Demondrille Merino ram sale tops $7500 at Harden with average up $800
Summary
The 36th annual Demondrille Merino and Poll Merino on-property sale at Harden on Tuesday, September 22, sold 96 of the 100 rams offered under the hammer to a top of $7500 for an average of $3307. A further ram sold shortly after the auction. The top price was $2000 above the highest paid at the previous sale and the average was up $800, with more rams sold than before.
In all, 63 rams sold at $3000 or above, many reached $5500, and three rams made $6500 to equal the second-top sale price. The top-priced ram, lot 5, Demondrille 250171, was a horned son of MG 210087 secured at $7500 by a buyer at Lower Sylvia Vale, Binda. It recorded a 17.1-micron fleece with a standard deviation of 2.7, a coefficient of variation of 14.2 per cent, a comfort factor of 99.9 per cent and a greasy fleece weight of 133 per cent. The ram weighed 97.6 kilograms, was 24.1 kilograms at weaning and recorded an eye muscle depth of 37 millimetres with 5 millimetres of fat. Its Australian Sheep Breeding Values ranked in the top 20 per cent for fibre diameter. The same buyer also took lot 12, an 18.4-micron ram, at $5500.
The largest volume buyer, a long-time repeat client from Gunning and Bowral, took 16 rams. Woolgrowers from Tasmania and Benalla, Victoria, also succeeded with bids. Nutrien Ag Solutions Boorowa conducted the sale.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Rams offered | 100 |
|
Rams sold under the hammer |
96 |
| Top price | $7500 |
| Average price | $3307 |
|
Increase on the previous top price |
$2000 |
|
Increase on the previous average |
$800 |
|
Rams sold at $3000 or above |
63 |
| Fibre diameter of the top-priced ram | 17.1 micron |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the Demondrille Merino ram sale top at?
The sale topped at $7500 for lot 5, Demondrille 250171. Three rams made $6500 to equal the second-top sale price. The overall average was $3307.
How many rams sold?
The stud sold 96 of the 100 rams offered under the hammer. A further ram sold shortly after the auction.
How did prices compare with the previous year?
The top price was $2000 above the highest paid at the previous sale, and the average rose by $800. The stud also sold more rams than it had before.
What figures did the top-priced ram record?
The horned son of MG 210087 recorded a 17.1-micron fleece with a 2.7 standard deviation, a 14.2 per cent coefficient of variation, a 99.9 per cent comfort factor and a greasy fleece weight of 133 per cent. It weighed 97.6 kilograms and was 24.1 kilograms at weaning, with an eye muscle depth of 37 millimetres and 5 millimetres of fat. Its Australian Sheep Breeding Values ranked in the top 20 per cent for fibre diameter.
How many rams made strong money?
In all, 63 rams sold at $3000 or above, with many reaching $5500. Three rams made $6500 to equal the second-top price.
Who bought the top-priced ram?
A buyer at Lower Sylvia Vale, Binda, secured the ram at $7500. That operation runs 7000 Merinos and crossbred lambs along with 400 head of cattle across 4000 hectares. The same buyer also took lot 12, an 18.4-micron ram, at $5500.
Where did the rams sell to?
The largest volume buyer, a long-time repeat client from Gunning and Bowral, took 16 rams. Woolgrowers from as far as Tasmania and Benalla, Victoria, also succeeded with bids, while many rams went to buyers across the district and into the Australian Capital Territory.
Who conducted the sale?
Nutrien Ag Solutions Boorowa conducted the sale. It was interfaced on AuctionsPlus.
