Ram Sales

Rams are sold through an on-property ram sale in early Spring followed by private, on-farm ram sales of surplus rams. 

The 2020 on-property ram sale was held on Thursday 10th September. Seventy merino and poll merino rams were offered at the sale, conducted by Elders. Fifty-eight rams sold for an average of $1,660 to a top of $2,800, three times. 

Long-term clients, T.H. Cooper and Co. of Caragabal purchased two of the top-priced rams. The first was Rocklyn 190035, a Poll Merino son of Bundilla 150009, that had Australian Sheep Breeding Values (ASBVs) in the top 5% for YCFW (35.8), MP+ (190.5) and DP+ (196.4), and top 10% for YWT (9.4). He weighed 102.5 kilograms and measured 21.3 in the micron.

Rocklyn 190399 was also picked up by the Coopers. A horned son of Rocklyn 170021 with a micron of 20.3 and body weight of 94.5kg, he had ASBVs in the top 5% for YCFW and YFDCV, and top 10% for YWT.

Bill Mendham of Grenfell secured the third $2,800 high-seller, Rocklyn 190085 a son of Bundilla 150009. Weighing 100kg, with a 20.1 micron this poll ram had ASBVs ranked top 5% for YCFW (31.1), YWT (9.9) MP+ (192) and DP+ (203.3), and top 10% for YFDCV (-1.9).

Mckellar Pastoral Co. of 'Oakhurst', Grenfell, were the largest volume buyers, putting together a draft of 11 rams for a $1,655 average. For the first time, the on-property ram sale was live-streamed on StockLive with 20 viewers from four states tuning into the sale.

For a full sale report click here.  

Surplus, graded 2019 drop rams are now available through on-farm sales. Please contact Ralph to book an inspection of the rams.

Download the 2020 Rocklyn ram sale catalogue here!

                   

Below is a sample of the rams that were offered at the 2020 on-property ram sale. ASBV trait leaders (in top 10% or better) are highlighted. 

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Lot No. 1, Ram ID 190147, Sire 160011( Rocklyn), Sire of Dam PB150026 (Poll Boonoke)


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Measured Performance Data
FD 19.6
SD 3.1
CV 15.6
CF 99.15
BWT 101.5kg
ASBVs
YCFW 22
YFD -0.9
YFDCV -0.7
YSL 11.9
YWT 10.1
YFAT 0.4
YEMD -0.6
EBWR -0.81
DP+ 160
MP+ 161

Lot No. 2, Ram ID 190304, Sire WP172070 (Woodpark), Sire of Dam Rocklyn SYN


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Measured Performance Data
FD 20.8
SD 3.0
CV 14.6
CF 99.05
BWT 90.0kg
ASBVs
YCFW 32
YFD -0.2
YFDCV -0.6
YSL 13.4
YWT 9.1
YFAT 0.4
YEMD 0.5
EBWR -0.48
DP+ 204
MP+ 190

Lot No. 5, Ram ID 190119, Sire 160130 (Rocklyn), Sire of Dam RP090014 (Roseville Park)


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Measured Performance Data
FD 19.0
SD 2.8
CV 14.6
CF 99.4
BWT 94.0kg
ASBVs
YCFW 29
YFD -1.0
YFDCV -1.2
YSL 8.9
YWT 9.2
YFAT 0.1
YEMD -1.0
EBWR 0.12
DP+ 158
MP+ 169

Lot No 10, Ram ID 190035, Sire 170003 (Rocklyn), Sire of Dam Rocklyn SYN


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Measured Performance Data
FD 19.9
SD 2.8
CV 13.9
CF 99.25
BWT 94.0kg
ASBVs
YCFW 32
YFD 0.0
YFDCV -2.9
YSL 13.8
YWT 12.7
YFAT 0.0
YEMD 1.9
EBWR -0.58
DP+ 198
MP+ 182

Lot No. 11, Ram ID 190219, Sire 170184 (Rocklyn), Sire of Dam R150092 (Roemahkita Poll)


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Measured Performance Data
FD 19.3
SD 3.0
CV 15.8
CF 99.30
BWT 93.5kg
ASBVs
YCFW 25
YFD -0.9
YFDCV -1.2
YSL 14.6
YWT 11.2
YFAT 1.5
YEMD 1.3
EBWR -0.67
DP+ 189
MP+ 175

Lot No. 20, Ram ID 190085, Sire B150009 (Bundilla), Sire of Dam Rocklyn SYN


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Measured Performance Data
FD 20.1
SD 3.0
CV 14.9
CF 99.35
BWT 100.0kg
ASBVs
YCFW 31
YFD -0.6
YFDCV -1.9
YSL 12.3
YWT 9.9
YFAT -0.1
YEMD 0.3
EBWR -0.42
DP+ 203
MP+ 192

Read more about the results of previous on-property ram sales by clicking here or to view previous catalogues and ASBV data please click on the relevant link below

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