The Harper family offered a total of 167 rams that sold for a $1910 average. 

The 24 stud rams sold created interest from stud and commercial breeders to reach a high $3050 average. 

Greg, Ryan and Jarod Koschitzke from Deleware Border Leicester stud, Brocklesby near Albury, purchased the top price ram for $5000. 

The Cadell 374-16 sale topper, sired by Cadell Jesse 3^rd from Cadell 812-14, had a Australian sheep breeding values (ASBVs) of 4.11 for weaning weight (WWT), a yearling weight (YWT) of 8.04, yearling eye muscle depth (YEMD) of 0.06 and a Border $ Index of 113.47. 

Previously purchasing rams and ewes from the Cadell stud, Ryan Koschitzke and Elders agent Jim Bruce, Albury, said this particular ram had carcase dimension, width of top and depth of carcase to him. 

“He was the standout sheep in the sale,” they said. 

“We have previously bought a ram of this bloodline that has done well.”

Cadell Border Leicester owner Barry Harper, said the ram was one of the pick rams in the yard. 

“He is big boned and big bodied,” Mr Harper said. 

“This bloodline sells well each year and has proven productive and profitable for all.”

The second top price stud ram was Cadell 50-16 who sold for $4750 to Sunsbury Pastoral Company, Goulburn. 

Sired by Kelso Dynasty from Cadell 214-09, the ram had ASBVs of 3.91 for WWT, 7.65 for YWT, maternal weaning weight of 0.78 and Border $ index of 111.04. 

All 143 flock rams offered by the Harper family sold to a top of $2500 and an average of $1719.

Rams were sold in pens of four or five with a two hammer system used when required. Most most people chose to take the entire pen offered. 

Landmark and Elders, Wagga Wagga, conducted the sale with representatives Peter Cabot and Joe Wilks as the auctioneers.