Successful Ram Sale #2

Daramalan Border Leicester Stud’s second annual sale, held in conjunction with Logancrest Poll Dorset Stud on property at Logancrest, Crookwell, was held on a hot and extremely windy November 14^th – at least the rain stayed away on the day!

Despite the positive outlook for sheep meat and the prime lamb markets 25 of 40 Border Leicester rams offered were sold at auction for an average of $636 with buyers getting great value for money.

The top price of $900 was paid twice by Daniel Tarlington from repeat buyer Veolia Environmental Services, Collector. They also bought six other rams and were the high volume buyer on the day.

Other volume buyers were Ian Cusack of Bywong Holdings, Sutton buying 5 at average $570, Rod McCarthy of Akoonah, Middle Arm buying 4 at average $612.50, EG, R & DE Robertson of Binda buying 3 at average $616 and Gunning Grazing Co. buying 3 at average $633. Brian McCormack of Apsley, Laggan and BJ & KN McIntosh of Crooked Corner completed the list of buyers at auction.

Daramalan Stud owner David Dawes said after the sale that he was “Somewhat disappointed by the lower clearance rate but happy enough with the prices as buyers got exceptional value for money.” He also noted, “The results reflected the increased numbers of Border Leicesters for sale and a reduction in demand as Merino farmers rebuilt their Merino flock sizes.”

David would like to thank all the buyers and under bidders for their valued support, Craig and Sharon Coggan for hosting the auction, all the hardworking helpers on the day and looks forward to the sale next year. Mark Watson and Denis Hewitt of Elders Crookwell with Steve Ridley of Elders Goulburn as auctioneer conducted the sale.

Logancrest Poll Dorset Stud, Crookwell, sold 33 of 34 selected Poll Dorset rams to a top of $1150 and an overall average price of $766, up 38% on 2010.

Owner Craig Coggan was “Extremely pleased with the prices paid and would like to thank all the buyers and underbidders. Our rams were in immaculate condition and are ready to work now for their buyers.”

Craig and Sharon would like to thank all the buyers for their continued support, all of the helpers at the sale and look forward to welcoming you to the sale next year. The auctioneer was Daniel Croker of Landmark, Goulburn.