High Hopes for Ram Sale
27th August 2024
Hopes are high for the NSA Wales & Border Main Ram Sale to be held at the Royal Welsh Showground on Monday 23rd September.
Chairman Geoff Probert says he’s confident that, with an entry of 3,300 top quality sheep from across the UK, the scene is set for a vibrant sale. His optimism is built on a hugely successful Early Sale, with record clearance and a solid stream of high prices and averages. He adds: “Vendors and buyers were very happy with the early sale. It was really vibrant and with a good vibe. “So everyone is now looking forward to the Main Sale at Builth. Fat lamb prices are firm and cull ewe prices are trade buoyant. The sheep trade is really good at the moment, so we’re looking forward to a great sale and wide choice of quality sheep.”
Geoff had the highest price Charollais at last year’s Main Sale, a shearling that sold for 4,000 guineas. The event headlined a turnover above £2million and a top price of 24,000 guineas for a Texel shearling from the Reed family in Haverfordwest. The high prices were underpinned by strong averages across the board, nearly 9% up on the previous year, with 90% of the rams forward sold. Rams for this year’s sale will come from as Scotland, Isle of Man and Cornwall. Consigners include long standing supporters as well as newcomers and all sheep are subject to rigorous examination before sale.
The sale committee is delighted to mark another measure of excellence. One of the vets on duty has been awarded the RWAS Dr Emrys Evans Award for going above and beyond in his veterinary work. Tom Searle is part of a team of vets at South Wales Farm Vets.
The NSA Wales & Border Ram Sales is pleased to confirm support for two health charities: Farmers Fit and Brecon Support Group for Prostate Cymru. There is also a growing list of sponsors happy to commit to the success of the sale.
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