Lot 20 - Hopea 24/4106
Sire: Mertex 22/780 | Dam: Hopea 20/W64 | SOD: Wingamin "Chrome" 18/1943
Hopea 24/4106 was born on the 3rd of July as a single with a birthweight of 6.8kg, he was one of the fastest growing lambs of the 2024 drop weaning at 57.5kg which equated to a growth rate of 530g per day. At scanning on the 4/3/2025 he weighed 90.5kg and scanned 47 EMD and 8 Fat.
He was shown at Bendigo in July and placed 4th in the July born class, he weighed 134.5kg and scanned 56EMD and 13.5FAT. He then went onto Hamilton and came 5th in the July class there. 4106 is a stylish ram with a stud sire outlook, he has a strong pedigree with growth to match, he is good on his feet and has the muscle in all the right places as well as having good type. He has been genomics tested and his sire is DNA Verified
Lot 68- Hopea 24/418
Sire: Hopea 22/231 | Dam: Hopea 22/247 | SOD: Kerangie 20/2048 "Andy"
Hopea 24/418 was born on the 25th of June as a single with a birthweight of 5.7kg, he weaned at 43kg with a growth rate of 420g per day. He weighed 82.5kg at scanning with a EMD of 41.5 and 6 FAT. He was shown at Bendigo and won the June class, he then went on to receive champion suffolk ram, he was then shown at Hamilton and also won the June class. He is a classy ram with width of loin and type, a sensational stud sire opportunity and we also reserve the right to collect semen at our expense and the purchasers conveinience. He has a super strong pedigree with an exceptional dam line which has bred numerous stud sires and keeper ewes. He has been genomics tested and his sire is DNA Verified, he is also free of spider syndrome. One not to miss!
Lot 75 - Hopea 24/525
Sire: Hopea 22/231 | Dam: Hopea 21/116 | SOD: Kerangie 20/2048 "Andy"
Hopea 24/525 was born on the 8th of July as a Twin with a birthweight of 5.6kg, he weaned at 37.5kg with a growth rate of 350g per day. He weighed 72.5kg at scanning with an EMD of 39 and fat of 4. He was shown at Bendigo and won the July class. He is a musculine ram with depth of body and muscle through the twist. He is good on his feet and really catches your eye in the paddock. Another very handy son of 231 that would be a great addition to any operation. He has been genomics tested and his sire is DNA Verified, he is also free of spider syndrome.
Lot 76 - Hopea 24/505
Sire: Sayla Park 21/32 | Dam: Hopea 21/107 | SOD: Kerangie 20/2048 "Andy"
Hopea 24/505 was born a twin with a birthweight of 5.6kg he weaned at 48kg with a growth rate of 460g per day. He weighed 86.5kg at scanning and had a 44EMD and 6.5FAT. He was one of the top ram lambs of the drop with high growth which meant he was used as a ram lamb for our backup, he has had 13 lambs hit the ground with an average birthweigt of 5.29kg, he has huge capacity with fantastic bone and depth, and a temperament to match. A striking ram with a gorgeous head. He has been genomics tested and his sire is DNA Verified, he is also free of spider syndrome.
Lot 83 - Hopea 24/406
Sire: Hopea 23/313 | Dam: Oakwood 18/8241 | SOD: Pamellen 16/28
Hopea 24/406 was born on 17th of June 2024 as a triplet with a birthweight of 4.1kg. 406 is a very showy, feminine ewe with a fantastic hindquarter and good shape. She also has some impressive data, being 2.25 for PEMD and 0.26 for PFAT. She has a strong dam line that has produced well over the years. A very neat ewe that will breed on.
Lot 84 - Hopea 24/434
Sire: Sayla Park 21/32 | Dam: Hopea 21/107 | SOD: Kerangie 20/2048 "Andy"
Hopea 24/434 was born on the 1st of July as a twin with a birthweight of 5.6kg. Her twin is also in the show team and will be retained in stud. She is a well balanced individual that had exeptional growth as a lamb weaning at 43kg, she really shone as a lamb at scanning weighing 75.5kg with an EMD of 45 and 8 FAT. She is a big capacity ewe and should breed on well, her dam has been a fantastic breeder for me and has had another set of twin ram lambs this year.