Saber Poll Dorset ram sale tops $2200 at Deniliquin with near-full clearance
Summary
The Deniliquin-based Saber Poll Dorset stud reached a near-complete clearance at its 10th annual ram sale, held onsite at Morvah Park on Friday, September 25. With 130 of the 131 rams offered sold, the average settled at $1538 and the top-selling ram reached $2200.
The top price was paid by Mundiwa Pastoral Co, Deniliquin, for lot 33, ear tag 250062, an April 2025-drop triplet ram by Felix 231129. The ram recorded a birthweight figure of +0.58 and a weaning weight of +12.94, with a post-weaning weight of +20.19, an eye muscle depth of +3.39, a post-weaning fat figure of +1.36 and a shear force figure of +1.24. Its Terminal Carcase Production figure was +157.6 alongside an eating quality figure of +155.42. That buyer took three rams across the catalogue for a total spend of $6100.
The 2026 catalogue featured 12 White Suffolk rams ahead of the remaining 119 Poll Dorsets. The stud reported the rams were presented at working weight with above-average breeding values, and that there was little difference between the first and last rams through the ring, which was reflected in consistent prices catalogue-wide.
The operation was founded in 1958 and is a member of Meat Elite Australia, a national network of Poll Dorset breeders focused on prime lamb production. Nutrien Deniliquin conducted the sale with Arentz and Barker.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Rams offered | 131 |
| Rams sold | 130 |
| Top price | $2200 |
| Average price | $1538 |
| Sale staged | 10th annual ram sale |
| White Suffolk rams in the catalogue | 12 |
| Poll Dorset rams in the catalogue | 119 |
| Terminal Carcase Production of the top ram | +157.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the Saber Poll Dorset ram sale top at?
The sale topped at $2200 for lot 33, bought by Mundiwa Pastoral Co, Deniliquin. That buyer took three rams across the catalogue for a total spend of $6100. The overall average was $1538.
How many rams sold?
Of the 131 rams offered, 130 sold, giving a near-complete clearance. It was the stud's 10th annual ram sale.
What figures did the top-priced ram record?
The April 2025-drop triplet recorded a birthweight figure of +0.58 and a weaning weight of +12.94. Its post-weaning weight was +20.19, with an eye muscle depth of +3.39 and a post-weaning fat figure of +1.36. Its Terminal Carcase Production figure was +157.6 and eating quality +155.42.
What was in the catalogue?
The 2026 catalogue featured 12 White Suffolk rams ahead of the remaining 119 Poll Dorsets. The rams were presented at working weight with above-average breeding values.
Why was the clearance so high?
The stud reported there was little difference between the first and the last rams through the ring. That consistency was reflected in prices catalogue-wide, alongside a decision to meet the market.
How long has the stud operated?
The Saber Poll Dorset operation was founded in 1958. The 2026 auction was its 10th annual ram sale.
What is Meat Elite Australia?
Meat Elite Australia is a national network of Poll Dorset breeders focused on prime lamb production. The stud is a member and has invested heavily in its genetic program, with emphasis on early growth and muscling.
Who conducted the sale?
The sale was conducted by Nutrien Deniliquin with Arentz and Barker, Deniliquin. It was held onsite at Morvah Park.
