Cows from the Groton dairy herd that will be sold at Shrewsbury Auction Centre on Tuesday.
More than 650 cattle from two Shropshire dairy herd dispersal sales will be going under the hammer with Halls auctioneers at Shrewsbury Auction Centre in the next two weeks.
Groton Dairy Herd from Groton, Marton, comprising 165 in-milk commercial Holstein and Brown Swiss cows and heifers is being told for T. A. Wainwright and Son on Tuesday, May 20 at 11.15am.
This auction will be followed by the dispersal of nearly 500 pedigree Holsteins from the Lilleshall Herd for S. M. Gilman and Partners, Abbey Farm, Lilleshall, Newport on Friday, May 30 at 10am.
Allen Wainwright’s grandfather moved to Groton with his herd from Oswestry in 1921 and ran a mixed farm until 1966. Sue and John Wainright, Allen’s parents, then took over and increased the herd to 100 using higher yielding genetics provided by Brian Challinor.
When Brian retired, the family moved to Genus, and Sue and John semi-retired in 2000. This was when Allen took over the breeding policy and the Groton Herd has been on RMS with Genus ABS for the last 15 years.
Cows have been bred for very good legs, feet and udders with strength, not extreme stature, plenty of milk with kilos of fat and protein. The herd has used top proven and Genomic sires from Genus following the GMS mating programme using a sexed and beef strategy.
Fed a TMR diet with cake in the parlour, cubicle housed and grazed in the summer, the herd is currently producing an average of 30kg of milk per day on an AYR calving pattern. The calving interval is 372 days and 305 day averages are 8,414kg of milk with 4.42% butterfat 3.32% protein and 120 cell count.
The herd is vaccinated for BVD, IBR, LEPTO and Black Leg and was TB tested on March 31, having been TB free for more than four years.
Jonny Dymond, Halls’ dairy auctioneer and Shrewsbury Auction Centre manager, said the company is delighted to be selling the Groton Herd on behalf of the Wainwright family.
“The Wainwrights began milk production at The Groton in 1921 and now the time has come to remove the daily workload that comes with dairy farming and look for an easier life in the arable sector,” he said.
“This is a modern, healthy and vibrant herd of cattle displaying supreme legs and feet and udder attachment. Sixty-nine have calved since February 1, with 33 due July to September and 46 due in the winter months.
“The Wainwrights have always been great supporters of Shrewsbury Auction Centre with their calves which are firm favourites among the buyers. With this in mind, the fact that all pregnancies are to British Blue of Angus is sure to appeal.
“I recommend this herd most highly for both traditional systems and indoor units where there potential is limitless.”
The Gilman family is offering its “cherished” Lilleshall Herd of pedigree Holsteins for sale after “thoughtful consideration”.
“This herd represents generations of careful breeding, dedication and pride, and has been the cornerstone of our family’s dairy operation,” they said. “While this marks the end of a meaningful chapter, we are confident that these exceptional animals will continue to thrive and bring value to their new owners.”
The herd comprises 240 in-milk, 33 dry, 60 in-calf heifers, 70 bulling and maiden heifers and 75 ‘A’ lot heifer calves. There are many Red and Whites included in the herd and leading cow families represented, such as Alicia, Ashlyn, Avis, Blackrose, Brenda, Dellia, Elegance, Helne, Kimo, Marqi, Molli, Rachel, Roxy and Zandra.
Robotically milked, the herd currently averages 38 kilos per day with 305 day averages of 10,736 kg with 4.2% butterfat, 3.5% protein and 120 cell count.
For more information about the herds, contact Mr Dymond at Shrewsbury Auction Centre on Tel: 01743 462620 or 07803 412617.
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This auction will be followed by the dispersal of nearly 500 pedigree Holsteins from the Lilleshall Herd for S. M. Gilman and Partners, Abbey Farm, Lilleshall, Newport on Friday, May 30 at 10am.
Allen Wainwright’s grandfather moved to Groton with his herd from Oswestry in 1921 and ran a mixed farm until 1966. Sue and John Wainright, Allen’s parents, then took over and increased the herd to 100 using higher yielding genetics provided by Brian Challinor.
When Brian retired, the family moved to Genus, and Sue and John semi-retired in 2000. This was when Allen took over the breeding policy and the Groton Herd has been on RMS with Genus ABS for the last 15 years.
Cows have been bred for very good legs, feet and udders with strength, not extreme stature, plenty of milk with kilos of fat and protein. The herd has used top proven and Genomic sires from Genus following the GMS mating programme using a sexed and beef strategy.
Fed a TMR diet with cake in the parlour, cubicle housed and grazed in the summer, the herd is currently producing an average of 30kg of milk per day on an AYR calving pattern. The calving interval is 372 days and 305 day averages are 8,414kg of milk with 4.42% butterfat 3.32% protein and 120 cell count.
The herd is vaccinated for BVD, IBR, LEPTO and Black Leg and was TB tested on March 31, having been TB free for more than four years.
Jonny Dymond, Halls’ dairy auctioneer and Shrewsbury Auction Centre manager, said the company is delighted to be selling the Groton Herd on behalf of the Wainwright family.
“The Wainwrights began milk production at The Groton in 1921 and now the time has come to remove the daily workload that comes with dairy farming and look for an easier life in the arable sector,” he said.
“This is a modern, healthy and vibrant herd of cattle displaying supreme legs and feet and udder attachment. Sixty-nine have calved since February 1, with 33 due July to September and 46 due in the winter months.
“The Wainwrights have always been great supporters of Shrewsbury Auction Centre with their calves which are firm favourites among the buyers. With this in mind, the fact that all pregnancies are to British Blue of Angus is sure to appeal.
“I recommend this herd most highly for both traditional systems and indoor units where there potential is limitless.”
The Gilman family is offering its “cherished” Lilleshall Herd of pedigree Holsteins for sale after “thoughtful consideration”.
“This herd represents generations of careful breeding, dedication and pride, and has been the cornerstone of our family’s dairy operation,” they said. “While this marks the end of a meaningful chapter, we are confident that these exceptional animals will continue to thrive and bring value to their new owners.”
The herd comprises 240 in-milk, 33 dry, 60 in-calf heifers, 70 bulling and maiden heifers and 75 ‘A’ lot heifer calves. There are many Red and Whites included in the herd and leading cow families represented, such as Alicia, Ashlyn, Avis, Blackrose, Brenda, Dellia, Elegance, Helne, Kimo, Marqi, Molli, Rachel, Roxy and Zandra.
Robotically milked, the herd currently averages 38 kilos per day with 305 day averages of 10,736 kg with 4.2% butterfat, 3.5% protein and 120 cell count.
For more information about the herds, contact Mr Dymond at Shrewsbury Auction Centre on Tel: 01743 462620 or 07803 412617.
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Nearly 500 cattle from Lilleshall Pedigree Holsteins will be sold at a dispersal sale on May 30.
