We are living in a time where extraordinary things happen, and this is no surprise anymore.

On the 18th of January 2023 an extraordinary thing happened at the Willowmore showgrounds, Eastern Cape where the VAN HASSELT Angora ram sale (with guest sellers) took place.

The feedback from many of the farmers attending the sale was:
“The best selection of rams from one breeder ever seen!” Petrie Maré, the manager for animal genetics, from the House of Fibre confirmed this statement. Everyone expected a good demand for Jordi van Hasselt’s rams, because his mohair clip was judged the best mohair clip in the world (sponsored by the Japanese firm MIYUKI KEORI) over the past six consecutive years! What incredible consistency.

His winter clip was sold in November 2022 and achieved the best price per kilogram for 4 of the possible 7-micron groups! However, no record prices were paid on this ram sale, with the highest priced ram going for R44 000, bought by Vleikuil Boerdery, Rietbron.

What did make this sale extraordinary, is the fact that all 121 rams (100%) sold and for an average price of R14764/ram!! This is the first time ever in the history of the ram breeders that a breeder achieved such a high average for such a large number (99) of rams. The sale was auctioneered by the HOUSE OF FIBRE.

We want to thank all those that made the effort to attend this incredible event.