| 2015-09-16 |    |
Killane Holstein Dispersal Announced
The milking portion of the highly acclaimed Killane pedigree Holstein herd will be dispersed by auction on Wednesday 25th November 2015.
Auctioneer Michael Taaffe has confirmed that 120 head, which includes in-calf heifers and selected young stock, will be sold on-farm at 81 Glenhugh Road, Ahoghill, County Antrim.
Discussing plans for the Killane Holstein Herd dispersal, are brothers Austin and David Perry, Ahoghill, with auctioneer Michael Taaffe. Picture: Columba O'Hare/Fotacol
Owned by brothers Austin and David Perry, the Killane Herd received Master Breeder Status in 2008, and currently comprises of 29 EX, 25 VG and 1 GP cows, as well as 14 GP (2yr) heifers.
The Killane prefix is synonymous with deep pedigreed cow families that breed consistently well generation after generation. Its yields are achieved on a simple commercial system, with cows grazed continuously throughout the summer months, receiving concentrates twice daily in the parlour.
Cow families at Killane include: Pretty Pat, Dellia, Tina (Jeffrey-Way), Finesse, Tui-Onyx, Saber Pansy, and not forgetting the legendary Roberta family – backed by 14 generations of VG and EX dams, and ten generations of star brood cows.
Auctioneer Micheal Taaffe said: ”This is a sale not to be missed. The Killane prefix is recognised as one of Northern Ireland’s leading herds. It won best small herd in the premier section of Holstein NI’s herds inspection competition in 2011, 2013 and 2014.
