Top price of $4500 at Vandenbosch herd dispersal

MidfieldDairymen from throughout Victoria and South Australia were keen to secure top young cows at the herd dispersal of J & C Vandenbosch of Lockington.

The vendors had built their herd up over the past 41 years using top AI Sires.

The top selling cow was a 3 year old Delsanto daughter currently milking 2.96 kgs milk solids and boasted a BPI of 324, she sold at $4500 to T Humphris of Tongala.

Next best price at $2800 was for a 5 year old Medallion with a PI of 119.

Others noted were $2700 for a 3 year old by Quinty and strong demand for 2 year olds was seen with $2500 being paid for 2 heifers by Christmas and 1 by Quinty.

Selling agents Dairy Livestock Services report the sale averaged a successful $1945.