Ram selling for us typically
occurs in the last week in November when we offer 450 rams for sale
at prices of $1500, $1000, $700, and $500. Stud singles and pairs
range from $5000 to $2000, with sale arrangements for these rams to
be concluded before October 15 each year. Prices are arrived at by
analysing all the relevant physical characteristics of the rams,
along with all the available in-flock comparative data. Client
loyalty is rewarded with a picking order, however, with negotiation
we are prepared to accommodate the majority of new buyers’ needs,
should they be specific and realistically achievable. With the trend
to cross breeding, we allow loyal buyers one years’ grace to source
other rams, while still retaining their place in our picking order.
New buyers should also be aware that in the last
5 years, the index for our 300th (600 Animalplan
pts.) ranked ram has improved more than 50%, so there is quality on
offer at all levels.
The 450 rams offered
for sale are the remains of approximately 1500 recorded ram lambs.
More than 98% of rams offered for sale are twins or triplets with
50% coming from dams that have only reared multiples. The ratio of
starting ram lambs born to sale rams offered, at 1500 to 550,
ensures a high standard with SIL production indexes(DPP) ranging
from a minimum of 600 up to 1300, using standard economic
relativities.
All rams are vet
checked and brucella ovis accredited. Full pedigree and production
records are available on the spot at selling time, with all
information supplied and tailored to buyer requirements. This
information is a combination of objectively measured and computer
analysed data from Animalplan/SIL, along with the subjective
judgement of experienced independent professionals on wool and
carcass. Buyers are encouraged and invited to thoroughly scrutinise
all aspects of our operation with genuine enquiries most welcome.
Richard Warren 06 3077806
Alan Jones 06 3077835
Ian Stevenson 03 3198443
Tony Stratton 03 2048878
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