Hay's annual 2005 September sheep sale
saw Alma Merino progeny continue to achieve top prices, with repeat buyers keen for Alma genetics in their flocks.
Young Alma ewes attract top dollar at sales
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From Alma:
- 270 Merino ewes May/June 2000 drop, Alma bred and blood, $69, sold to Elders Hay
- Alma 2004 drop ewes, paddock sales, $132.50
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From Yamba:
- 600 Merino ewes May/June 2000 drop,Yamba bred, Alma blood, August shorn, $94, sold to Elders Yarrawonga
- 533 Merino ewes May/June 2000 drop, Yamba bred, Alma blood, August shorn, $90, sold to R&B Hay
- 391 Merino ewes May/June 1999 drop, Yamba bred, Alma blood, August shorn, GSM, $64, sold to Elders Yarrawonga
- 652 Merino wether lambs 2005 drop unshorn, $43
With these results following
similar demand in 2004, this shows the Alma Merino's ability to attract
repeat buyers willing to pay
top dollar at sales and on property.