Royalla Shorthorn bull sale, held last Friday at Yeoval, attracted buyers from a broad geographical spread, from Queensland to Tasmania.
One genetics lot even sold to Mineshop Shorthorns in the UK.
The drought may have steadied the stud's usual commercial clientele, but those keen get some quality genetics to improve their own breeding programs took the opportunity and paid up to $9500 for the bulls, as well as for a buyers pick top-of-the drop heifer.