A Stirling Result

The 2009 Uardry Foundation sale on September 22, drew a crowd of almost 100 people to inspect the exceptional line-up of 120 Uardry and Sims Uardry Merino rams. Particular attention was paid to Lot 1 of the sale, the Champion young Sims Uardry ram, Mortlock (S080600). Morlock’s success in 2009 include Australian Champion Merino Hogget Ram; Australian All-Purpose Merino Ram, Bendigo; and Riverina Ram of the Year.

Competition was strong for the Lot 1 position as the price soared to $20,000 at the fall of the hammer. The successful bidders for the 120 kilogram ram were a syndicate comprising Duncan Farming, Ranfuley, New Zealand; Roger Matthews of Borambil Stud, Balldale, NSW; Rowly Paterson, Wirrinourt Pastoral Company, Willaura, Victoria; and J & M Kilpatrick, Rocklyn Stud, Great Western, Victoria.

Uardry Manager, Ben Lane described Mortlock as really stamping the Sims type. He is a good big plain bodied ram with excellent lock structure and fibre alignment. Mortlock (x Sims Uardry Stirling, 5.541) measured a 19.0 micron, 2.8 standard deviation, 13.5 co-efficient variation and a near perfect comfort factor of 99.5%.

The sale was well represented by repeat buyers and new clients with 117 rams being sold to an average of $1309.

The second top sale price of $5000 was paid for two Sims Uardry rams, Lot 2 and Lot 3. Buyers were Fletcher International, Dubbo; and JA & K Keatley of Jamestown, South Australia respectively.

Volume buyers included long standing Uardry client, Bruce Atkinson of North Tuppal Pastoral Company, Finley who purchased 20 rams to average $735. Tubbo Station, Darlington Point paid a top of $2750 and an average $1271 for the 16 rams purchased. Frank McKillop of Nyngan also purchased 16 rams to average $706. GG & DM Meyer took home 9 rams to Kaniva, Victoria. Robert Bull, Currajong, Narrandera; and Bloomfield Pastoral Company, Blackall, Queensland each purchased 6 rams. NW Moore, Timbie, Yeoval; Merritop Pastoral Company, Hay; and DG & IR Munro of Rankins Springs each secured 5 rams.

Other Uardry clients who purchased at the Foundation Sale were BS & JC Woods, Parkes; Wiencke & Sons, Woodlands, Temora; MJ & KJ Davies, Coonabarabran; A Scot of Pyramid Hill, Victoria; A Wallace of Booabula Station, Wanganella; Quinn & Cruikshank, “Merryvale”, Ganmain; Olde Milong Properties Pty Ltd, Young; David and Cathy Shannon of Ardnaree, Young; Bede Schiller, Raheen, Hay; the Brabin Family Trust, St Clair, Junee; and Flinders Gem Pty Ltd of Wilby, Victoria.

Uardry would like to thank all buyers and under-bidders for what was a successful sale.

Private ram purchases are available. For further information please contact Uardry Manager, Ben Lane on +61 2 69935101 or +61 427 206 239.