The first annual production sale of Netskaap Dohne Merinos was held by the Muller family on their farm Sweethome in the Frankfort district on the 4th of June 2026. An average price of R15,068 was achieved for the 73 rams on offer. Two rams sold for the top price of R40,000. Congratulations to JHS Farming, Frankfort on the purchase of NS240826 and Bartel Farming, Harrismith on the purchase of NS241974.
These rams, NS240826, born as one of a twin, had breeding values of: number of lambs weaned per ewe lifetime +0.23 percent; weaning weight direct +0.62kg; weaning weight maternal +0.01 kg; body weight -0.22 kg; clean fleece weight +0.18 kg; fibre diameter +0.08 micron and general merit of +3.12.
NS241974 had breeding values of: number of lambs weaned per ewe lifetime +0.18 percent; weaning weight direct +0.33kg; weaning weight maternal -0.17 kg; body weight +0.60 kg; clean fleece weight +0.19 kg; fibre diameter +0.65 micron and general merit of +1.08
Vleissentraal auctioneers conducted the sale with Ian Grobelaar serving as auctioneer.