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cattle / The dispersal sale of the Hebrides herd of pedigree Holsteins for Kenny and Betty Robison’s from the island of Gigha took place at Borderway on Wednesday 2nd September 2009. The exceptional quality of the herd in general, combined with the unlimited potential of some outstanding individuals attracted buyers from all over the British Isles. Animals where purchased by breeders from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with a high percentage of the animals going to farms that had purchased Hebrides cattle in the past. Kenny and Betty would like to thank all those who purchased at their dispersal and sincerely hope that the animals are successful in their new homes.
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| Large Crowd gathers to see the dispersal of the Hebrides Herd of Holsteins |
With eight animals selling to over £3,000 or above it was no wonder that the heifers averaged almost £2,400. Top price was for Hebrides Gibson Holly EX92, she was due with her forth calf due at the end of the month to Hornland Jayz. This beautiful young cow sold for 3,700gns to young breeding enthusiasts Andrew & Ewan Lawrie, Grange Hall Farm, Pettinain, Lanark. They also showed their deep knowledge of the Holstein breed and purchased a fantastic Tcet Lyster daughter. Hebrides Lyster Lurinde EX90 sold for 3,000gns, she was due with her forth in November and looked like a great prospect for next year.
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| Hebrides Gibson Carolla 2 – sold for the second top price of 3600gns to C&L Mair, Townhead Farm, Dumfries |
Selling for 3,600gns was Hebrides Gibson Carolla VG89. A daughter of
Silky Gibson she had a frame that flirted with perfection and oozed style.
Almost a maximum score second calf cow she now joins the herd of Colin
Mair, Townhead Farm, Mouswald, Dumfries.
The Wallace family of Balmangan Farm, Dudrennan, Kirkcudbright purchased
a number of animals the top two for 3,400gns and 3,300gns. The front
cover heifer Hebrides Lucente Libbi VG87 2yr was a daughter of Aquila
Patron Lucente, selling freshly calved from the end of June. She had
an awesome udder and was giving almost 40kgs. Selling for 3,300gns was
Hebrides Jordan Cara VG85 2yr, this heifer was freshly calved at the
start of July giving almost 30kgs.
One of the volume buyers of the day G.M. Watson Gaterigg Farm, West Curthwaite,
Wigton purchased Hebrides Jordan Carmen GP84 for 3,100gns. She was a
daughter of Roylane Jordan from a VG89 Summershade Igniter, this family
had been one of the most consistent breeding families in the herd.
Another classy young Excellent cow to sell for 3,000gns was Hebrides
Igniter Holly EX91. She was in her third lactation giving 40kgs and bred
back to Mr Minister for April. She joins the herd of W Smith, Bottoms
Farm, Stewarton, Kilmarnock.
Leading Prices
Lot 55 3700 Messrs Lawrie, Grange Hall Farm, Pettinain, Lanark
Lot 64 3600 C & L Mair, Townhead Farm, Mouswald, Dumfries
Lot 51 3400 Balmangan Farms Ltd, Balmangan Farm, Dundrennan
Lot 29 3300 Balmangan Farms Ltd, Balmangan Farm, Dundrennan
Lot 67 3100 GM Watson, Gaterigg Farm, West Curthwaite, Wigton
Lot 12 3000 Messrs Lawrie, Grange Hall Farm, Pettinain, Lanark
Lot 74 3000 W Smith, Bottoms Farm, Stewarton, Kilmarnock
Lot 50 2900 RD Fleming, Hillhead, Kirkpatrick Fleming, Lockerbie
Lot 26 2800 GM Watson, Gaterigg Farm, West Curthwaite, Wigton
Lot 83 2800 GM Watson, Gaterigg Farm, West Curthwaite, Wigton
Lot 39 2600 Balmangan Farms Ltd, Balmangan Farm, Dundrennan
Lot 42 2500 GM Watson, Gaterigg Farm, West Curthwaite, Wigton
Lot 54 2500 GM Watson, Gaterigg Farm, West Curthwaite, Wigton
Lot 60 2400 GM Watson, Gaterigg Farm, West Curthwaite, Wigton
Averages
44 Cows in Milk £1456.64
22 Heifers in Milk £2326.70
12 Dry Cows £1491.88
78 Overall £1707.46