Sale Topper

Leading the sale was Gilmandyke Unstoppable U176, the first Baldridge Versatile son offered by the stud. The standout sire sold for a record $100,000, becoming the highest-priced bull ever sold by Gilmandyke Angus. Since the sale, U176 has been used extensively within the Gilmandyke breeding program, further reinforcing confidence in his genetics and performance.

Quality Throughout

The 2024 draft showcased the depth of the Gilmandyke breeding program, featuring:

• 120 Stud Angus Bulls

• 20 Stud Heifers

• 100 Commercial Angus PTIC Females

• 50 Commercial Females with Calves at Foot

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The offering was backed by strong performance data, with a large proportion of the bulls ranking above breed average for growth, docility and key carcass traits.

Buyer Confidence

Strong competition throughout the sale reflected confidence in the Gilmandyke breeding philosophy, which focuses on combining maternal strength, structural soundness and commercial performance. Demand came from both established clients and new purchasers seeking genetics capable of delivering profitability in commercial operations.
Several buyers secured multiple lots, demonstrating confidence in the consistency and depth of the offering.

Program Traits

The 2024 sale draft represented years of genetic selection and performance recording, with bulls selected for:

• Fertility and maternal strength

• Structural soundness and longevity

• Growth and weight gain performance

• Carcass quality and marbling

• Commercial profitability

Sale Summary

The 2024 sale marked a significant milestone for Gilmandyke Angus, setting a new stud record with the sale of Gilmandyke Unstoppable U176 for $100,000. Combined with strong buyer support, depth across the catalogue and continued investment in elite genetics, the result reinforced Gilmandyke's reputation as one of Australia's leading Angus seedstock programs.