Northeast Jersey Classic and Breeders Sale Wrap-Up

Northeast Breeders Sale

The Northeast Jersey Classic and Breeders Sale can be summed up as a success. With a change of venue, a change of weekends, a hopeful change of weather and a change of format, great fellowship and cattle prices closed this weekend with a bang.

A total of 229 head went though two rings today for a total sale average of $1,577.31.

Today’s events started with 29 lot being lead through ring 1, with an average of $3,236. Eight lots sold for over $3,000, with the top two lots highlighted below.

LOT 1 - PEARLMONT HILARIO IRIS - Top Selling Lot of the Northeast Jersey Classic and Breeders Sale. She sold to Sexing Techologies, WI for $10,500 and was consigned by William Pearl and Pearlmont Farm in VT.
LOT 1 – PEARLMONT HILARIO IRIS – Top Selling Lot of the Northeast Jersey Classic and Breeders Sale. She sold to Sexing Techologies, WI for $10,500 and was consigned by William Pearl and Pearlmont Farm in VT.
LOT 4 - DUTCH HOLLOW SAMSON MIKI - Second High Seller of the day Sold for $7,000 to Gerald and Diane Colvin of VT and was consigned by Dutch Hollow Farm, the Chittenden Family, NY
LOT 4 – DUTCH HOLLOW SAMSON MIKI – Second High Seller of the day
Sold for $7,000 to Gerald and Diane Colvin of VT and was consigned by Dutch Hollow Farm, the Chittenden Family, NY

The commercial group of cattle moved swiftly though the ring, selling to buyers from CT, ME, MN, MO, NH, NY, OH, PA, VT, WA, and WI. Creek Bottom Farm was the high volume buyer of the day with a total of 70 head making the trip to PA. Jeff Adams, WA followed closely  in the volume department with 58 head.

Jersey Marketing Service and the Northeast Jersey Classic and Breeder’s Sale Committee would like to thank the buyers, bidders and consignors for their help in making today’s sale a success. Also a thank you to all the Vermont and New England Jersey youth who helped lead the cattle through the tie-up portion of the sale.

Northeast Jersey Classic and Breeders Sale – Tie-Up Portion

Northeast Breeders SaleThe Northeast Jersey Classic and Breeders Sale is in Rutland, VT this year, and is adopting a new format into the events this year. About 30 head of milk cows, genomic heifers, bred heifers, project calves, and show prospects are available, in addition to the 225 head of quality heifers selling in a commercial setting.

View more about the commercial heifers.

This post will feature more information about the tie-up portion of the Northeast Jersey Classic and Breeders Sale. View the Catalog and more information on the catalog page.

***BREAKING NEWS*** Billings Farm is donating two embryos from Impressive Indiana-ET and out of Billings Remake Bounty, E-93%. All proceeds will benefit Vermont Junior Jersey Programs.
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Lot 32 was added since the sale catalog was printed. NE Lot 32_Fly Page

SEACORD FARM COMERICA CLASSY, E-90% Daughter of Seacord Farm Sultan Shania; Full Sister to the Dam of Lot 152 Grand Champion - 2014 NY Spring Carousel Junior Show and 2nd 4-year-old (behind the Grand Champion) - 2014 NY Spring Carousel
SEACORD FARM COMERICA CLASSY, E-90%
Daughter of Seacord Farm Sultan Shania; Full Sister to the Dam of Lot 152
Grand Champion – 2014 NY Spring Carousel Junior Show and 2nd 4-year-old (behind the Grand Champion) – 2014 NY Spring Carousel

Lot 152 was moved to the tie-up sale! 152_FlyPage with “Classy’s” picture added (from above) and added milk records on the dam! Lot 152 is due early July, 2014 to Cal-Mart Plus Zayd, 1JE794.

TIERNEYS NEPTUNE KELSEY, E-90% Dam of Lot 23, HI POITS BIG SHOW KATARINA who is due to calve on June 25, 2014 to Norse Star Knockout, 138JE4835
TIERNEYS NEPTUNE KELSEY, E-90% Dam of Lot 23, HI POITS BIG SHOW KATARINA who is due to calve on June 25, 2014 to Norse Star Knockout, 138JE4835

If you have a 4-H member looking for a project calf, look no further! High pedigree and show ring potential with young calves of all age groups can be found at this sale!Tie-Up Project Calves Tie-Up Project Calves 2

Bred Heifers – some with great genomic potential and some who will quickly be adding to your milk tank – are also a feature in the tie-up sale.Tie-Up Springer Tie-up Bred Heifers Tie-up Bred Heifers 2

Three milk cows and one dry cow are also part of the tie-up portion of the sale this year. Look at these quality udders!

3 Quality milk cows with type and production to offer.
3 Quality milk cows with type and production to offer.
LOT 18 - HOWVALE HEADLINE BHIBI, VG-85% was fresh in February 2014 and is selling open and ready to breed to the bull of your choice. She made 47 lbs of milk on her March test and is projected to 17,888 - 801 - 605 ME at 2-03.
LOT 18 – HOWVALE HEADLINE BHIBI, VG-85% was fresh in February 2014 and is selling open and ready to breed to the bull of your choice. She made 47 lbs of milk on her March test and is projected to 17,888 – 801 – 605 ME at 2-03.
LOT 19 - BILLINGS DEACON MACI, VG-87% is pregnant and due back in November  to "Gentry" after calving with her second calf in October, 2013. She had 45 lbs. of Milk on her March test.
LOT 19 – BILLINGS DEACON MACI, VG-87% is pregnant and due back in November to “Gentry” after calving with her second calf in October, 2013. She had 45 lbs. of Milk on her March test.
LOT 29 - MENDA HIRED GUN WHISKERS, VG-83%  She was fresh on March 1, 2014 and is selling fresh with 53 lbs of Milk on her March Test.
LOT 29 – MENDA HIRED GUN WHISKERS, VG-83%
She was fresh on March 1, 2014 and is selling fresh with 53 lbs of Milk on her March Test.
LOT 27 - BRIDON GP NEVADA, VG-86% is the sole dry cow in the sale. She is due on 5/21/2014 to Willoa Laser, 200JE111.
LOT 27 – BRIDON GP NEVADA, VG-86% is the sole dry cow in the sale. She is due on 5/21/2014 to Willoa Laser, 200JE111.

Watch for updates on this post as individuals will be photographed and videoed throughout the day!

Northeast Jersey Classic and Breeder’s Sale

Northeast Breeders SaleWe are thinking spring at the Northeast Jersey Classic and Breeders Sale this week – thinking it, because feeling like spring hasn’t been in the weather just yet!

In a new location with a new sale format, the Northeast Jersey Classic and Breeders Sale is stationed in Rutland, VT and features a select group of tie-up heifers and cows as a showcase, with close to 200 head of all aged heifers selling in the commercial format.

The catalog can be found online to view, download and print.

Click on this picture to watch the video of the 2nd and 3rd Trimester heifers from the Northeast Jersey Classic and Breeder's Sale. There are roughly 43 2nd Trimester and 34 3rd Trimester heifers to go through the ring on Saturday. Some are very close to calving!
Click on this picture to watch the video of the 2nd and 3rd Trimester heifers from the Northeast Jersey Classic and Breeder’s Sale. There are roughly 43 2nd Trimester and 34 3rd Trimester heifers to go through the ring on Saturday. Some are very close to calving!
Click on this picture to see the video of the 1st Trimester heifers and the heifers who have been serviced, but are "To Close To Call" for a positive pregnancy diagnosis. Close to 14 1st Trimester heifers and about 20 "TCTC" heifers will sell on Saturday.
Click on this picture to see the video of the 1st Trimester heifers and the heifers who have been serviced, but are “To Close To Call” for a positive pregnancy diagnosis. Close to 14 1st Trimester heifers and about 20 “TCTC” heifers will sell on Saturday.
Breeding age heifers are part of this video (click on the picture). The 109 or so Open heifers are visually divided into the breeding age group and the younger group, featured on a seperated video.
Breeding age heifers are part of this video (click on the picture). The 109 or so Open heifers are visually divided into the breeding age group and the younger group, featured on a seperate video.
The younger open heifers (click on the picture for the video) are small in size, but mighty in number. Grouped with the older open heifers, the groups number around 109 strong.
The younger open heifers (click on the picture for the video) are small in size, but mighty in number. Grouped with the older open heifers, the groups number around 109 strong.

Watch the blog for more updates from the Northeast Jersey Classic and Breeders Sale, including more about the cattle who are in the tie-up feature of the sale!

Northeast Jersey Classic and Breeder’s Sale Catalog

Northeast Breeders SaleThe catalog for the Northeast Jersey Classic and Breeders Sale is now online for you to view and download!

Browse through the catalog to find something your herd needs – from show potential to genomic numbers to production – it is all there!

The sale will have 30 head of tied up selections with over 300 head selling in total. We will be in RUTLAND, VT at the State Fairgrounds this year, so mark your calendars for 10:30 a.m. on May 3 and we will see you there!

Check out this flier to see some of the herds and cattle consigned to the Northeast Classic and Breeders Sale.
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Also view the Featured Ads page on the blog for more advertising from the Jersey Journal.

Busy Spring for JMS

It is going to be a busy next few weeks on the Jersey Marketing Service schedule. Public sales, online sales, and sales with a combination of the two…we have all ages and types of Registered Jerseys for sale. Look for production, type and genomics to all be represented in our sales held in April and May.

JMS will be assisting Tradition Auction Services, LLC at two sales in Tenn. this weekend with our JerseyAuctionLive.com online bidding and live broadcast.
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JMS will then be doing a group of sales in quick succession for the remainder of April and May.
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The April Jersey Bid online auction will be April 21-29. Accepting consignments now!
Northeast Breeders SaleWith a change of name, venue and format, the Northeast Jersey Classic & Breeders Sale will be in Rutland, VT on May 3, 2014 beginning at 10:30 a.m. This sale will feature type, genomics and production.

WI State Sale BannerWe are still looking for consignments for the Wisconsin State Sale, held online for the second year. Individuals and pen lots, genomics, show type and production…the possiblities are endless. This sale will be hosted on Jersey Bid starting on April 28 and will close bidding on May 6, 2014.

New York Spring SaleAlso with a name, venue and format change is the New York Next Generation Sale, May 9 at 5:00 p.m. A portion of the cattle will be at the Bath, NY location of the Steuben County Fairgrounds, with the remaining cattle being sold by video on JerseyBid.com. All online cattle carrying a bid on May 9 will carry over into the live sale, also broadcast for bidding and viewing on JerseyAuctionLive.com.

Prairieland BannerIn its second year, we welcome the consignors and buyers of the Prairieland Production Sale in West Union, Iowa. We will be focusing on production for this sale, and stay tuned as consignments are still being compiled.

Ohio Classic BannerThe Ohio Spring Classic Sale is a great place to find show cattle, type, production and genomics. Held on May 26, 2014 – Memorial Day – we will be using JerseyBid.com and JerseyAuctionLIve.com online services for this sale in Sidney, OH.

The May Jersey Bid online auction will be May 19-27.

Contact your JMS staff or your AJCA/NAJ Area Representative for more information on any of these sales, or to consign!
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Kentucky National Jersey Sale Wrap-Up

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The 53rd Kentucky National Jersey Show and Sale have concluded for another year, and we would like to thank all the sale chair and committee, as well as the consignors, bidders and buyers of the cattle that sold today. Also, a big thank you to the Kentucky Jersey Juniors who were a big help in leading for both the show and sale today.

The total sale had 42 lots (40 live and 2 choices) with an overall average of $2,694.05 and $113,150 gross.

TOP SELLER  Lot 1: First Choice Female sired by BW Metalica-ET and out of Ratliff Action Dazzle-ET. The choice brought $6,200 and was consigned by Herby, Amanda and Hobbs Lutz from Chester, SC. Luke Coblentz from Winchester, OH (represented by Brad Barham, front right).
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Lot 1: First Choice Female sired by BW Metalica-ET and out of Ratliff Action Dazzle-ET. The choice brought $6,200 and was consigned by Herby (front center), Amanda and Hobbs Lutz from Chester, SC. Luke Coblentz from Winchester, OH (represented by Brad Barham, front right). Also in the picture are the sale staff of Jason Robinson, Chris Lundgren and Lynn Lee.
SECOND HIGH SELLER Lot 10: Heartland Santiago Ainsley-ET brought $5,700 for her consignors, Heartland Jerseys, KS (represented by Justin Edwards, second from Left front). The buyer of this young genomic heifer was Leroy and Martha Sue Miller, Fredricksburg, OH (represented by Greg Lavan, far left front). Rachel Hinton is the Kentucky Jersey Queen on the halter, surrounded by sale staff of Jason Robinson, Herby Lutz, Chris Lundgren and Lynn Lee.
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Lot 10: Heartland Santiago Ainsley-ET brought $5,700 for her consignors, Heartland Jerseys, KS (represented by Justin Edwards, second from Left front). The buyer of this young genomic heifer was Leroy and Martha Sue Miller, Fredricksburg, OH (represented by Greg Lavan, far left front). Rachel Hinton is the Kentucky Jersey Queen on the halter, surrounded by sale staff of Jason Robinson, Herby Lutz, Chris Lundgren and Lynn Lee.
THIRD HIGH SELLER (TIE) Lot 29: Freemans Critic Stormy-P-ET brought $5,100 and was consigned by David and Diana Freeman, IL (front left). Buyer of this polled heifer was David Kulp Jr., PA. Kentucky Jersey Queen Rachel Hinton is at the halter, with sale staff Jason Robinson, Herby Lutz, Chris Lundgren and Lynn Lee.
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Lot 29: Freemans Critic Stormy-P-ET brought $5,100 and was consigned by David and Diana Freeman, IL (front left). Buyer of this polled heifer was David Kulp Jr., PA. Kentucky Jersey Queen Rachel Hinton is at the halter, with sale staff Jason Robinson, Herby Lutz, Chris Lundgren and Lynn Lee.
THIRD HIGH SELLER (TIE) Lot 58: Senn-Sational Iatola Abigail was sold to Jason Cast, NE for $5,100 and was consigned by Craig and Sharon Pagett, Backwoods Jerseys, KY (on the halter and behind). Kentucky Jersey Queen, Rachel Hinton and sale staff of Jason Robinson, Herby Lutz, Chris Lundgren and Lynn Lee are in the ring.
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Lot 58: Senn-Sational Iatola Abigail was sold to Jason Cast, NE for $5,100 and was consigned by Craig and Sharon Pagett, Backwoods Jerseys, KY (on the halter and behind). Kentucky Jersey Queen, Rachel Hinton and sale staff of Jason Robinson, Herby Lutz, Chris Lundgren and Lynn Lee are in the ring.