Cashmore Oaklea ram sale tops $9000 online with 97pc clearance
Summary
National demand from stud and commercial buyers delivered a 97 per cent clearance at the Cashmore Oaklea annual sale, with the two studs selling 754 of 777 maternal composite, Nudie and terminal rams across three sales on AuctionsPlus on Wednesday.
The maternal composite sale recorded a total clearance, with all 488 rams selling to a top of $9000 for an average of $3340. In the Nudie offering, 228 of 249 rams sold to a top of $7400 for an average of $2020. The third online sale saw 38 of 40 terminal rams sell to a top of $2000 for an average of $1263.
The top-priced maternal ram, lot 86, Cashmore Oaklea 251193, was sold for $9000 to Chrome Sheep Studs, Hamilton, for use in a maternal breeding program. It ranked highly for eye muscle area, weaning rate and post-weaning weight and was described by the stud as the highest-indexing ram in the sale, with the buyer citing exceptional growth, structural correctness, good pigment and strong worm resistance.
The top-priced Nudie ram went to a commercial lamb producer at Port Fairy, while the top terminal ram was bought by a commercial lamb producer at Edenhope. Major buyers included livestock agents from Ballarat, Ararat, Hamilton, Mount Gambier and Penola, with rams travelling as far as Tasmania, New South Wales and Western Australia.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Rams offered, sold | 777 offered, 754 sold |
| Clearance rate | 97 per cent |
| Maternal composite rams sold, average |
488 at $3340 |
|
Maternal composite top price |
$9000 |
|
Nudie rams sold, average |
228 of 249 at $2020 |
|
Nudie top price |
$7400 |
|
Terminal rams sold, average |
38 of 40 at $1263 |
|
Terminal top price |
$2000 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the Cashmore Oaklea ram sale top at?
The maternal composite offering topped at $9000 for lot 86. The Nudie rams topped separately at $7400 and the terminal rams at $2000. The maternal composite average was $3340.
How many rams sold?
The two studs sold 754 of the 777 rams offered, a 97 per cent clearance. That was spread across three separate online sales.
What did each section make?
The maternal composite sale recorded a total clearance with all 488 rams selling at a $3340 average. In the Nudie offering, 228 of 249 sold at $2020, and 38 of 40 terminal rams sold at $1263. These are section results and are reported separately.
Who bought the top-priced maternal ram?
Lot 86 sold for $9000 to Chrome Sheep Studs, Hamilton, for use in a maternal breeding program. The buyer cited exceptional growth, a full suite of breeding values and structural correctness. Good pigment, black feet and a black nose were noted, along with strong resistance to worms.
Who bought the top Nudie and terminal rams?
The top-priced Nudie ram, lot 502, was bought by a commercial lamb producer at Port Fairy. The top-priced terminal ram, lot 784, was bought by a commercial lamb producer at Edenhope. Both were described by the stud as high-performing animals.
Where did the rams sell to?
Major buyers included livestock agents from Ballarat, Ararat, Hamilton, Mount Gambier and Penola. Rams travelled as far as Tasmania, New South Wales and Western Australia.
How long have the studs been performance recording?
The studs have been performance recording their sheep heavily since the mid-1980s. The Oaklea portion of the operation was started in 1982, with the two operations working closely on marketing and genetic development since 1990.
How were the sales conducted?
The consignment was offered across three separate sales on AuctionsPlus on the same day. The rams were split into maternal composite, Nudie and terminal offerings.
