Aloeburn Poll Merinos at Boree Creek sold rams to long-time clients at their annual sale on Wednesday, with growth, eye muscle depth, and fertility at the top of buyers' wish lists.
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The annual sale recorded 54 rams sold from 60 offered, averaging $1985 and topping at $5500 for the homozygous poll Merino, Aloeburn 240966, by Aloeburn 210398.
Weighing 98.5 kilograms at 13 months of age, the ram presented with Australian Sheep Breeding Values in the top five per cent of the breed for all growth metrics, from weaning weight through yearling weight, and for ewe rearing ability.
The ram also pre