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Capel Family Ram Sale in Manilla Achieves Record Average Price

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 9
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What happened

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The 24th annual Bungulla Merinos on-property ram sale was held in Manilla on October 9, 2026. The Capel family offered 108 rams, all of which found new homes, achieving a 100 per cent clearance. The sale reached a record average price of $2958, which was $767 higher than the previous year.

From theland.com.au

Why it matters

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The strong demand for the Capel family's Merino genetics reflects continued market interest in high-quality, productive rams. A top price of $7000 was achieved on two occasions during the sale, indicating robust competition for the stud's stock.

From theland.com.au

Who's involved

  • CapelConducted the ram sale
  • Richard HuntRepresented the Capel family stud at the sale
  • ManillaLocation where the ram sale took place
  • GunnedahLocation of some buyers who purchased rams

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • GunnedahSpeculative

    Buyers near Gunnedah might see increased costs for high-quality livestock genetics.

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The entities involved

  • Capel

    village and civil parish in Surrey, UK

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  • Richard Hunt

    (1462/63-aft.1529) of Orford, Suff

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  • Manilla

    island in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States

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