Record sale in Argentina: Half of Angus bull 'Álvaro' sold for $300 million
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- A record-breaking sale occurred in Argentina when half of an Angus bull named Álvaro was sold for $300 million pesos (approximately $200,000 USD).
- The bull, from Cabaña Santa Rosa, is highly valued for its genetics and has won top awards at major breed exhibitions.
- A consortium of breeders and ranchers from La Pampa purchased the share, securing exclusive use of the bull for semen collection.
The Argentine livestock sector is experiencing a boom, marked by record prices and a focus on genetics, even amidst a declining stock. This was underscored by the spectacular sale of "Álvaro," an Angus bull, whose half share fetched an unprecedented 300 million pesos (approximately $200,000 USD) at a recent auction.
Álvaro is one of those bulls that appear very rarely; he is a unique bull.
Álvaro, owned by Cabaña Santa Rosa of the Bellocq family, is considered a unique breeding bull with the potential to significantly contribute to the national Angus breed. "Álvaro is one of those bulls that appear very rarely; he is a unique bull," said Alfredo Bellocq, owner of Cabaña Santa Rosa. He added that the sale represented a substantial price and that multiple consortia and individuals vied for ownership.
He can make an important contribution to the national Angus; 50% of the bull was sold for a very important price.
The bull's value is supported by its impressive pedigree and performance. Álvaro is a product of Cabaña Santa Rosa's own genetics, sired by "Mateo" and out of a donor cow from the ranch's new generation. His success in major breed competitions, including being named Grand Champion Male Colorado at the recent Fall Angus Exhibition and 3rd Best Bull at the Palermo Rural Exhibition, has cemented his status as one of the most prized Angus bulls of the year.
There was a lot of bidding, several consortia wanted to buy him, including individuals.
A consortium of breeders and ranchers from La Pampa acquired the 50% share of Álvaro. They will have exclusive use of the bull for semen collection until the end of the year. This transaction surpasses previous records, such as the 2025 sale of the Brangus bull "Mafioso" for 272 million pesos for a 50% share. The auction itself, managed by Campos y Ganados, was described as highly successful with strong values and significant attendance.
The auction was very successful, with very good values, with many people.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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