Jerseys average $3579 at Wallacedale dispersal

Jersey-Wallacedale

The 43 cows averaged $3,865.

The fabulous young cow Wallacedale David Melys, an 87 point 2 year old due back in the autumn to JeAldrin topped the Wallacedale Real Deal Sale at $8500.

One of many outstanding daughters sold by Sunset Canyon David, she is backed by 6 generations of EX dams and was purchased by Philmar Jerseys of Cobrico.

Next top lot at $7,000 was Wallacedale Canyon Melys 2 (ET), this 86 point heifer is from Navarian Melys, EX 92 the Reserve Champion Great Southern 4 year old of 2019, she sold to Theo Bradley of Drouin West.

Her full sister sold at $6,000 to G & N Akers of Loxleigh Jerseys, Tallygaroopna. This same buyer also selected Wallacedale Valentino Rose, a stylish heifer due next Autumn from an 8,300 litre dam at $6,000.

Third high seller of the day was Brookbora Love Lies 717, EX, this Valentino 5 year old backed by many gens of EX dams sold to Jackiah Jerseys at $6,900. Many breeders spoke highly of Wallacedale Bontino Melaine, EX 90, a wonderful young cow due again in May to Oliver-P, she sold at $6,400 to Krishlaye Jerseys of Nerrena at $6,400.

Other noted sales included Wallacedale Equinox Madge-P, EX 91 at $5,500 to Munden Farms of Nilma. These buyers also selected Wallacedale David Melys 2, a super uddered heifer milking 31 litres at $5,000.

M & A Peters of Ryanston paid $5,250 for Wallacedale Voyage Belle, EX 91 with a PI of 110. Saunders and Day selected Wallacedale Melvara Melys, EX at $5,000. Elliott Farms of Warragul purchased the beautiful type cow Wallacedale Rejoyce Carol, EX at $5,000.

Top selling bull at $4,000 was Wallacedale Pole Jump-P, a son of the famed Jace Melanie 4, EX 92 going to Darryn Vale Jerseys of Millawa.

Selling agents Dairy Livestock Services report buyers were from all parts of Victoria along with NSW, many bid online through Elite Livestock Auctions and report the following averages – 43 Cows av $3,865, 8 Heifers due Autumn 2021 av $3,263, 10 Yearling Heifers av $2,615, 3 Bulls av $3,533.

A total of 64 Jerseys gross $229,050 and Av $3,579.