New England Dorset Fair
The 58th Annual New England Dorset Fair was held on Wednesday 5th February at the Guyra Showgrounds. The 41 out of 55 rams on offer account Yasloc, Tenterfield High, White Gold, Bannaweera, and Talbragar studs, sold at solid prices. The top-selling rams, lots 16 and 17, from Talbragar Stud went for $1,000 each, while the overall average for the rams was $800.
A significant number of rams went to repeat local buyers, highlighting a strong local market for the rams. Notably, P & D Jackson of "Ryan's Farm" secured 10 rams at an average of $760, while Schute Bell and Westbrook Pastoral also made notable purchases, with averages of $800 and $762, respectively. Another local repeat purchaser Ian Walker of “Lakemount” Guyra bought 6 rams.
It's clear that the demand for quality Dorset rams is strong, especially among repeat buyers. The sale was conducted by Colin Say & Company Pty Ltd with Shad Bailey as the auctioneer.