An offering of 592 of the finest Droughtmaster bulls available in Australia have been catalogued for the Droughtmaster National Bull Sale being held at CQLX at Gracemere on Tuesday, September 12 and Wednesday, September 13.
With the inaugural sale taking place in 1959 the Droughtmaster National is now one of the longest running and most celebrated bull sales held in Australia.
The 2017 sale action will begin from 9am each day and will this year feature the best bulls available from 104 vendors stretching from Delungra, Kyogle and Leeville in New South Wales up to Winton in Queensland and all areas in between.
Chairman of the sale committee, Michael Ingram said the sale is one of the crown jewels in the breed’s annual event calendar.
“The appeal of the sale for buyers is that it allows them to select from the widest range of genetics from Australia’s leading Droughtmaster studs, in one place at one time,” he said.
The sale offers a large number of quality bulls to suit all budgets, backed by unmatched assurances and values, provided to ensure the utmost in purchaser satisfaction.
Buyers came from as far away as Western Australia for the 2016, and a large and geographically diverse panel of prospective buyers are expected again this year.
Mr Ingram highlighted that a new initiative this year was a ringside buyers’ lounge where refreshments and food would be served in air conditioned comfort.
“With the installation of a huge screen behind the auctioneers, buyers will have access to a multitude of information throughout the sale. This will be so much more than just another bull sale, it will be a special experience for buyers this year,” he said.
Mr Ingram has high hopes for the 2017 sale following strong demand at last year’s sale.
“Given the strong cattle market and the desire to increase herd sizes at present, I think it’s safe to assume that commercial producers will be seeking quality bulls again this year.”
The sale also provides a wonderful opportunity to catch up with friends and family at the Drinks with Droughties event on Monday, September 11 from 5.45pm at CQLX. The bulls will be available for pre-sale inspections from the afternoon of Sunday, September 10.
For buyers confidence, all sale bulls will be subject to a Bull Breeding Soundness Evaluation by an Accredited ACV Vet prior to the sale.
Compulsory vaccinations will also be given for Ephemeral Fever, Tick Fever, 5-in-1 and/or 7-in-1. All bulls will have been tested negative as carriers of Pestivirus.
Many bulls will be eligible for entry into WA and NT, and J-BAS Scores of all bulls will be listed on sale day supplementary sheets.
Mr Ingram thanked the sale sponsors including: Allflex, Riverina Stock Feeds, Queensland Country Life, Beachport Liquid Minerals, Virbac, Cavalier/Budget Steel and Cattle City Motor Inn.
Those unable to attend the sale in person but wishing to bid will have the option to participate in the sale through the Elite Livestock Auctions online bidding platform at.
The catalogue is also available online. The website also features photos or videos of the bulls being offered at the sale.