Pindari Poll Merino ram sale tops $4000 at Waterloo for $2213 average
Summary
Good prices set the tone at the Pindari Merino and Dohne stud sale at Waterloo last week, where the first 20 Poll sires drew particular interest from the 15 registered bidders. In the breakdown, the stud offered 32 Poll Merino rams and sold 30 for an average of $2213, while eight Dohnes were offered and four sold to a top of $2400 for a $1400 average.
Both averages were up on the previous year, with the Poll Merinos rising $661 and the Dohnes $543. The young rams were paddock reared, in the 85 to 97-kilogram weight range, and all recorded eye muscle measurements between 35 and 40 millimetres at July 31.
The top Poll Merino was purchased at $4000 by a regular buyer at Manoora, who also took a second ram at $2500. The top-priced Poll carried a 19.3-micron fleece with a 14.5 per cent coefficient of variation and a 99.7 per cent comfort factor, and weighed 87 kilograms.
Poll Merino buyers included Kilderry Park, Marrabel, with five rams averaging $2600, and Neumann Family Trust, Marrabel, with three averaging $2900. New buyers Chapman Ag, Peterborough, bid strongly to secure four Poll Merino rams. The top Dohne went to a Cowell buyer at $2400. Elders Roseworthy were duty agents in conjunction with Nutrien Burra.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Poll Merino rams offered, sold | 32 offered, 30 sold |
| Poll Merino top price | $4000 |
| Poll Merino average | $2213 |
| Increase on last year's Poll average | $661 |
| Dohne rams offered, sold | 8 offered, 4 sold |
| Dohne top price | $2400 |
| Dohne average | $1400 |
| Increase on last year's Dohne average | $543 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the Pindari Poll Merino ram sale top at?
The Poll Merinos topped at $4000, paid by a regular buyer at Manoora who also took a second ram at $2500. The Dohnes topped separately at $2400. The Poll Merino average was $2213.
How many rams sold?
The stud offered 32 Poll Merino rams and sold 30. In the Dohnes, eight were offered and four sold.
How did the averages compare with last year?
Both averages were up on the previous year. The Poll Merino average rose $661 and the Dohne average $543.
What figures did the top-priced ram record?
The top-priced Poll carried a 19.3-micron fleece with a 14.5 per cent coefficient of variation and a 99.7 per cent comfort factor. It weighed 87 kilograms.
How were the rams prepared?
The young rams were paddock reared and fell in the 85 to 97-kilogram weight range. All recorded eye muscle measurements between 35 and 40 millimetres at July 31.
Who were the main buyers?
Kilderry Park, Marrabel, bought five rams averaging $2600, and Neumann Family Trust, Marrabel, three averaging $2900. Riversource Farm Trust, Waterloo, took two averaging $3400, and new buyers Chapman Ag, Peterborough, secured four Poll Merino rams.
What bloodlines featured in the catalogue?
The catalogue featured Poll rams of Ridgway influence. A new family of Ridgway and Mumblebone cross rams made its debut at this sale.
Who conducted the sale?
Elders Roseworthy were duty agents in conjunction with Nutrien Burra. The sale was held at Waterloo.
