Dumbarton Bighit Polkadot
Dairyfarmers from all parts of Gippsland and Northern Victoria were keen to secure the outstanding young cows sold through the Wildwood Spring Dispersal Sale at Lardner Park Selling Centre.
Sale top of $7,000 was paid for Dumbarton Bighit Polkadot a capacious, fine uddered heifer from the noted Eagle Ridge Polka family, she was purchased by Krishlaye Pty Ltd of Nerrena. The same buyer also selected Dumbarton Bighit Leah backed by 3 VG dams at $6,500.
Staley Farms of Yarram selected several top young cows including a tremendous 2 year old AltaRoble at $5,500, a 4 year old Samite from a Solomon dam at $5,100 and a smart 2 year old DeltaLambda at $5,000.
Buying online was G Dehne of Cohuna, included in his selections was a 2nd lact Samite at $5,000 and a 6 year old Fever at $5,000. Also buying online was B McDonald of Orbost who included an aged cow milking over 60 litres at $5,000.
Selling agents Dairy Livestock Services report 102 Holsteins av $3,815, the 56 milking 2 year olds av $4,000.
-Dairy Livestock Services