Parkdale SRS Poll Merino ram sale tops $4250 at Dubbo for $1663 average
Summary
The Parkdale SRS Poll Merino ram sale at Dubbo on Tuesday, September 22, sold 72 of the 100 rams offered under the hammer to a top of $4250 for an average of $1663. Another six lots sold shortly after the auction. All rams offered were August and September 2025-drop and April-shorn, and rams with structure matched by fleece drew the strongest bidding.
The $4250 top-priced ram, tag 251015, was purchased by Elton Downs, Karoonda, South Australia. Sired by Parkdale 221355, the ram tested 17.8 micron and recorded an SRS Index of 120.12, with Australian Sheep Breeding Value figures of +12.36 for wool cut and -0.45 for worm resistance. The buyer, which runs a White Suffolk stud and breeds commercial sucker lambs from Merino ewes, had bought from Parkdale in 2023 and 2024 and this year added seven rams at a $1893 average.
Volume buyers included Waverley Station, Gundy, with 12 rams averaging $2150, and a Tailem Bend, South Australia, buyer with nine averaging $1444. Kybeyan, Merrygoen, took eight rams at a $1344 average and Bryngola, Mandagery, seven at $1250.
Before the ram sale a selection of the stud's commercial non-surgically mulesed ewes was auctioned. A run of 140 four-year-old ewes averaging 60.8 kilograms made $275 a head, while 93 five- to six-year-old ewes at 62.8 kilograms made $255 a head. Hartin Schute Bell, Narromine, conducted the sale.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Rams offered | 100 |
| Rams sold under the hammer | 72 |
| Top price | $4250 |
| Average price | $1663 |
| Lots sold after the auction | 6 |
| Fibre diameter of the top-priced ram | 17.8 micron |
| SRS Index of the top-priced ram | 120.12 |
| Four-year-old ewes, 60.8 kg | $275 a head |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the Parkdale SRS Poll Merino ram sale top at?
The sale topped at $4250 for tag 251015. The overall average across the rams sold under the hammer was $1663.
How many rams sold?
The stud sold 72 of the 100 rams offered under the hammer. Another six lots sold shortly after the sale concluded.
What figures did the top-priced ram record?
The ram tested 17.8 micron and recorded an SRS Index of 120.12. Its Australian Sheep Breeding Values included +12.36 for wool cut and -0.45 for worm resistance. It was sired by Parkdale 221355.
Who bought the top-priced ram?
The top-priced ram was purchased by Elton Downs, Karoonda, South Australia. That operation runs a White Suffolk stud and breeds commercial sucker lambs from Merino ewes. It added seven rams in total at a $1893 average.
What were the rams' ages and shearing?
All rams offered were August and September 2025-drop. They were April-shorn.
Who were the volume buyers?
Waverley Station, Gundy, took 12 rams at a $2150 average. A Tailem Bend, South Australia, buyer selected nine at $1444, Kybeyan, Merrygoen, took eight at $1344, and Bryngola, Mandagery, seven at $1250.
What did the commercial ewes make?
A run of 140 four-year-old ewes averaging 60.8 kilograms made $275 a head. A further 93 five- to six-year-old ewes at 62.8 kilograms made $255 a head. The ewes were offered before the ram sale.
Who conducted the sale?
The sale was conducted by Hartin Schute Bell, Narromine. AuctionsPlus provided the online interface.
