Langdene Merino ram sale tops $11,000 at Dunedoo for $4163 average
Summary
Good wool on structurally sound rams had repeat buyers bidding strongly at the 30th Langdene Merino stud ram sale at Dunedoo on Friday, September 25. Bids topped at $11,000 as 89 of the 108 rams offered sold at auction for an average of $4163. That comprised 54 Merino rams averaging $4481 and 35 Poll Merino rams averaging $3671.
The top price was paid for lot 73, Langdene 25-0357, by Langdene 23-1001, a 103-kilogram Merino measuring 18.2 micron with a 3.5 standard deviation, a 19.4 coefficient of variation and a 98.7 per cent comfort factor. Its Australian Sheep Breeding Values included a yearling fibre diameter of -1.97 and an adult clean fleece weight of +26.36, both in the top 10 per cent for the breed. The buyers, from Greenvale, Adaminaby, took three Merino rams and one Poll Merino for a $5000 average.
Lot one, Langdene 25-0675, opened the sale strongly at $10,000 to MD Croker, Homesville. The 118-kilogram Merino carried 17.6-micron wool with a 100 per cent comfort factor.
Topping the Poll Merino offering was lot 3, Langdene 25-0890, bought by AJ and CJ White, Welshville, Mudgee. All rams were genomically tested this year. Nutrien and Elders conducted the sale.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Rams offered | 108 |
| Rams sold at auction | 89 |
| Top price | $11,000 |
| Overall average | $4163 |
| Merino rams sold, average | 54 at $4481 |
| Poll Merino rams sold, average | 35 at $3671 |
| Second-top price | $10,000 |
| Sale staged | 30th annual ram sale |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the Langdene Merino ram sale top at?
Bids topped at $11,000 for lot 73, Langdene 25-0357. Lot one made $10,000 to open the sale. The overall average was $4163.
How many rams sold?
The stud sold 89 of the 108 rams offered at auction. That comprised 54 Merino rams and 35 Poll Merino rams.
How did the two sections compare?
The 54 Merino rams averaged $4481 and the 35 Poll Merino rams averaged $3671. These are section results and are separate from the $4163 overall average.
What figures did the top-priced ram record?
The 103-kilogram Merino measured 18.2 micron with a 3.5 standard deviation, a 19.4 coefficient of variation and a 98.7 per cent comfort factor. Its Australian Sheep Breeding Values included a yearling fibre diameter of -1.97 and an adult clean fleece weight of +26.36, both in the top 10 per cent for the breed. It was sired by Langdene 23-1001.
What topped the Poll Merino offering?
Lot 3, Langdene 25-0890, by Lachlan Merinos 22-0118, topped the Poll Merinos. The 112-kilogram ram measured 19.1 micron and recorded a yearling clean fleece weight of +33.17 and an adult clean fleece weight of +32.59, both in the top 10 per cent. Its Fine Wool index of +191 and Wool Production index of +186 were in the top 20 per cent.
Were the rams genomically tested?
Yes. The stud genomically tested all rams offered this year. The principal reported being pleased with the results, particularly the adult fleece weights.
Who were the volume buyers?
AS Croft and E Holcombe, Burren Junction, was the volume buyer with eight rams to a top of $6000 at a $3313 average. Fordend Pastoral, Delungra, selected seven rams from $2000 to $9000 at a $4714 average, and Waugh Piccadilly, Colac, took seven to $4000 at $2643.
Who conducted the sale?
The sale was conducted by Nutrien and Elders. It was the stud's 30th annual ram sale.
