Stanthorpe Australian White Ram Sale returns

Inglewood-based breeders Murray and Helen Schroder, Keilah stud, will again unite with Stanthorpe breeders Mark and Angela Davey, Springdale stud, to offer 100 pure Tattykeel-blood rams.

Both vendors have been delighted with the interest and support shown by producers for their rams which has in turn led to solid results at the previous sales.

Last year 59 Australian White rams offered by the two studs averaged $1295 per head, for a top price of $4000 and a 92 per cent clearance (with the remainder selling post-sale).

Mr Davey said though it has been a tough season in the region with historically low rainfall figures recorded their rams are in "good buckle".

"Considering how the climatic conditions have been it's a testament to the breed that they've held up so well," he said.

"We've been working hard to ensure we can to present our rams at the sale in the same excellent condition as we have in previous years, and I believe we've managed to accomplish that goal."

He said the rams selected for the 2019 sale have been supplemented a high protein ration to promote growth and fertility.

"Our clients are very important to us and we are doing everything we can to present sires that will make them money.

"The lamb market is red hot with record lamb prices and analysts predicting short supply and increasing demand going forth."

The draft will be available for inspection from 10am on the day of the sale. For pre-sale details and photos of the rams selected for the catalogue visit markspringdale.wixsite.com/keilah and springdaleaussiewhites.com.

As is now tradition, the Broadwater CWA will be on-site to provide food and refreshments for sale attendees.