Summer Sizzler
To gain some insight into this sale, Agriland spoke with the auctioneer Michael Taaffe of Taaffe Auctions. Speaking to Taaffe after the sale, he stated: ''Saturday nights Summer Sizzler sale at Andrew and Caroline Kennedy’s Maineview Farm attracted one of the largest crowds seen at a farm sale in years.The trade was 'hot' from start to finish, achieving a 98% clearance rate''''Topping the trade at 14,000gns [guineas] was Glasson Ebron Mo Irene *RC. A March 2021-born Lindenright Moovin daughter of the famous Suard Red Jordan Irene (EX97-CH).
Consigned by Philip and Simon Haffey of Glasson Holsteins together with Josh Ebron.''Irene was the first red and white cow to achieve an (EX97) score in Europe and was twice red and white champion at European Championship shows and twice named Holstein International R&W World Champion. ''She was purchased by a syndicate from Lisburn, Co. Antrim comprising David Porter, Daniel Murray and James Swann,'' he added.
Image source: Evie Tomlinson Glasson Ebron Mo Irene *RC Made top price of the day at 14,000gns
Canadian connection
Commenting on the sale further, Michael stated: ''Second highest price was 8,400gns for lot 60 owned by JK Genetics. This lot was a first choice heifer calf to be born in January 2022 from three female pregnancies sired by Stantons Chief. ''The calves born are resulting from embryos imported from Canada. Their dam is the famous Hendercroft Fever Bazooka (EX96) and the grand dam is Hendercroft Lheros Gumball (EX96) - believed to be the only dam and daughter to score (EX96) in Canada. ''Both cows have been nominated for Holstein Canada’s Cow of the Year Award. This lot was purchased by Slatabogie Holsteins from Maghera,'' he added.The sale attracted buyers from England, Scotland and Wales with Republic of Ireland buyers being particularly active claiming ten lots on the night.''The average overall for the sale was 4,083gns [£4,287 or €5,003]," Taaffe concluded.
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