Springdale Australian Whites ram sale clears 98.1 per cent at Stanthorpe as top stud sire makes $4400
Summary
The Springdale Australian Whites ram sale at Stanthorpe on September 11 delivered strong results at its 10th annual fixture, drawing loyal on-site buyers to the Stanthorpe Showgrounds alongside online bidders via AuctionsPlus. Of the 52 rams offered, 51 sold under the hammer for a 98.1 per cent clearance, an average of $1733.33 and a gross total of $88,400. The four stud sires on offer all sold, averaging $2950 for an $11,800 gross, while 48 flock rams saw 47 sold for a 97.9 per cent clearance, an average of $1629.79 and a $76,600 gross. The outcome marked a clear improvement on the 2024 sale, which recorded a 60 per cent clearance and a $1605 average. The top-priced ram, one of the four stud sires, made $4400 and was described by the vendor as an exceptional, carcase-focused sire that nearly stayed on farm. He weighed 109 kilograms, was born a single, and recorded an eye muscle depth of 46 millimetres, 7 per cent intramuscular fat and a scrotal circumference of 33.5 centimetres. He sold to new buyers running roughly 250 ewes near Clifton, who were seeking a purebred stud ram to introduce a fresh bloodline. Volume buyers included a Longreach operation taking eight rams to average $1625 and a Dorper stud near Inglewood securing seven head at an average of $1571.43. Dry conditions kept some local buyers away, but rams headed to Longreach, Charleville and Roma, spreading the genetics across a wide area. The sale was viewed as competitive against the broader market.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Rams offered | 52 |
| Rams sold | 51 |
| Clearance rate | 98.1% |
| Overall average | $1733.33 |
| Total gross | $88,400 |
| Stud sires average (4 head) | $2950 |
| Flock rams average | $1629.79 |
| Top price | $4400 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How did the Springdale sale perform overall?
51 of 52 rams sold for a 98.1 per cent clearance, an average of $1733.33 and a gross of $88,400 at Stanthorpe on September 11.
What was the top price?
The top-priced ram made $4400. It was one of four stud sires offered, all of which sold to average $2950.
What figures did the top ram record?
He weighed 109 kilograms and was born a single. He had an eye muscle depth of 46 millimetres, 7 per cent intramuscular fat and a 33.5 centimetre scrotal circumference.
How did the stud sires and flock rams compare?
The four stud sires averaged $2950 for an $11,800 gross. The 48 flock rams saw 47 sold at an average of $1629.79 for a $76,600 gross.
How did this compare with 2024?
The 2024 sale recorded a 60 per cent clearance and a $1605 average. The 2026 result was a clear improvement on both measures.
Where did the rams go?
Rams headed to Longreach, Charleville and Roma, spreading the genetics widely. Dry conditions kept some local buyers away.
Who were the volume buyers?
A Longreach operation took eight rams to average $1625. A Dorper stud near Inglewood secured seven head at an average of $1571.43.
