Abelene Park Poll Dorset ewes top $1600 stud record at Piallamore
Summary
Poll Dorset ewes were in strong demand at the Abelene Park Poll Dorset and White Suffolk ram sale at Piallamore on Thursday, September 24, where a stud record price was reached twice. All 20 Poll Dorset females sold to average $1135 and topped at a stud record of $1600 on two occasions. That was a significant lift on the corresponding sale the previous year, when all 15 ewes sold to a top of $900 for a $750 average.
The sale recorded a 71 per cent on-site clearance, with unsold offerings continuing to sell after the fall of the hammer. In the Poll Dorset ram catalogue, 35 of 51 sold to a top of $4000 for an average of $1397, while all 10 White Suffolk rams sold to $1400 for a $1060 average.
Ashley Park, Bairnsdale, Victoria, travelled to secure 15 females including the two record breakers, with that draft averaging $1180. It marked the first time Abelene Park genetics had headed back to Victoria since 2020.
The $4000 top-priced Poll Dorset ram was Abelene Park 52, secured by a Gunnedah buyer. Sired by Blitz AP 43-2, the April 2025-drop ram weighed 154 kilograms and was born a single, with Australian Sheep Breeding Values including a birthweight of 0.45, a post-weaning weight of +15.3 and a post-weaning eye muscle depth of +0.6. McCulloch Agencies, Tamworth, conducted the sale.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Poll Dorset ewes sold | 20 (all offered) |
| Poll Dorset ewe top price, a stud record | $1600 |
| Poll Dorset ewe average | $1135 |
| Previous year ewe top, average | $900 and $750 |
| Poll Dorset rams sold | 35 of 51 |
| Poll Dorset ram top price, average | $4000 and $1397 |
| White Suffolk rams sold, average | 10 at $1060 |
| On-site clearance | 71 per cent |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the stud record at the Abelene Park sale?
The Poll Dorset ewes topped at a stud record of $1600, reached on two occasions. All 20 females offered sold for an average of $1135.
How did the ewe result compare with the previous year?
At the corresponding sale the previous year, all 15 ewes sold to a top of $900 for an average of $750. The 2026 sale lifted that to a $1600 top and a $1135 average across 20 ewes.
What did the Poll Dorset rams make?
In the Poll Dorset ram catalogue, 35 of 51 sold to a top of $4000 for an average of $1397. These are section results and are separate from the ewe figures.
What did the White Suffolk rams make?
All 10 White Suffolk rams offered sold, reaching $1400 for an average of $1060. The stud offers a selection of breeds to cater for clients running a range of operations.
Who bought the record-priced ewes?
Ashley Park, Bairnsdale, Victoria, secured 15 females including the two record breakers. That draft averaged $1180. It was the first time the stud's genetics had headed back to Victoria since 2020.
What figures did the top-priced ram record?
Abelene Park 52 was an April 2025-drop ram weighing 154 kilograms, born a single and sired by Blitz AP 43-2. Its Australian Sheep Breeding Values included a birthweight of 0.45, a post-weaning weight of +15.3 and a post-weaning eye muscle depth of +0.6.
What was the clearance rate?
The sale recorded a 71 per cent on-site clearance. Unsold offerings continued to sell after the fall of the hammer.
Who conducted the sale?
McCulloch Agencies, Tamworth, were the selling agents. The sale was also interfaced online via AuctionsPlus.
