BROWN SWISS SALES
42nd Heart of America Sale
October 15, 2020 - Stillwater, OK
51 Lots Average $2752
This high caliber sale of animals drew national appeal both for consignments and for purchases made. Consignments came in from 11 states and sold to 15 states. Many were shown the next two days in the Southwest National Brown Swiss Show. A total of 298 Brown Swiss from 22 states were exhibited at this year’s show.
This year’s top seller at $6500.00 was Robland Norwin Bermuda ET 9/18 and due in April to First Choice. Her maternal sister was last year’s Hon Mention All American Sr 2 Yr Old, Robland Anibal Bailee E91/91ms. Their Brookings dam is E91/90ms with 28,570m 4.6% 1,324f 3.3% 932p. Bermuda was consigned by Robert Landgraf, Jackson, MO, and secured by Goldfawn Farms, McGregor, TX.
A pair tied for second high seller at $6200.00. An eye-catching Jr. 2 Yr Old, La Rainbow Bfly Starlet ET VG87/87m was the first to ring the bell. She is right from the “Butterfly” family that is producing A.I. sires and National Award-winning females. Consigned by La Rainbow Farm, New Knoxville, OH, and purchased by Ranie Rupard,
The next to hit $6200.00 was the 12/19 born VB HP Beacon Bingo. Consigned by Voegeli Farm Inc. & Hillpoint Partners, Monticello, WI. This typey heifer has a pedigree with 42,000m production and All American awards. V-Lane Farms added her to their growing Brown Swiss herd in Cushing, OK.
1st Choice of 3 females due in March 2021 by Cutting Edge Woody x Cutting Edge Stratus Sue 2E94/94ms was the $6100.00 purchase of Royal Hill Farm, Ft. Wayne, IN. Stratus Sue was All American Aged Cow 2018 and Res Grand Champion to Delilah at the 2018 International Show. She has 48,550m 5.7% 2,769f 3.7% 1,799p. Ron Kelm, Markesan, WI, was the consignor of the Choice.
Additional High Sellers
*Round Hill MBF Whitney ET 9/18….$5000
Buyer: Hager Hill Swiss, Ellsworth, WI ---- Seller: Matthew Appler, Clermont, WI
*Acclaimed C Dancewithme ETV 6/2020…. $4700
Buyer: Darcy Ertmer, Elizabeth, IL ---- Seller: Acclaimed Swiss, Epworth, IA
*Cutting Edge W Sadako ETV 3/2020….$4000
Buyer: Sage Dornan, Carney, OK----Seller: Ken Main & Peter Vail, Copake, NY
*Round Hill Cadence Wacha ETV 3/19….$4000
Buyer: Jones Smith, Collinsville, OK----Seller: John McCall, Elkland, MO
Sale managed by: Heart of America Association. Co-chair & Selections: Nate Goldenburg, & Jones Smith.
Pedigrees: Norman C. Magnussen. Auctioneer: Clay Toews. Ringman: Roland Stewart, Ed Wittorff.
Cattle presented by Jr. Brown Swiss members. Clerks: Karla Grimm, Ashley Myers, Andrea Hamm.