Holstein enthusiasts from throughout Western and Northern Victoria bought up at the recent Blossomvale Holstein Dispersal of Master Breeders Brian and Donna Anderson of Jancourt East.
Sale top of $7,500 was the 8 year old cow Blossomvale Reginald Connie, EX 90 (Pictured) bred from the famed Avonlea Connie’s, she was purchased by Somerelle Holsteins of Timmering. Next top of $6,500 was paid for Blossomvale Unix Butch, VG 87.
Hallyburton Farms of Cobden were strong buyers of top cows including Blossomvale Imp Dingle a 3 year old Impression from the Dings at $6,000 along with Blossomvale Bradnick Lucy, Blossomvale Bradnick Elicia, VG and Blossomvale Crush Iluka, VG 87, 7th gen VG all at $5,000.
Local breeder Brenton Thomas selected the outstanding young 5th gen VG cow Blossomvale Unix Joanne at $6,000. Cooriemungle Holsteins paid $5,000 for Blossomvale Imp Iluka and Struan Trading, Simpson paid the same money for Blossomvale Brad Grace bred down from the Murribrook Graceful family.
Selling agents Dairy Livestock Services and Charles Stewart & Co report – 137 Holstein Cows gross $466,400 and Av $3,405.
-Dairy Livestock Services