Bindaree and Nundoone Border Leicester stud rams share a $5800 dual top at the 28th Top of the Drop sale
Summary
The 28th annual Bindaree and Nundoone Top of the Drop Ram Sale at Pinehurst, Merrygoen, delivered a dual top price when a Bindaree stud ram and a Nundoone stud ram each sold for $5800. Held on September 2, the sale cleared 64 of 85 rams for an average of $1681 from an offering of two stud rams and 83 flock rams, held amid an unusual alignment of strong sheepmeat and wool conditions. The equal-top Bindaree ram was a 121-kilogram triplet son of Wattle Farm 230177 that had placed third in the ram lamb class at the NSW State Sheep Show, recording a post-weaning weight Australian sheep breeding value (ASBV) of +14.53, an adult weight of +19.96 and a Border Leicester index of 125.82. The matching Nundoone ram was a 112kg son of Bauer 230132 with a post-weaning weight ASBV of +7.72, adult weight of +11.04 and Border Leicester index of 105.96, and was praised for its correctness and carcase. The top flock ram made $3600, a 100kg twin son of Raywil 230065 carrying a post-weaning weight ASBV of +9.17, adult weight of +13.23 and Border Leicester index of 107.33. Buyer support was broad: a long-time buyer returned for six flock rams selecting for length and stretch, the day's volume buyer secured 12 rams, and one three-ram draft took consecutive lots for $2200, $2000 and $1600, ranging from 92kg to 103kg. Repeat buyers were active throughout the flock ram offering.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top price (both stud rams) | $5800 |
| Rams sold | 64 of 85 |
| Sale average | $1681 |
| Top flock ram price | $3600 |
| Top Bindaree ram weight | 121 kg |
| Top Bindaree ram Border Leicester index | 125.82 |
| Volume buyer purchase | 12 rams |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the Bindaree and Nundoone ram sale?
Two stud rams shared the top price, each selling for $5800. One came from the Bindaree offering and one from the Nundoone offering.
How many rams sold and at what average?
A total of 64 of 85 rams sold for an average of $1681. The offering comprised two stud rams and 83 flock rams.
What were the top Bindaree ram's figures?
The 121kg triplet was a son of Wattle Farm 230177 and had placed third at the NSW State Sheep Show. It recorded a post-weaning weight ASBV of +14.53, an adult weight of +19.96 and a Border Leicester index of 125.82.
What were the top Nundoone ram's figures?
The 112kg ram recorded a post-weaning weight ASBV of +7.72, an adult weight of +11.04 and a Border Leicester index of 105.96. It was noted for its correctness and carcase.
What was the top flock ram price?
The top flock ram made $3600. It was a 100kg twin son of Raywil 230065 with a post-weaning weight ASBV of +9.17, an adult weight of +13.23 and a Border Leicester index of 107.33.
Who were the main volume buyers?
The day's volume buyer secured 12 rams. A long-time buyer returned for six flock rams, selecting particularly for length and stretch.
What market conditions framed the sale?
The sale ran amid an unusual alignment of strong sheepmeat and wool conditions. Buyers were encouraged to make the most of the market.
