*36 of 50 sold to $2600, av $1511
LOCAL AND new buyer support for 36th Kilfeera Merino Stud, Benalla, on-property sale saw the average of $1511 for 36 rams sold increase $100 on the previous year.
The top priced Lot 13 Merino ram sold for $2600 to Ian and Michelle, Ramage, Lurg. The ram recorded 18.4 micron and weighed 103 kilograms.
Two volume buyers were local client, Elisabeth Prowse, Baddaginnie, purchased 14 rams to a top of $1900 averaging $1485, and James Earl, Cavendish, paid a top of $1700 for 10 rams to an average of $1330.
New buyers traveled from Goughs Bay, Mansfield, and Kelvin View in the Strathbogie Ranges.
Stud principal Murray McKenzie said the sale was a good result, “especially considering the impending drought situation” and was also pleased to see repeat and new buyers attend.
