Hopes are high for the NSA Wales & Border Main Ram Sale to be held at the Royal Welsh
Showground on Monday 23 rd 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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