Best of Luncrest and Tri-County Select Sale By Patsy Gifford
The Washington County Fairgrounds was the setting on June 5, 2021, for the Best of Luncrest and Tri-County Select Sale. Pat and Reid Lundy and Family wanted to highlight a core group from their herd along with consignments from Tri-County breeders. As Rama dropped the gavel on the final animal, it was clear that they had accomplished their goal. Tri-County is known for its diversity of breeding programs and cooperation within the Holstein community, all were showcased. A large, enthusiastic crowd showed their appreciation for this diverse group with a sale average of $4,528 on 117 full lots. Cattle sold to 15 states and three Canadian provinces with 57 head staying in New York and 44 of them staying right in the area. Animals of all ages represented deep pedigrees with many potential straight maternal line excellents up to twelve, lucrative high genomics, potential show winners including fancy reds. Twenty-five beautiful uddered cows were a sight to see. All Americans, not reserve or nominated, but All-Americans were in 24 pedigrees. Sixty-two consignments had excellent dams. The catalog was a ‘Who’s Who’ of famous cows of the breed; Roxy, Apple, Alicia, Adeen, Tony Charity, Audrey Posch, Dellia, and others. Great New York cows, Barrett Mary from Autumn Ridge, whose family corner-stoned the Luncrest herd, Triple Threat Lulu, Inez, Impact Cow of the Year MOM Halo, Tamara, the “C” cows of Kings Ransom, and more were featured. Highest genomic individuals set the fast pace for an exciting sale. Leading the way was the Cookiecutter consignment sired by Faneca with +3799 GLPI and confirmation score of +12. Her dam is a VG-87 Jedi Reason who goes back to MOM Halo. Brisk bidding took her to $45,000 with West Coast Holsteins, Chilliwack, BC the new owner. Two consignments followed at $26,000. Higher- Ransom’s +2987 GTPI Top Dog from a +2814 Huey went to fellow Bacon Hill breeder Clear Echo and Clear-Echo’s IVF Session out of +2985 Highjump was the purchase of AOT Genetics. At $24,250, Kenyon Hill’s IVF Session out of the #2 King Doc in the world was fourth high. GenoSource of Blairstown, IA, made the purchase. Topping the deep pedigreed, high type animal lineup at $17,500 was the beautiful red March calf consigned by Jason Tooley and Lucy Stockwell. Steve Olt, Greensburg, KY was the buyer. This Blondin Warrior daughter, out of a 92-point ninth generation EX 18 - NYN July-August 2021
Hvezda daughter, goes right back to Roxy. The second high seller at $10,300, was the Crushabull daughter from Kings-Ransom out of 94-point Monterey Clash. This fancy young cow carries the signature udder of the “C” family at Kings-Ransom and looks likely to be the 12th generation EX in her long pedigree, also built on Roxy. The new owner is Sara Hill, Bristol, VT. Both of these high sellers will be fun to watch in the future on the tanbark. At $8,500, Derek Durkee’s very correct red Unstoppable granddaughter of Apple was the pick of David and Lou Ann King, Waddington, NY. Her dam is a VG-87 Heztry. Fourth high at $8,250 was the April Diamondback daughter of the one and only Lu consigned by Oakfield Corners. Purchased by Adam Liddle, she went home to live with Mama at Liddleholme. The large crowd was excited and appreciative of the tremendous lineup of cattle and to see Holstein friends (unmasked) that we had been isolated from for well over a year. Bidding was brisk start to finish. The sale was a showcase and testament to the Lundy family and the Tri-County area. The success and credibility of the many diverse breeding programs in the area is very unique. Lundys built a sale on this diversity and the cooperation of the breeders. Nearly all, if not all, consignors were bidders and buyers. The Tri-County area has built their enviable reputation over many years. Diverse, top-end breeding programs, worldwide respect, cooperation, and support with a healthy competitive spirit, and deep friendships describe this unique New York Holstein hotbed. The sale was managed by the Cattle Exchange with Pat Lundy and Abe Light in charge of selections. Dave Rama sold, Tim Abbott read pedigrees, Merry Rama clerked, Cowbuyer took online bids. The barn crew had every animal show ring ready. Congratulations to all involved.
