Sheepmaster Parent Stud ram sale tops $20,000 at Woodstock for a $2821 average
Summary
A push for quality at the outset had new buyers competing strongly with returning clients at the Sheepmaster Parent Stud ram sale at Woodstock on Tuesday, October 13. The sale reached a high of $20,000 and an average of $2821, with 70 of the 97 rams sold during the auction and more selling shortly after.
The top-priced ram is heading to the newly established Parklair stud at Baerami, via Sandy Hollow. The mid-January-drop ram, tag 260229, from the Monarch family, weighed 92.5 kilograms with a 44 millimetre eye muscle depth, 7 millimetres of fat, a 10.7 kilogram weaning weight and a 17 kilogram post-weaning weight. He recorded a terminal carcase production index of 155.34 and a maternal carcase production index of 145.82, and rated the highest available scores of five for temperament and skin and three for muscle.
The buyer runs a 40 hectare block and moved to shedding sheep after repeatedly being asked whether her rams needed shearing. She sourced about 20 Sheepmaster ewes at the start of the year and said she admired the ram's conformation, muscling in the back end, clean skin and temperament. The stud owner described the sire, already used within the stud, as a terrific young ram with great growth and type.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Rams offered, sold at auction |
97 offered, 70 sold |
| Top price |
$20,000 |
|
Sale average |
$2821 |
|
Second top price |
$9000 |
|
Volume buyer purchase, average |
10 rams at $2650 |
| Top ram eye muscle depth |
44 millimetres |
| Top ram terminal carcase production |
155.34 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the Sheepmaster Parent Stud sale top at?
The sale reached a high of $20,000 for tag 260229. It averaged $2821, with 70 of the 97 rams sold during the auction and more selling shortly afterwards.
What figures did the top-priced ram record?
The mid-January-drop ram from the Monarch family weighed 92.5 kilograms with a 44 millimetre eye muscle depth and 7 millimetres of fat. His weaning weight was 10.7 kilograms and post-weaning weight 17 kilograms, with a terminal carcase production index of 155.34 and a maternal carcase production index of 145.82. He rated the highest available scores for temperament, skin and muscle.
Who bought the top-priced ram?
The newly established Parklair stud at Baerami, via Sandy Hollow, secured him. The buyer runs a 40 hectare block and sourced about 20 Sheepmaster ewes at the start of the year. She cited his conformation, muscling in the back end, clean skin and temperament, and said that unless you start with the best you will not sell the best.
What made the second top price?
A July 2025-drop ram weighing 117 kilograms from the Everest family sold for $9000 to a Greenrange buyer in Western Australia, bidding via StockLive. Tag 251398 recorded a 46 millimetre eye muscle depth, 6.5 millimetres of fat and indexes of 150.49 and 139.11. The same buyer took the second top ram at the October 2025 sale and selected five rams in total this year at a $4300 average.
Who was the volume buyer?
Geggaline, Tharwa, in the ACT, selected 10 rams to join with their shedding ewes, paying to $4500 for a $2650 average. The operation is moving out of crossbreds into a shedding breed and bought 400 ewes after an initial trial joining proved successful.
What were the volume buyers selecting on?
The leading volume buyer said he was selecting on feet, shedding ability and overall conformation. He reported his maiden ewes lambed at 110 per cent and described the sheep as having real personality, great muscling and being easy to work.
Who else bought in numbers?
A Eugowra operation took 11 rams from within the auction and after, paying to $3500 for a $2136 average. Repeat client Calimo selected eight rams to a $3500 top at a $2063 average via StockLive, and a Mount Adrah buyer took six to $3500 at a $2133 average.
How widely did the rams sell?
Rams headed to Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, the ACT and across New South Wales. The stud owner said he was pleased with the buying support and that the way the shedding space is moving forward leaves plenty of scope to grow. Elders conducted the sale with StockLive providing the online interface.
