Kenlorne Poll Dorset ram sale tops $2600 at Beachport for a $1791 average
Summary
Kenlorne Poll Dorsets lifted its average at the stud's annual on-property ram sale near Beachport, with strong support from repeat and new buyers. Of the 82 rams offered, 79 sold to a top of $2600 for an average of $1791, up from $1388 last year.
The selling agent said the line-up was particularly even, with consistent quality across the rams on offer, describing them as all very sound and all very similar.
The top-priced ram, lot 24, was bought by the Berko Group through an agent. Sired by 230170, the single-drop ram recorded a 0.11 birth weight, 7.45 weaning weight, 10.56 post-weaning weight, 2.18 eye muscle depth, -0.42 fat, -0.64 intramuscular fat, a terminal productive index of 128.9 and an eating quality index of 121.16. The agent said he stood out for size, length and muscle, describing him as a good big, meaty ram.
The buyers have taken rams from the stud for the past three years and secured 10 at this year's sale, using Poll Dorset sires over Border Leicester and Merino ewes to produce second-cross lambs. The group runs about 1200 ewes and uses multiple bloodlines in its breeding program.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Rams offered, sold | 82 offered, 79 sold |
| Sale average | $1791 |
| Top price | $2600 |
| 2025 average | $1388 |
| Volume buyer purchase, average | 17 rams at $1890 |
| Top-ram buyer draft | 10 rams |
| Top ram terminal productive index | 128.9 |
| Stud history | 50 years |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the Kenlorne Poll Dorset sale top at?
The sale topped at $2600 for lot 24. Of the 82 rams offered, 79 sold for an average of $1791. That was up from the $1388 average recorded last year.
Who bought the top-priced ram?
The Berko Group secured him through an agent. The buyers have taken rams from the stud for the past three years and bought 10 at this year's sale. They use Poll Dorset sires over Border Leicester and Merino ewes to produce second-cross lambs across about 1200 ewes.
What figures did the top-priced ram record?
Sired by 230170, the single-drop ram recorded a 0.11 birth weight, a 7.45 weaning weight and a 10.56 post-weaning weight. His eye muscle depth was 2.18, fat -0.42 and intramuscular fat -0.64, with a terminal productive index of 128.9 and an eating quality index of 121.16.
Why did that ram appeal?
The agent said the ram stood out for its size, length and muscle, describing him as a good big, meaty ram with lots of length and plenty of muscle. He described the sale overall as exceptional and said the rams had presented very well.
How even was the offering?
The selling agent said the line-up was particularly even, with consistent quality across the rams. He described them as all very sound and all very similar, which helped underpin the lift in average.
Who was the volume buyer?
Long-term client Marlex, Tantanoola, was the volume buyer with 17 rams at a $1890 average. The agent said the continued support was a testament to the consistency of the offering, with the client having bought from the stud for 36 years.
Which new buyers supported the sale?
Several new buyers helped broaden the stud's buying base. Dalgliesh Pastoral purchased five rams at a $1720 average, Milroy Pastoral bought four at $1075 and Shiloh Park, Suttontown, secured four at $1500.
What did the stud say about the result?
The stud principal said the turnout was among the best in the stud's 50-year history and showed a lot of confidence in grass-fed rams for a small stud. He said returning buyers of 30-odd years showed the rams were doing the job, and that the stud would look at getting a little bigger next year. Creek Livestock conducted the sale for the first time.
