Greywood Poll Dorset rams top $3000 at Wambangalang joint ram sale
Summary
Despite a doubled offering, there was plenty of interest at the joint Greywood Poll Dorset and Roseville Park Charollais on-property ram sale near Wambangalang, outside Dubbo, on Wednesday, September 23. Greywood sold 38 Poll Dorset rams for an average of $1362, topping at $3000, while Roseville Park cleared all 20 Charollais rams for a 100 per cent clearance at a $1263 average and a $1500 top.
A repeat buyer from Kananga, Dubbo, bought six Greywood rams including the three highest-priced Poll Dorsets, paying $3000 for lot 27, a twin-born ram by G23-0039, $2250 for lot 26, a single-born ram by G23-0331, and $2000 for lot 28, another G23-0039 son. The $3000 sale topper recorded Australian Sheep Breeding Values of 3.77 for post-weaning eye muscle depth, 0.55 for post-weaning fat depth and minus 0.09 for intramuscular fat. The six rams will be joined to first-cross ewes.
The increased Greywood offering followed feedback from clients who had missed out at previous sales. Further expansion is planned after the stud's purchase earlier in the year of the Kingsvale Supreme Poll Dorset stud at Kingsvale, near Young, which has measured carcase data since 1996.
In the Charollais run, lot 7, tag 25-0180, by RP21-0089, topped at $1500, with the remaining 19 rams selling at $1250 each. Delta Pollard Livestock and Property, Dubbo, conducted the sale.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
|
Greywood Poll Dorset rams sold |
38 |
|
Poll Dorset top price |
$3000 |
| Poll Dorset average | $1362 |
|
Roseville Park Charollais rams sold |
20 (100 per cent clearance) |
|
Charollais top price |
$1500 |
|
Charollais average |
$1263 |
|
Price paid for the remaining 19 Charollais |
$1250 each |
|
Post-weaning eye muscle depth of the $3000 ram |
3.77 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the Greywood Poll Dorsets top at?
The Poll Dorset offering topped at $3000 for lot 27, a twin-born ram by G23-0039. Greywood sold 38 rams for an average of $1362.
What did the Charollais rams make?
All 20 Roseville Park Charollais rams sold for a 100 per cent clearance at a $1263 average. Lot 7, tag 25-0180, topped the offering at $1500, with the remaining 19 rams selling at $1250 each.
Who bought the top-priced Poll Dorsets?
A repeat buyer from Kananga, Dubbo, secured the three highest-priced Poll Dorsets. They paid $3000 for lot 27, $2250 for lot 26 and $2000 for lot 28, taking six Greywood rams in total. The rams will be joined to first-cross ewes.
What figures did the top-priced ram record?
The $3000 sale topper recorded Australian Sheep Breeding Values of 3.77 for post-weaning eye muscle depth and 0.55 for post-weaning fat depth. Its intramuscular fat figure was minus 0.09.
Why was the Greywood offering increased?
The increased offering followed feedback from clients who had missed out on rams they wanted at previous sales. The Greywood offering was doubled for the 2026 sale.
What stud has Greywood acquired?
Greywood purchased the Kingsvale Supreme Poll Dorset stud at Kingsvale, near Young, earlier in the year. That stud had been run for close to three decades and has measured carcase data since 1996, with a focus on marbling and carcase shape.
How will the two Poll Dorset studs be run?
The two studs will follow different breeding directions. Greywood will retain a stronger focus on producing stud sheep with data collection built progressively, while Kingsvale Supreme will continue a heavily data-focused approach aimed at larger commercial producers. About 50 Poll Dorset rams are planned for a Kingsvale sale at Young next year.
What did the top Charollais ram record?
The $1500 ram, tag 25-0180, recorded Australian Sheep Breeding Values of 15.26 for post-weaning weight and 2.59 for post-weaning eye muscle depth. Its intramuscular fat figure was 0.33.
