The Dairyland Protein Sale was held today in Janesville, WI. This year’s sale featured the complete dispersal of the RNS Jersey herd. It was a strong day for the Jersey.
A total of 122 lots, including semen, averaged $1813.73. Cows averaged over $2100 and bred heifers averaged over $2300.
The College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO, purchased the top-selling lot of the day for $3000. Lot 16 – Dairyman Miles 2316 is due in November to “Mackenzie.” She was consigned by Hoard’s Dairyman, WI.
The second high selling lot was sold for $2900 and also was from Hoard’s Dairyman Farm. Dairyman Jupiter 2317, Lot 14, due soon to sexed “Lincoln,” was purchased by Jim DeLange, Elkhorn, WI.
A thanks to all the consignors, including RNS Jersey Dairy, for all their quality consignments. We appreciate all the buyers and bidders at the sale today.
Watch for more information in the next week as JMS moves north to the Sorenson Milking Herd Dispersal on October 8, 2015 at the farm in Pine River, WI (near Green Bay, WI).
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