Christensen’s Auction

32 Head of High Grade Holstein Dairy Cows (64 being offered)

Located from Thorp, WI: 3 miles East on CTH X to Bachelors Ave., then 1 1/2 mi. North on Bachelors Ave. to farm.

            32 Head of High Grade Holstein Dairy Cows (64 being offered)

Jay & Dorothy are currently overstocked w/cows and have made the decision to sell half of their herd of Holstein dairy cows at public auction.  We will be offering the cows as pairs in the sale ring w/the high bidder taking his choice of the two and the other cow staying on the farm.  Current DHIA info shows a RHA of 22,748 m 927 BF 669 pro w/the herd averaging 80 lbs. per day & a SCC in the 100-150,000 range.  There will be several cows milking 85-120 lbs. per day w/no BGH used.  Top A-I sires from Select Sires have been used w/daughters of Durham, Pontiac, Damion, Blitz, Mr. Sam, Advent-Red & Canyon selling.  These are tall, well framed cattle w/proper feet & legs & exceptional udders as well.  This is a very young herd w/the majority of the cows that will be offered being in their 1^st or 2^nd lactation.  The herd is on a monthly health program w/all vacc. being up to date.  A catalog w/all pertinent DHIA, ID, SCC & breeding info will be available.  If you are looking for the very best in replacement dairy cows be sure to attend this sale.  Some individuals selling include:

Karen   4 yr. Onyx milking 104 lbs. & projected at 33,046 & over 1,000 lbs. B.F.

OJill     3 yr.  O-Man daughter milking 98 lbs. & projected at 21,974 m & 899 B.F.

Mary    3 yr. Mr. Sam daughter milking 95 lbs. & projected at 22,054 & 940 B.F.

Sailor   3 yr.  Damion daughter w/26,222 m & 984 B.F. (sells just fresh)

Alfa     2 yr. Mars daughter milking 78 lbs. & projected at 22,039 m & over 1,000 lbs. BF

Sally – a fresh 3 yr. old milking 132 lbs. & projected at 27,453 & 1106 BF

Jay & Dorothy Shirk – Owners  (715) 669-3963

N15535 Bachelors Ave., Thorp, WI