Princeton,IN | Went to the 21st annual West Kentucky Select Bred Heifer Sale today at the Kentucky-Tennessee Livestock Market in Guthrie, Kentucky. Due dates from mid August to November. Vaccinated for IBR,PI3,BVD,BRSV,Vobro&Lepto. All heifers were pelvic-measured,PI tested,screened for physical defects & up to date on health work. Guaranted bred for 30 days after the sale. Grouped anywhere from 1 head to 5 head. Some bred AI, some by the bull. Some registered, many not. 199 head sold at an average price of $5,820.10
No, I didn't buy any. Guess you could say i didn't have enough nerve. Lowest price was first group in the ring, 5 head for $4,900 each. Highest price was 3 head "Red Angus Cross-RA Brown Merlin" says the sale bill, bred AI, due Sept 10, bred to Rebel. $7,400 a head.
ALL HEIFERS QUALIFY FOR BOTH KY CAP AND TENN TAEP COST SHARE. I cannot tell you what that means in dollars and cents to the buyers.
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