Allendale Merino ram sale tops $3000 at Goolma with average up $466
Summary
Repeat clients were on hand as the Allendale Merino stud held its final sale under its current ownership at Goolma on Thursday, September 24. Following a difficult lead-in, 28 of the 42 rams offered sold to a top of $3000 for an average of $1723, an increase of $466 on the previous year.
The stud and its commercial flock of about 2000 ewes have been purchased by two nephews of the outgoing studmasters, who have also leased the Iona property. They intend to carry on the established breeding principles while additionally establishing a poll flock.
Klondyke, Goolma, a long-standing supporter of the stud, bought five rams including the $3000 sale topper for an average of $2150. The top-priced ram weighed 98 kilograms and grew 18.7-micron wool with a 99.5 per cent comfort factor, and was by a Wanganella sire. The same buyer secured another Wanganella-bred son at $2750, weighing 96 kilograms with 19.5-micron wool.
Murragega, Gollan, returned for three rams at a $1667 average, topping at $2000 for a poll ram by a Wanganella sire weighing 110 kilograms with 19-micron wool. Karingal, Westella, secured six rams at $1500 each, and Station View, Walmer, took four at the same price.
Over the past 15 years the stud has shorn each sale ram for its new owner and donated the wool proceeds to Redkite, estimated at a total of at least $140,000.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Rams offered | 42 |
| Rams sold | 28 |
| Top price | $3000 |
| Average price | $1723 |
| Increase on the previous year's average | $466 |
| Second-top price | $2750 |
| Commercial flock size | About 2000 ewes |
| Estimated charity donations over 15 years | At least $140,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the Allendale Merino ram sale top at?
The sale topped at $3000, with the ram going to Klondyke, Goolma. The second-top price was $2750. The overall average was $1723.
How many rams sold?
Of the 42 rams offered, 28 sold. The result followed a difficult lead-in over the preceding months.
How did the average compare with last year?
The $1723 average was an increase of $466 on the previous year. The lift came despite the challenging lead-in to the sale.
Who has purchased the stud?
The stud and its commercial flock of about 2000 ewes have been purchased by two nephews of the outgoing studmasters. They have also leased the Iona property. They plan to carry on the established breeding principles while additionally establishing a poll flock.
What figures did the top-priced ram record?
The $3000 ram weighed 98 kilograms and grew 18.7-micron wool with a 99.5 per cent comfort factor. It was by a Wanganella sire.
Who were the main buyers?
Klondyke, Goolma, bought five rams including the sale topper at a $2150 average. Karingal, Westella, secured six rams at $1500 each, Station View, Walmer, took four at $1500, and Murragega, Gollan, three at a $1667 average.
What charity does the sale support?
The stud has shorn each sale ram for its new owner over the past 15 years and donated the wool proceeds to Redkite, which supports families of children with cancer. The stud estimates it and its clients have donated at least $140,000 over that period.
Who conducted the sale?
The sale was conducted by Milling Stuart Pty Ltd, Dunedoo. It was held at Goolma on Thursday, September 24.
