Top-priced ram sold at Etiwanda White Dorper sale in Queensland
What happened
At the 18th annual Etiwanda White Dorper ram sale near Cobar in Queensland on September 25, 2026, the top-priced ram sold for $10,000, while the average price was $3,046. Buyers from across Australia competed in the sale, which offered 117 rams for sale. Andrew Hodgson awarded the top-priced ram a maximum 25-point score.
From theland.com.au
Why it matters
The sale results reflect current market pricing for high-quality breeding stock in the agricultural sector. The high prices paid by buyers, such as Mike Hetherington, indicate strong demand for rams with specific breeding values and physical attributes.
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Who's involved
- Andrew HodgsonIndependent classer who gave the top ram a 25-point score
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Andrew HodgsonSpeculative
Andrew Hodgson might see increased service fees or reputation due to his professional scoring validating the ram's high market price.