The Yanko Merino ram sale tops $6000 at Jerilderie for $3172 average
Summary
The Yanko marked 50 years of family ownership with a solid sale at Jerilderie on Thursday, September 24, where all but one of the 120 rams offered sold. The 119 rams sold topped at $6000 for an overall average of $3172, and a further 22 grade rams were sold after the sale. The offering had been increased by 30 rams on the previous year.
In the breakdown, 111 Poll Merino rams topped at $6000 for a $3247 average, while eight Merino rams topped at $2750 for a $2125 average.
The top-priced ram, lot 3, tag 250437, was bought by GlenRay Merino stud, Illabo, for use in a stud flock of almost 300 ewes. Sired by YKO 230023, the ram ranked in the top 5 per cent of the breed for yearling clean fleece weight with an Australian Sheep Breeding Value of +44.33 and for adult clean fleece weight at +40.17. Its Wool Production index of 203.93 was in the top 5 per cent and its Sustainable Merino index of 162.27 in the top 10 per cent.
Two rams made $5250, going to Spring Plains Pastoral, Wanganella, and AF and LJ Naismith, Cowal Park, Goolgowi. Rams were sold into four states. Nutrien conducted the sale.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Rams offered | 120 |
| Rams sold | 119 |
| Top price |
$6000 |
| Overall average | $3172 |
| Poll Merino rams sold, average | 111 at $3247 |
| Merino rams sold, top, average | 8 to $2750 at $2125 |
| Grade rams sold after the sale | 22 |
| Increase in the offering on last year | 30 rams |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did The Yanko Merino ram sale top at?
The sale topped at $6000 for lot 3, bought by GlenRay Merino stud, Illabo. Two further rams made $5250. The overall average was $3172.
How many rams sold?
The 111 Poll Merino rams topped at $6000 for a $3247 average. The eight Merino rams topped at $2750 for a $2125 average. These are section results, separate from the $3172 overall average.
What figures did the top-priced ram record?
The ram ranked in the top 5 per cent of the breed for yearling clean fleece weight with an Australian Sheep Breeding Value of +44.33, and for adult clean fleece weight at +40.17. Its Wool Production index of 203.93 was in the top 5 per cent and its Sustainable Merino index of 162.27 in the top 10 per cent. It was sired by YKO 230023.
Who were the volume buyers?
Nelyambo Pastoral, Dirranbandi, took 12 rams averaging $3404 plus 18 grade rams afterwards, having bought the stud's genetics for more than 25 years. McDonald Bros Farming, Condobolin, also took 12 rams at a $3063 average, and new buyer Harts Kynwoor, Naradhan, took 11 at $2273.
Where did the rams sell to?
Rams went to four states: New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland. The sale drew strong support from repeat buyers along with four new buyers.
What were buyers looking for?
The stud reported demand for structurally sound rams with early growth and high-quality wools with plenty of cut, alongside carcase attributes. Buyers cited frame, body and wool-cutting ability suited to a range of seasons and conditions.
Who conducted the sale?
The sale was conducted by Nutrien. Two auctioneers shared the rostrum.
