Tattykeel Australian White sale tops $22,000 at Black Springs for $11,200 stud average
Summary
Buyers from every state packed the sale shed for the 13th annual Tattykeel Australian White sale at Black Springs on September 23, with more than 100 also bidding on AuctionsPlus. Some travelled for three days and spent two nights on the road to attend.
The sale opened strongly, with lot 2, tag ET 250075, secured by Quartz Australian White stud, Forbes, for the $22,000 top price. The April-born ram weighed 127 kilograms and was sired by 230894 and out of 220058. The buying stud has been sourcing Tattykeel genetics since 2020, first through embryo transfer programs and now through rams to support its commercial clients.
In all, 23 of the 24 stud rams sold for an average of $11,200, while 151 of the 197 flock rams sold to a top of $8000 for an average of $4060. In the ewe portion, 38 of the 47 scanned-in-lamb ewes sold to a top of $4000 reached four times for an average of $2513, and 20 stud ewes sold to a top of $2000 for an average of $1566.
Two of the top-priced scanned-in-lamb ewes went to Jembella Farm Australian White stud, Angaston, South Australia, at $4000 apiece. The stud again donated the proceeds from flock ram 250028, which made $6000, to Spinal Cord Injuries Australia. Elders and QPL Rural conducted the sale.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top price | $22,000 |
| Stud rams sold | 23 of 24 |
| Stud ram average | $11,200 |
| Flock rams sold | 151 of 197 |
| Flock ram top price, average | $8000 and $4060 |
| Scanned-in-lamb ewes sold, average | 38 of 47 at $2513 |
| Stud ewes sold, top, average | 20 to $2000 at $1566 |
| Proceeds donated from flock ram 250028 | $6000 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the Tattykeel Australian White sale top at?
The sale topped at $22,000 for lot 2, tag ET 250075, secured by Quartz Australian White stud, Forbes. The April-born ram weighed 127 kilograms and was sired by 230894 out of 220058.
What did the stud and flock rams make?
In the stud ram section, 23 of 24 sold for an average of $11,200. Among the flock rams, 151 of 197 sold to a top of $8000 for an average of $4060. These are section results and are reported separately.
What did the ewes make?
Of the scanned-in-lamb ewes, 38 of 47 sold to a top of $4000 reached on four occasions, for an average of $2513. A further 20 stud ewes sold to a top of $2000 for an average of $1566.
Who bought the top-priced ewes?
Two of the top-priced scanned-in-lamb ewes went to Jembella Farm Australian White stud, Angaston, South Australia, at $4000 apiece. Both were sired by Tattykeel 230703 and scanned carrying twins. That operation also bought a stud ewe sired by Tattykeel 201556.
How many buyers attended?
Buyers came from every state in Australia and packed into the sale shed. More than 100 buyers also bid through AuctionsPlus.
Was any of the sale proceeds donated?
The stud again donated the proceeds from flock ram 250028, named Tattykeel Inspiration, to Spinal Cord Injuries Australia. The ram made $6000 in the sale ring. The funds assist the peer and family support team in the Central West.
What is the stud's branded lamb product?
The stud markets a branded product called Margra, which it says is sold in top-end restaurants in Hong Kong, Singapore, Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. The stud also reports reaching Omega-3 source levels of 30 milligrams per 100 grams in its sheep through selective line-breeding.
Who conducted the sale?
The sale was conducted by Elders and QPL Rural. A guest auctioneer took the bids.
