Kaya Dorper ram sets believed Queensland record at $18,000 during 18th annual St George multi-vendor sale
Summary
A decision to sell out of St George for the first time delivered a believed Queensland record price for a Dorper ram at the 18th annual DSSA Queensland multi-vendor Dorper and White Dorper Ram and Ewe sale, held at the St George Showgrounds. The top Dorper, Kaya 240921, a 21-month-old weighing 127.5 kilograms, sold for $18,000 to buyers operating Stansbury Dorpers in conjunction with Dell Dorpers. Agents believed the result eclipsed the previous state benchmark of $12,000 set at a Burrawang Dorper stud sale in 2022. The top White Dorper, Kaya White 240700, a 25-month-old weighing 115.5 kilograms, made $17,500 through an online platform, falling just short of the $18,500 White Dorper record achieved by Bellevue Dorpers in 2022. Overall, the sale cleared 100 of 127 rams under the hammer for a 79 per cent clearance, a $3080 average and a $308,000 gross from 22 vendors. Four post-sale lots lifted the tally to 104 of 127, or 82 per cent, for a $3023 average and a $314,400 gross. That compared with 93 of 128 animals sold for a 72 per cent clearance, a $2409 average and a $224,000 gross the previous year. Breaking the result down, 60 of 84 Dorper rams sold for a 71 per cent clearance and a $2546 average, while 40 of 43 White Dorper rams cleared at 93 per cent for a stronger $3880 average. The top vendor, based in Western Australia, runs 1000 stud ewes and follows a routine of using a sire once before selling. Neither White Dorper ewe on offer found a buyer.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top Dorper ram price | $18,000 (believed Qld record) |
| Top White Dorper ram price | $17,500 |
| Previous Qld Dorper record | $12,000 (2022) |
| Clearance under hammer | 100 of 127 (79%) |
| Sale average | $3080 |
| Sale gross | $308,000 |
| Post-sale clearance |
104 of 127 (82%) |
| Vendors | 22 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What price did the top Dorper ram make and was it a record?
The top Dorper ram, Kaya 240921, sold for $18,000. Agents on the ground believed it was a Queensland state record, eclipsing the previous $12,000 top set at a Burrawang Dorper stud sale in 2022.
How much did the top White Dorper ram sell for?
The top White Dorper, Kaya White 240700, sold for $17,500 through an online platform. That was just short of the $18,500 White Dorper record achieved by Bellevue Dorpers in 2022.
What was the overall clearance and average at the sale?
Under the hammer, 100 of 127 rams sold for a 79 per cent clearance, a $3080 average and a $308,000 gross. Four post-sale lots lifted the tally to 104 of 127, or 82 per cent, for a $3023 average and a $314,400 gross.
How did the result compare with last year?
The previous year's sale cleared 93 of 128 animals for a 72 per cent clearance, a $2409 average and a $224,000 gross. This year improved on clearance, average and gross.
How did Dorper and White Dorper rams compare on clearance?
Of the Dorper rams, 60 of 84 sold for a 71 per cent clearance and a $2546 average. White Dorpers were stronger, with 40 of 43 selling for a 93 per cent clearance and a $3880 average.
How old and heavy were the two record-priced rams?
The top Dorper was 21 months old and weighed 127.5 kilograms. The top White Dorper was 25 months old and weighed 115.5 kilograms.
Why did the top vendor choose to sell at St George?
t was the vendor's first time selling out of St George, a decision made after a national sale was cancelled. The Western Australian operation runs 1000 stud ewes and follows a routine of using a sire once before selling.
