Buyers at the Central Brangus Classic saved ‘the best for last’ after a bidding war erupted over the last bull on offer, lot 136 on Friday 27 September at CQLX Gracemere.
Bullrush Gordon, offered by Mark and Pauline Lloyd, Bullrush Pastoral, Nebo, sold for $34,000 to Linda and Lou Geddes, LA Geddes Co, Stanage Bay.
The 35-month-old polled Brangus bull, sired and dammed by Bonox and Bullrush Pastoral blood, weighs 938kg and has a scrotal size of 40cm.
Mark and Pauline said they were extremely overwhelmed by the incredible result.
“We couldn’t be more humbled that purchasers were willing to pay so much for our cattle,” Mr Lloyd said.
“This is something we were not expecting, especially to top the sale with a herd bull, we are considering this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
“We are very proud of how the bulls behaved throughout the selling process as well.”
Out of the 120 Brangus bulls offered, 115 were sold leaving it to a 96 per cent clearance rate, with an average of $10,008.70.
The females received a 100 per cent clearance rate of the 14 offered, with an average selling price of $4571.43.
The top-priced female, Bonox B1592, is a registered heifer from Bonox Brangus, BN and LJ Woodard, sold for $7000 to TJ Kuskey.
Bullrush General, a 34-month-old polled herd bull, sold for $22,000 to WJ and MF Maguire and their third bull, Bullrush Granville, a 35-month-old scurred herd bull, was sold to Jason and Maria Lloyd of Beeblee Brangus for $16,000.
Purchasers of Bullrush Gordon Lawson and Bonni Geddes said we bought the best bull in the sale.
“You never know what to expect when coming into a sale, but it was pleasing to see a solid result and high clearance rate,” Mr Geddes said.
This being their highest achievement at a sale yet, the Lloyd family are excited for what the future holds.
“All vendors are terrific cattlemen/women and we thank them for their devoted support,” Mrs Lloyd said.
“The entire sale process is always well organised and everyone involved should be proud of themselves.
“We look forward to next year’s sale will hold.”
Mr and Mrs Lloyd have bred commercial cattle for over 40 years, and have since built their Brangus herd off Texas Angus and Couti-Outi genetics.
Located between Nebo and Moranbah, the Lloyd family focuses on breeding quality cattle, with strong sires, straight backs, tidy underlines, length, depth, good temperament and strong fertility.
Bullrush Brangus had another reason to celebrate on Friday, after purchasing the second top-priced bull for $27,000 offered by LA Geddes Co., auctioned by Julian Laver.
Couti-Outi Cabrillo 1253, lot 29, is a 35-month-old registered bull, weighing 925kg with a 43.5cm scrotal.
His sires and dams follow back to Palgrove and Couti-Outi bloodlines.
The Geddes family sold six of seven bulls with an average price of $14,333.
Mr and Mrs Geddes were extremely happy with the sales results.
“We are glad our animals went to new and returning clients,” Mr Geddes said.
“Many cattlemen who attend the sale each year always meet my bull requirements.
“We would like to thank all vendors for the sale and the fantastic job they did, especially for John Collins for his amazing work putting the sale together and to Nutrien Livestock for their tireless work and preparation for the sale and bull walk.”
