Australian Brahman Bull Sales Exceed Expectations in 2022

The year 2022 was another notable period for the Brahman breed in Australia, especially for one of the most renowned breeders, Lancefield Brahmans. The annual Lancefield Brahmans Invitational Sale attracted numerous buyers looking for quality genetics, with the 86 bulls selling for an average of $24,343. Two bulls stood out, reaching the top spots in 2022 Brahman bull prices: 2AM Esteem 7747 led the sale with $170,000, and Lancefield M Electricity 7146/M (PP) followed closely with $130,000.

Newly appointed president of the Australian Brahman Breeders Association Reade Radel said bull sales had exceeded expectations, despite a surplus of northern cattle in southern markets due to the foot-and-mouth outbreak in Indonesia.

Despite downward pressure on feeder calf prices, Radel highlighted the importance of keeping live cattle exports open, underscoring the value of meat on the international market.

Radel also praised the Northern Territory Cattle Breeders’ Association (NTCA) for its strong stance advocating for live exports and highlighted that more Brahman bulls were sold with Evaluated Breeding Values (EBV) than ever before, thanks to breeding projects. research like the Brahman BIN. Ongoing research includes measurements of methane emissions and feed efficiency to identify the most productive and environmentally sustainable Brahmans in the future.