Results - 2025 Murgona Sale, Taroom QLD

Murgona sale delivers 100% clearance, averaging $13,864 for Santa Gertrudis bulls

The Murgona Santa Gertrudis sale at Taroom Showgrounds achieved a full clearance of all 37 bulls offered, averaging $13,864 and peaking at $28,000.

Strong demand came from both local commercial producers and a major beef enterprise in north-west Queensland, with buyers targeting bulls to boost herd performance and weight gain.

Stud breeders Daniel and Kasey Phillips of Taroom presented a high-quality draft that drew consistent bidding throughout the catalogue. Steer fatteners led the charge, seeking fertile, reliable sires capable of producing growthy calves.

Top Price Bull – $28,000

Murgona Superman (AI) (P), a son of Murgona Legend (PP), was snapped up by John Rogers of Hatchem Downs. The 25-month-old Junior Champion Bull from the Sydney Royal Santa Gertrudis Feature Show weighed in at 1005 kg, sharing top weight honours.

He recorded standout figures:

• • EMA: 146
  • Fats: 14/9
  • IMF: 5.5
  • Scrotal circumference: 41 cm

Second-Top Price – $27,000
Also heading to Hatchem Downs is Murgona Servant (PS), a Yarrawonga Quake (ET) (AI) (PP) son out of Murgona Magic, a full sister to the $105,000 Murgona Nightcap (P). At 25 months, Servant weighed 862 kg with:

• • ADG: 1.29
  • EMA: 151
  • Fats: 11/8
  • IMF: 4.4
  • Scrotal circumference: 44 cm

Volume buyers & averages

• D&D Campbell Pastoral Co, Charters Towers: 9 head online, averaging $54,000
• John Rogers, Hatchem Downs: 8 head, averaging $14,900
• Greg & Karen Slater, Chinchilla: 2 head for $38,000
• Jaletto Pty Ltd, Taroom: 4 head for $78,000

Notable stud buyers

Shane Hatton, Diamond H, Chinchilla: $18,000 for Murgona Sahara (Lot 9), a Legend son

Gus Hutchinson, Ribbleton Stud, Clifton: $10,000 for Murgona Scooby Doo (IVF) (PP), a Diamond H Penthouse (PP) son (Lot 38)

Greg Kroll, Oakdale Stud, Chinchilla: $14,000 for an embryo package to kick off the sale

Agents: Nutrien Taroom
Auctioneer: Zac Robinson, Nutrien Roma
Online Platform: Simulcast via AuctionsPlus

Below: Daniel and Kasey Phillips celebrate a successful sale result with the top-price bull and Nutrien agent Henry Sinnamon, Taroom.