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 will be held on Thursday 10th September. Seventy merino and poll merino rams will be offered at the sale, which will be conducted by Elders.

For the first time, the on-property ram sale will also be live-streamed on StockLive. Buyers who prefer to bid online will need to register with StockLive prior to the sale.

                   

Due to the cancellation of the South West Slopes Merino Breeders Field Day at Harden this year, an open day will be held at 'Elon' 343 Barker's Road Grenfell NSW Wednesday 19th August so that potential buyers can view the rams prior to the sale.

Inspections of the sale rams will be available, with full ASBV and measured figures available. Ralph will be on-hand to answer your questions and help you to identify suitable rams to meet your needs and improve your flock. Read more about the open day here.

Strict COVID-safe guidelines will be in place for both the open day and sale. Attendees will be required to sign a declaration and register, which will be available on the day or can be downloaded here.

Anyone who has travelled from overseas or to a known 'hot spot' in the 14 days, has been in contact with someone suspected of having coronavirus or is unwell (with symptoms of the virus) should not attend the sale. Those who do attend will be asked to phsyically distance and practise good hygiene.

Below is a sample of the rams that will be offered at the 2020 on-property ram sale. ASBV trait leaders (in top 10% or better) are marked with an asterisk. 

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Download the 2020 Rocklyn on-property ram sale catalogue here from mid August

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 -0.8
YFDCV -0.9
YSL 12.1
YWT 8.8*
YFAT 0.4
YEMD -0.3
EBWR -0.82*
DP+ 160
MP+ 159

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 33*
YFD -0.2
YFDCV -0.5
YSL 13.7
YWT 9.2*
YFAT 0.0
YEMD 0.4
EBWR -0.47
DP+ 206*
MP+ 193*

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 30*
YFD -0.9
YFDCV -1.2
YSL 9.2
YWT 8.7*
YFAT -0.3
YEMD -0.8
EBWR 0.12
DP+ 159
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 33*
YFD 0.0
YFDCV -2.9*
YSL 14.0
YWT 12.3*
YFAT 0.0
YEMD 1.1
EBWR -0.57
DP+ 193*
MP+ 183*

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 -1.1
YFDCV -1.2
YSL 14.2
YWT 13.2*
YFAT 1.2*
YEMD 1.5
EBWR -0.66
DP+ 194*
MP+ 177*

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 30*
YFD -0.6
YFDCV -1.8*
YSL 12.1
YWT 9.1*
YFAT -0.1
YEMD 0.3
EBWR -0.41
DP+ 200*
MP+ 189*

At the 2019 on-property ram sale, forty-five rams were sold, for an average price of $1,431. 

The top priced ram sold for $4,600 to returning buyer CC and SM Braid of Boorowa. The ram was certainly worth it – a poll sired by Roemahkita’s ‘RJ’ with a micron of 18.2, body weight of 90kg and trait leading ASBVs including YCFW 30, YSL 10.5, YWT 8.1, DP+ 168 and MP+ 172. To read more about the 2019 sale and previous ram sales, please  click here. 

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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With in-depth knowledge of the rams, Ralph is able to help customise your ram selections to meet your breeding objectives. Why not give him a call to discuss how Rocklyn can help advance your flock?

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