Mulgundawa Poll Dorset ram sale tops $3600 for a $2312 average
Summary
New clients bid up a storm at the Mulgundawa Poll Dorsets and Richmond Park White Suffolks ram sales on Monday, with rams taking the eye of multiple bidders alongside regular clients and strong averages achieved across the board.
The Poll Dorsets recorded a full clearance of 124 rams at a $2312 average, while the White Suffolks also cleared fully, 125 rams averaging $1754. Across both studs, 249 rams were offered and sold for an overall average of $2032. Both breeds lifted substantially on last year, by nearly $1000 in the Poll Dorsets and about $300 in the White Suffolks.
A dual top price of $3600 was achieved in the Poll Dorsets, with OJ Jones & Co buying lot 21P and L&G McKinnon & Sons buying lot 23P. The Poll Dorsets all averaged more than 100 kilograms. Starting the day strongly, the top White Suffolk, lot 5W, sold for $2800 to Lesues Partnership, Horsham, which also bought another 11 rams at a $2172 average.
Across both sales there were 46 registered bidders from the South East and into Victoria.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total rams offered, sold | 249, full clearance |
| Overall average |
$2032 |
| Poll Dorsets sold, top, average | 124 to $3600 at $2312 |
|
White Suffolks sold, top, average |
125 to $2800 at $1754 |
|
Poll Dorset average lift |
Up nearly $1000 |
| White Suffolk average lift | Up about $300 |
|
Registered bidders |
46 |
| Largest drafts | Three buyers at 11 to 12 rams |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the Mulgundawa Poll Dorset sale top at?
The Poll Dorsets reached a dual top price of $3600 and averaged $2312 across a full clearance of 124 rams. The White Suffolks topped at $2800 and averaged $1754 from 125 rams, also a full clearance.
How much did the averages rise?
Both breeds lifted substantially on last year, by nearly $1000 in the Poll Dorsets and about $300 in the White Suffolks. Across both studs, 249 rams were offered and sold for an overall average of $2032.
Who bought the top-priced Poll Dorsets?
Two rams shared the $3600 top. OJ Jones & Co took lot 21P and L&G McKinnon & Sons took lot 23P. The Poll Dorsets all averaged more than 100 kilograms.
Who bought the top White Suffolk?
Lesues Partnership, Horsham, paid $2800 for lot 5W, the first notable price of the day. The same buyer took another 11 rams at a $2172 average.
Who were the volume buyers?
A Penola buyer took 12 rams at a $1533 average and Kentish & Sons, Naracoorte, bought 12 at $1858. Lesues Partnership, Horsham, secured 12 in total including the top White Suffolk.
Why were terminal ram prices stronger?
The stud principal pointed to good pricing in the mutton and lamb market alongside favourable seasonal conditions. He said those factors had aligned to make buyers prepared to pay considerably more for terminals than last year.
What was the highlight of the sale?
The stud principal said the highlight was the depth rather than the top end, noting some buyers who usually operate at the top were not there. He said rams kept selling at relatively strong prices all the way through, and that he did not think there were a ludicrous number of top-priced rams.
What did the agents say about the buying gallery?
The auctioneer described it as a really buoyant sale, with a couple of new buyers from the Victorian Mallee bidding strongly alongside the regular local crowd. He said the rams presented really well off a good season and only one sold under $2000, while buyers were still able to get what they needed. He also noted a different gallery for the White Suffolks, where another full clearance included purchases from new clients.
