The Talgai Santas team has expressed its sincere appreciation to all buyers, underbidders, and agents who supported their first Talgai Online Production Sale, which delivered outstanding results and a 100 per cent clearance.
All 18 bulls offered were sold to total clearance, averaging $8666, while three lots of commercial heifers averaged $1600 per head an outcome that left the Gadsby family delighted.
Lindsey Park Pty Ltd secured the top-priced bull, Lot 2, Red Oak Ultimate (PP), for $18,000, while Jay Hurlock of NTS Group Pty Ltd purchased Lot 1, Talgai Union Jack (PP), for $12,000, the second-highest price of the sale.
“The success of this sale is a true testament to the hard work and dedication of Garth, Carolyn, Rhys, and the entire team at Bartholomew & Co Auctioneers your efforts have not gone unnoticed and are deeply appreciated,” said Mal and Chick Gadsby, representing Talgai Santas.
The Gadsby family also extended their thanks to Toro Photography’s Lacey McCabe and Aidan Richters for their exceptional video production work, which played a key role in enhancing the advertising campaign, along with the AuctionsPlus team for their professional support.
Gratitude was also expressed to the buyers and underbidders who supported Talgai at the Brisbane Valley Santa Gertrudis Sale, where four classified bulls were sold — again achieving a 100 per cent clearance.
The top-priced bull, Talgai Uncle Sam, sold for $21,000 to Bob Lord, “Kilterry” Julia Creek, with classified bulls averaging $13,000.
Across both sales, ten of the bulls were PP and the remaining twelve were polled.
A special mention was made to the Boonah State High School Cattle Club students for their ongoing assistance throughout the year.
“Your contribution has been greatly appreciated,” said the Talgai team. “Moments like this remind us why we do what we do.”
Adding to their success, Talgai also strengthened their breeding program with the purchase of Rockingham Ulrich U96 (P) from the Rockingham Santa Gertrudis Stud for $16,000. Ulrich is a son of Waco Sonny S136 (P), and the team looks forward to the promising progeny expected from this exciting new bloodline.
The Beef Classic Show & Sale was held at Moreton on Thursday 16 October and Talgai Santas won two first and a second with home breed steers.
They had one entry in a single steer class section and came away with a second and Chick said they were very excited with their win.
Cliff Shelley of Freestone Feedlot got a second with Talgai Santa steers that he had purchased from Talgai at the Santa Gertrudis Show and Sale at Beaudesert earlier in the year.
The Talgai Santas team expressed their gratitude once more to all involved and said they are humbled by the support shown and proud of what has been achieved, looking forward to building on this success in years to come.
Talgai Online Production Sale Summary
Top Price: Red Oak Ultimate (PP) – $18,000 (Lindsey Park Santa Gertrudis Stud)
Average (Classified Bulls): $9900
Average (Commercial Bulls): $7125
Heifers: $1600 per head
Clearance: 100 per cent
Brisbane Valley Sale Summary
Top Price: Talgai Uncle Sam – $21,000 (to Bob Lord, “Kilterry” Julia Creek)
Average (Classified Bulls): $13,000
Clearance: 100 per cent
