DEMAND remains strong for Australian Jersey cows with all 23 lots being sold in Dairy's Finest showcase sale this week.
The sale at Moama on April 14 as part of the Jersey World Conference tour averaged $4,850.
Top lot of the night sale was Attaview Aldrin Inch 4 selling for $7,500 for Reece and Toni Attenborough of Poowong to Lloyd Akers from Loxleigh Jerseys at Tallygaroopna.
Dairy Livestock Services auctioneer Brian Leslie said the catalogue represented the best of Australian Jersey herds.
“Overall, we had a good result, reflecting the dry times in southern Australia,” Mr Leslie said.
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“They all sold and we had a lot of interest, especially online where we had 382 logged on to the Stocklive platform watching the sale.”
Cows were sold to buyers from South Australia, New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria and Queensland.
“The breeders put their best cattle forward and they should be very proud of their offerings.
“The buyers should be happy with what they picked up and the cattle will do a great job for them.
“It was an excellent catalogue and I think we’ll hear a lot more about the cattle sold in the sales.”
Mr Leslie said the top lot was a good buy.
“The Inch family is one of the emerging families in the breed and she attracted strong competition,” he added.
There was also strong demand for semen packages with sexed semen straws selling for up to $350 per straw.
Jersey Australia general manager Glen Barrett thanked vendors for providing quality lots to support the sale.
“Jerseys are a growing breed in Australia and I’m sure the buyers will appreciate the efficiency and profitability of the modern Jersey cow,” Mr Barrett said.
