Moonpah Clusto Dawn was purchased by Sunshine Farm Jerseys of Janelle McDonald of Kyabram, Vic.
A large crowd of Jersey enthusiasts from all parts of NSW along with Qld and Victoria were at Dorrigo, NSW for the Milking Herd and Joined Heifer Dispersal Sale of the Moonpah Stud of Wayne and Robin Burley established way back in 1945.
Sale top of $12,000 was the milking heifer, Moonpah Clusto Dawn who had recently won the local OFC, this wonderful young cow was purchased by Sunshine Farm Jerseys of Janelle McDonald of Kyabram, Vic. The same buyer also purchased Shirlinn ADay Starbright 2, EX 92 at $6,500.
Second high seller at $9,000 was Moonpah Clusto Holly, 87 @ 2yo, this tremendous young cow from an EX Bontino dam went to local Breeder Ian Cork of Tongarra Jerseys who also selected Braelyn Jude May at $6,000 and Moonpah Husky Elkie, VG 87 at $5,000.
Third top lot at $8,000 was Braelyn Appleval Starfinch, EX 90 selling to Geoff Potts of Armidale, NSW. Victorian buyer, Todd Brown of Stanhope paid $7,750 for top young cow Braelyn Chrome Starbright.
Many Breeders were loud in praise of the young cow Moonpah Irresist Hayley, EX 90, she was purchased by K & M Atkins of Tamworth at $7,000, these buyers also selected Moonpah Tyko Del, EX 92 at $6,000, Shirlinn PJ Starfinch, EX 91 at $6,000 and Moonpah Bontino Jisella, EX 90 at $5,000.
Local buyers Scott Connell and Family of Valleyrose Jerseys selected Moonpah Tyko Darlene, EX 91 at $7,000. Other noted sales included Moonpah Valentino Hayley, EX 91 at $5,750, Braelyn Clusto May at $5,000 and Moonpah Bontino Roserell, VG 88 at $5,000 to A & C Coombes. Moonpah Valentino Modelina, EX 90 at $5,000 to R & M McDonald who selected near on 20 lots throughout the sale. Braelyn Valentino Starbright at $5,000 to M Hassett, Singleton. Moonpah Tyko Louise at $5,000 to Marks Bros of Dorrigo.
Selling agents Dairy Livestock Services report all lots were presented in wonderful for and what was quite unique they were all led through the selling ring.
They report the following details – 80 Cows av $4,247, 11 Autumn 23 calving heifers av $3,591 1 Bull at $4,750, 92 Jerseys av $4,175, 3 calves (week old) av $633. Valentino Semen sold at $120 per straw.
-Dairy Livestock Services