Sale summary
- Overall 778 bulls sold to average $7396
- 328 red Brahmans sold for a top price of $60,000, average $7908
- 450 grey Brahmans sold for a top price of $70,000, average 7032
THE Brahman breed defied the drought stricken conditions faced by 80 per cent of Queensland to record an overall average of $7396, when 778 bulls sold under the hammer at the annual Rockhampton Brahman Week Sale this week.
It was the 37-month-old Willtony Stetson that created a storm when he entered the sale ring, eventually selling for the top money to Kelvin Maloney, Kenilworth Brahmans, Mt Coolon.
The sale represented the final curtain for Theodore district breeder, Ron Pelling, Willtony Brahmans.
However, the red component of the catologue was not without admirers and topped at $60,000.
The $60,000 Yoman 2325/3 offered by Stewart, Stephanie, and Tom Nobbs emerged late on the final day of selling, and was bought by Tarsh and Mark Allen, Kariboe Valley stud, Thangool and Leonie and Allan Trail, Elmo Red Brahman stud, Baralaba.
Australian Brahman Breeders Association general manager, John Croaker, said the sale result was pleasing.
“I am very happy, and it is testament to the quality of Brahman cattle and the faith commercial cattlemen have in Brahmans to deliver the industry needs,” he said
The Australian Brahman Breeders Association will host the 2016 World Brahman Congress in Rockhampton over five days from May 16 to 21, next year.
Queensland Country Life will have a full report in the October 15 edition.
