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Dispersal of the Knockenjig Pedigree Ayrshire Herd
Wednesday 11th March 2009

The majority of Ayrshire breeders in the UK and Ireland travelled to Borderway on the 11th March to see the famous Knockenjig herd dispersed. It had been a much anticipated event since it was first advertised and the enormous crowd witnessed one of the greatest sales in living memory. David and Rosemary Dickie must be praised for the quality of the animals, the years of dedication in breeding and management was evident for all to see.

Many Excellent and Very Good cows and heifers were sold to other leading herds throughout the UK, the young stock especially created massive demand resulting in an average of £897 for all calves under one year old. The Dickie family would like to thank everyone who purchased animals and attended the sale and hope the cattle are successful for their new owners.

Knockenjig Moonshine 23 VG88 – sold for the top price of 7000gns to Holehouse Farms, Holehouse, Kilbirnie, Ayrshire

The second highest price ever paid for an Ayrshire cow was realised for Knockenjig Moonshine 23 VG88 selling for 7,000gns to Holehouse Farms, Holehouse, Kilbirnie, Ayrshire. This beautiful uddered cow was just starting her second lactation and should be a big contender for some of the spring shows. Her pedigree was impressive, sired by Woodland View Pardner and from an Excellent grand dam who produced over 60 ton lifetime.

Knockenjig Moonshine 22 VG88 – sold for 6000gns to SPR Reed, Rhos-Y-Gadair Fawr, Blaenannerch, Cardigan

From the same family Knockenjig Moonshine 22 VG88 sold for 6,000gns to SPR Reed, Rhos-Y-Gadair Fawr, Blaenannerch, Cardigan. She sold carrying an Easlad pregnancy for early May, last year she placed second at the Royal Highland Show to the overall champion.

Knockenjig Lucky 22 H186 – sold for 6000gns to GR Thomas, Tyreglwys Farm, Llangennech, Llanelli, Carms

Also selling for 6,000gns was Knockenjig Lucky 22 H186, she was 1st heifer in milk at last years Dumfries show and placed 3rd at Agriscot as a Senior heifer in milk. This awesome young heifer now joins the herd of GR Thomas, Tyreglwys Farm, Llangennech, Llanelli, Carms.

Knockenjig Wallpocket 15 H186 one of the stars from last years Agriscot sold for 5,200gns to J Adamson & Son, Swaits, Pettinain, Lanark. Sired by McCornick Nelson she easily won the Junior Heifer in milk class at Agriscot and went on to compete in the overall championship.

The herd was full of tremendous uddered cows; however Knockenjig Brindle 21 VG87 had an awesome udder and sold for 4,100gns to NRA Poots, Blackhill Farm, Blackhill, Peterhead. She was a second calf cow due in October to Easlad from a super cow family.

Cow families and pedigrees added considerable value to the best young stock. Knockenjig Tilda 13 sold for 3,500gns to GR Thomas, Tyreglwys Farm, Llangennech, Llanelli, Carms. This very stylish heifer was sired by Triple Crown with the first two dams classified Excellent with high production and components.

The highest price calf under one year old was Knockenjig Heather Bloom 22 sired by B Jurist from an Excellent 91 2E dam. The grand dam was also Excellent and had produced over 60 ton lifetime with two breeding stars. Both calf and dam sold to J. S. Watson Highmark Farm, Leswalt, Stranraer for 2,400gns.

Sea of red cattle at Borderway getting ready for the sale

Leading prices

Lot 38       7000     Holehouse Farms, Holehouse, Kilbirnie, Ayrshire

Lot 39       6000     SPR Reed, Rhos-Y-Gadair Fawr, Blaenannerch, Cardigan

Lot 72       6000     GR Thomas, Tyreglwys Farm, Llangennech, Llanelli, Carms

Lot 60       5200     J Adamson & Son, Swaits, Pettinain, Lanark

Lot 50       4100     NRA Poots, Blackhill Farm, Blackhill, Peterhead

Lot 245     3500     GR Thomas, Tyreglwys Farm, Llangennech, Llanelli, Carms

Lot 29       3300     AG MacDougall, Burnbank Farm, Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire

Lot 332     3200     T Irwin, 246 Tattyreats Road, Danamona House, Finona, Co Tyrone

Lot 30       3000     JM Howie, Wellhouse, Kirkcolm, Stranraer

Lot 179     2900     JA McGarva, Horseclose Farm, Cummertrees, Annan

Lot 206     2900     JA McGarva, Horseclose Farm, Cummertrees, Annan

Lot 142     2800     G&B Stevenson & Sons, Blue House Farm, Liverton, Cleveland

Lot 71       2700     DR&C Galbraith, Sunny Bank Farm, Grayrigg, Kendal

Lot 191     2700     G Lawrie, Brieryside, Monkton, Prestwick

Lot 35       2600     G Lawrie, Brieryside, Monkton, Prestwick

Lot 156     2600     TA&E Jackson, Guillyhill, Holywood, Dumfries

Lot 9         2500     SN Bailey & Partners, Upper Lightwood Green, Audlen, Crewe

Lot 111     2500     TA&E Jackson, Guillyhill, Holywood, Dumfries

Lot 129     2500     TA&E Jackson, Guillyhill, Holywood, Dumfries

Lot 62       2400     TA&E Jackson, Guillyhill, Holywood, Dumfries

Lot 69       2400     T Crawford & Co Ltd, Longwood House, Topcroft, Bungay

Lot 122     2400     JS Watson, High Mark, Leswalt, Stranraer

Lot 122a    2400     JS Watson, High Mark, Leswalt, Stranraer

Averages

186   Cows & Heifers in milk/ in calf    £2175.19

51     In Calf Heifers    £1284.91

85     Maiden Heifers    £864.95

72     Heifer Calves       £887.10

6       Bull Calves    £1085.00

4       Bulls             £2401.88

404    Overall       £1369.42