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Merino Stud Dispersal Sale in Ramsgate Grosses $1.28 Million

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What happened

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A Merino stud dispersal sale was held in Ramsgate on October 29, 2026, marking the end of nearly 20 years of stud breeding at Ramsgate Poll Merino stud. The sale included 3,536 head of stock, including stud ewes, ewe lambs, stud sires, and 1,000 commercial flock animals, grossing $1.28 million. Mature ewes averaged $433, while ewe lambs averaged $308.

From stockandland.com.au

Why it matters

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The sale demonstrated strong demand for high-indexing Merino genetics, with a pen of 2023 drops fetching $720. The success of the sale, which included buyers like SWM, validates premium pricing for top-tier Australian Sheep Breeding Values.

From stockandland.com.au

Who's involved

  • RamsgateLocation where the Merino stud dispersal sale was held.
  • SWMOne of the six SA studs that successfully purchased stock at the sale.

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  • merinoSpeculative

    The Merino market might see validated premium pricing for high-indexing genetics following the high-value dispersal sale.

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