The 24th Nello Dohne Merino production sale was held on the 24th of July 2025. A total of 51 rams sold to an average price of R11,206. A total of 4 rams reached the top price of R24,000, congratulations on these purchases. Breeding values on these rams are as follows:
LW241096 born as a triplet and purchased by Jacques Bester had breeding values of: weaning weight direct +2.49 kg; weaning weight maternal -0.31 kg; number of lambs weaned -0.19 percent; body mass +3.50 kg; clean fleece weight +0.10 kg; fibre diameter -0.42 micron; general merit +8.33 units.
LW241063 born as one of a triplet and purchased by BZ Zelpy 1007 (EDMS) BPK had breeding values of: weaning weight direct +2.71 kg; weaning weight maternal -0.35 kg; number of lambs weaned 0.30 percent; body mass +3.02 kg; clean fleece weight +0.35 kg; fibre diameter -0.40 micron; general merit +13.14 units.
LW241016 born as one of a twin and purchased by Hugh Enslin had breeding values of: weaning weight direct +2.56 kg; weaning weight maternal -0.45 kg; number of lambs weaned 0.18 percent; body mass +2.17 kg; clean fleece weight +0.11 kg; fibre diameter -0.26 micron; general merit +7.05 units.
LW241022 born as one of a twin and purchased by Hugh Enslin had breeding values of: weaning weight direct +2.17 kg; weaning weight maternal 0.33 kg; number of lambs weaned 0.20 percent; body mass +2.60 kg; clean fleece weight +0.34 kg; fibre diameter 0.33 micron; general merit +9.27 units.
BKB AUCTIONEERS CONDUCTED THE SALE