.
Embryos averaged $1050/embryo and semen averaged $265/straw.
COMMENT
Wattle Grove Speckle Park stud principal Bin Humphries: “Thank you to all the buyers and underbidders for your support of our program. We wish you all the very best with your purchases and look forward to hearing of their progress in your herd.”
Kurra-Wirra Red Hot Northern Annual Bull Sale 2025 on 26 September at Blackall Saleyards
OVERALL RESULTS
In all, 85 per cent of the 126 Red Angus, Angus & Slick Angus bulls offered were sold for an average price of $8466.
TOP PRICE
Lot 90 sold for $20,000 to Hewitt Cattle Company, Charters Towers.
VENDOR COMMENT
“We’re proud of the result and grateful to everyone who supported the sale. See you all again in 2026!” Kurra-Wirra, via Facebook.
2025 Droughtmaster Diamond Genetics sale on 27 September at the Silverdale Saleyards
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold 53 of 58 for 91.4pc clearance. Sale gross was $235,100 for an average price of $4435.84
Registered females: Sold 29 of 29 for an average price of $4275.
Bulls: Sold 15 of 20 for an average price of $5666.
Commercial females: Sold 9 of 9 for an average price of $2900.
TOP PRICES
Registered females: Lot 11 Cooly Lunar 2nd sold to Roger and Jenny Underwood for $7500.
Bulls: Lot 48 Tomawill Isaac Middlemount Range Pty Ltd and Lot 49 Tomawill Idol Rebecca Farquhar Calco DM both made $9000.
Commercial females: Reynolds Head Lot 103 sold to Davin & Janine Geck for $3800.
COMMENT
Sale committee member Jenny Underwood, Eversleigh & Wallace Vale Droughtmasters stud principal: “This year’s sale saw a wonderful result for the females and an improved clearance across the board. There was great interest from online bidders with animals selling to regions outside of the local area. The sale is gaining recognition for offering bulls and females suited to all budgets. This year all bulls presented were morphology tested, which gave buyers the confidence to bid on animals that would ‘go out and get the job done’. The Diamond Genetics Sale is also recognised as a very friendly sale with excellent support from our loyal sponsors and the selling agents Hayes & Co. Save the date: The 2026 Droughtmaster Diamond Genetics Sale will be held on Saturday, 26 September at the Silverdale Saleyards. Keep an eye on the website www.diamondgeneticssale.au “
Charbray National Sale on 29 September at CQLX, Gracemere
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold 67 of 77 bulls offered for an average price of $12,515. Sale gross was $838,500.
TOP PRICE
Anthony Curtis, Wellcamp stud, Westmar paid $32,500 for the top-priced bull Wattlebray Uniform, which was offered by Trevor Ford, Wattlebray Charbrays, Chinchilla.
CQ Invitational Droughtmaster Sale on 20 October at CQLX, Gracemere
OVERALL RESULTS
Sold 34 of 43 bulls for an average price of $8942. Sale gross was $304,000.
TOP PRICE
Bill Neill-Balantine, Morning Star, Stanwell, paid $26,000 for Minlacowie Arizona 44, offered by Minlacowie Droughtmasters.
SHEEP
The 17th Annual DSSA QLD Multi-Vendor Dorper and White Dorper Ram Sale on 29 July at the St George Showgrounds, St George
OVERALL RESULTS
Dorper Rams: Sold 44 for an average price of $2563.
White Dorper Rams: Sold 48 for an average price of $2316.
TOP PRICE
Dorper: Justin and Lorroi Kirkby of Amarula Dorpers at Glenavon east of Moree, NSW sold the top-priced Dorper ram for $6200.
White Dorper: Justin and Lorroi Kirkby of Amarula Dorpers at Glenavon east of Moree, NSW sold the top-priced White Dorper ram for $7000.
COMMENT
Sale coordinator Andrea Weiss, Basecamp White Dorpers, Jandowae. “While the sale average was slightly back on previous years as people seemed uncertain about the weather, it was overall a very pleasing and very well supported sale with strong competition. The rams offered were of a very high standard. We have a strong following out at St George. People know the sale is coming up and it gets better and better every year.”
