Tattykeel Australian White ram sale opens at $22,000 top at Black Springs
Summary
The Tattykeel Australian White stud opened its 13th Australian White ram sale at Black Springs with the first lot reaching $22,000, the highest price reported at the time of this account. The ram, tag ET 250075, was sired by 230894 and out of 220058, weighed 127 kilograms and was secured by Quartz Australian White stud, Forbes.
The catalogue comprised 24 elite stud rams, 197 flock rams and 102 stud rams, of which 47 were scanned in lamb to Tattykeel sires. Buyers travelled from across the country and filled the sale shed, while more than 100 buyers were registered on AuctionsPlus alone.
These are preliminary figures reported from the opening of the auction. The clearance rate, sale average and gross had not been published at the time of reporting, and the $22,000 figure reflects the highest price recorded to that point rather than a confirmed final sale topper. Updated results were expected to follow.
The sale was held in high country at Black Springs, where conditions on the day were cool. It was the thirteenth annual Australian White sale staged by the stud.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
|
Top price reported, paid for the first lot (preliminary) |
$22,000 |
|
Weight of the top-priced ram |
127 kg |
|
Elite stud rams offered |
24 |
| Flock rams offered | 197 |
| Stud rams offered | 102 |
|
Stud rams scanned in lamb to Tattykeel sires |
47 |
| Buyers registered on AuctionsPlus | More than 100 |
|
Sale staged |
13th Australian White sale |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price reported at the Tattykeel Australian White sale?
The first lot reached $22,000, the highest price reported at the time of this account. The figure is preliminary, as the auction was still in progress when the report was filed.
What was offered at the sale?
The catalogue comprised 24 elite stud rams, 197 flock rams and 102 stud rams. Of the stud rams, 47 were scanned in lamb to Tattykeel sires.
What were the top-priced ram's details?
The ram carried tag ET 250075 and weighed 127 kilograms. It was sired by 230894 and was out of 220058.
Who bought the top-priced ram?
The ram was secured by Quartz Australian White stud, Forbes. It was the first lot offered at the sale.
Where was the sale held?
The sale was held on-property at Black Springs, in high country. It was the stud's 13th annual Australian White sale.
How many buyers took part?
Buyers travelled from across the country and filled the sale shed. More than 100 buyers were registered on AuctionsPlus alone.
Are full sale results available?
No. The clearance rate, sale average and gross had not been published at the time of reporting. Updated results were expected to follow.
