Collandra ram sale tops $5400 at Tumby Bay with full clearance and $1910 average
Summary
The Collandra stud recorded a full clearance at its on-property sale at Tumby Bay, with all 40 rams offered selling to a top of $5400 for an average of $1910. The average was $470 up on the previous year, when a full clearance of 40 rams averaged $1440 and topped at $5000.
The top-priced ram, lot 2, was secured at $5400 by Pernella Pty Ltd, Koppio, a long-time buyer that has purchased from the stud for about two decades and often buys at the top end of the catalogue. The ram weighed 108 kilograms and its fleece measured 18.4 micron with a 3.0 standard deviation, a 17 per cent coefficient of variation and a 99.7 per cent comfort factor. The buying operation farms in a 400 to 500 millimetre rainfall zone, which the stud's sires suit.
Following the sale, the stud continued investing in new genetics at the Collinsville sale at Hallett, buying the top-priced horned ram at $22,000 and a poll ram at $11,000. The stud is using the $44,000 sale topper it bought at Collinsville the previous year as a foundation sire for its Poll Merino stud, and progeny from that ram drew interest at this year's sale ahead of being offered in next year's auction.
While the operation is moving further into Poll genetics, horns remain part of the program, with pastoral clients continuing to seek them. Elders Cummins conducted the sale, with mainly Eyre Peninsula and pastoral interest.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Rams offered and sold | 40 (full clearance) |
| Top price | $5400 |
| Average price | $1910 |
| Increase on the previous year's average | $470 |
| Previous year's average | $1440 |
| Previous year's top price | $5000 |
| Weight of the top-priced ram | 108 kg |
| Fibre diameter of the top-priced ram | 18.4 micron |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the Collandra ram sale top at?
The sale topped at $5400 for lot 2, secured by Pernella Pty Ltd, Koppio. The overall average was $1910 across all 40 rams.
How many rams sold?
All 40 rams offered sold, giving a full clearance. The stud also recorded a full clearance of 40 rams at the previous year's sale.
How did the average compare with last year?
The $1910 average was $470 up on the previous year, when the sale averaged $1440. The top price also rose, from $5000 to $5400.
What figures did the top-priced ram record?
Lot 2 weighed 108 kilograms and its fleece measured 18.4 micron. It recorded a 3.0 standard deviation, a 17 per cent coefficient of variation and a 99.7 per cent comfort factor.
Who bought the top-priced ram?
Pernella Pty Ltd, Koppio, secured the ram. The operation has purchased from the stud for about two decades and often buys at the top end of the catalogue. It farms in a 400 to 500 millimetre rainfall zone.
What genetics has the stud been buying?
After its own sale, the stud bought the top-priced horned ram at $22,000 and a poll ram at $11,000 at the Collinsville sale at Hallett. It is also using the $44,000 Collinsville sale topper bought the previous year as a foundation sire for its Poll Merino stud.
Is the stud moving away from horned rams?
The operation is moving further into Poll genetics, with Poll progeny on display for next year's sale. Horns will remain part of the program, as many pastoral clients still seek them.
Who conducted the sale?
Elders Cummins conducted the sale. Interest came mainly from the Eyre Peninsula and pastoral regions.
