Sheepvention Ram Sales alternative?

SHEEPVENTION Ram Sales had been a major part of the event’s schedule from its beginning in 1979 until low numbers forced the committee to cancel the auction for 2024. Pictured is the 2019 Ram Sale with Elders staff calling for bids. Photo: SPEC FILE.

By Admin

July 02, 2024 | 7:00 AM

FOLLOWING last week’s report on the cancellation of the Ram Sale at this year’s Sheepvention, the question of a possible reinstatement in 2025 has been raised.

The decision of the Sheepvention Committee to cancel this year’s Ram Sale in the face of declining registration of vendors and sale lots to a level below 50 rams was widely seen as an unfortunate necessity.