The Ratliff Proof of Progress II sale is in the books with an average of $3792. Ron & Christy Ratliff welcomed Jersey enthusiasts from far and wide as they offer the best from their breeding program. The sale was managed by Avonlea Genetics, Andrew & Jennifer VanderMeulen. Gary Estes called the sale, while Russell Gammon kept the crowd updated on pedigrees.
Topping the sale was Lot 84 Ratliff Remake Morgan VG 87, the choice of Budjon & Peter Vail of Lomira, WI for $22,500. From left to right: Robert Yeoman & Michael Heath representing the buyers, Christy Ratliff, Taylor Leach holding Morgan, sale manager Andrew VanderMeulen, and Ron Ratliff. Russell Gammon & Gary Estes are in the box.
Second high seller was Ratliff Tequila Chill for $9,800 to Ed Cooper . Pictured from left to right are Michael Heath representing the buyer, Christy Ratliff, Taylor Leach holding Chill, Ron Ratliff & Andrew VanderMeulen, sale manager.
Third high seller was Lot 43 Ratliff Amedeo Krissy for $8,500. She was the choice of Buddy Sanford. Pictured from left to right, Ron & Christy Ratliff, Taylor Leach holding Krissy, Joe Nash representing the buyer, and Andrew VanderMeulen, sale manager. Russell Gammon & Gary Estes in the box.
Fourth high seller was Lot 85 Ratliff Jade Doodlebug sold for $8,000 to Hannah Braun. Pictured from left to right, Andrew VanderMuelen, Sale Manager, BJ Hanfield representing the buyer, Olivia Brandenburg holding Doodlebug, Christy & Ron Ratliff. In the box are Russell Gammon & Gary Estes.
Alicia daughters parading
Lot A -a pick of all the live Alicia daughters, Lot 3 the Tequila Fall Calf was chosen for $7,900 to Schulte Bros, Watkins, IA
Lot 1-Choice of Impressions from Alicia for $11,500 to Cooper's in NY
Lot 15-$4,000
Lot 45-$3,000
Lot 84-$22,500 for Ratliff Remake Morgan VG 87 to Budjon & Vail, WI
Lot 43 $8,500 for Ratliff Amedeo Krissy to Buddy Sandford, KY
Lot 42 for $3,000
Lot 41 for $5,000
Lot 74 for $9,800
Lot 17 for $4,200
Lot 23 for $3,100
Lot 72 for $4,500
Lot 55 for $3,800
Lot 54 Ratliff King Snickers for $6,700
Lot 85 the only Jade daughter of Deja Vu for $8,000
Choices from Deja Vu
Sambo's $6,000
Impressions $6,000
Actions $4,000
Lot 50 $7,500
Lot 51 $3,200
Lot 2A $3,500
Lot 2B $3,700
Lot 2C $4,800 to Dairy Agenda Today & Austin Nauman
Lot 66 for $3,800
Lot 73 for $ 6,100
Lot 58 for $2,900
Lot 20 for $4,200
Lot 26 Ratliff Remake Majestic, full sister to current high seller, for $6,100
Lot 25 for $3,000
Lot 4 for $4,400
Lot 11 for $3,000
Lot 64 for $4,600
Lot 65 for $7,500
Lot 36 for $5,000 a Socrates daughter of Karmel "she probably looks the most like Karmel of any of her daughters"
Lot 37 for $3,200
Lot 81 for $5,200
Lot 61 for $3,700
Lot 60 First Choice Impression from Candace for $5,500
Lot 62 $3,700
Lot 5 $3,800
Lot 6 for $5,700
Lot 27 for $3,900
Lot 39 for $3,700
Lot 70 for $4,000
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Showcasing the great families that Ratliff Jerseys are built upon
The sale ring, set and ready
Fancy group of heifers ready to hit the ring
A new sale staff member
Lot 50 Ratliff Gold Daisy, a March 2012 Gold Action daughter of Ratliff Sambo Dreamy, a Sambo daughter of Deja Vu
Super uddered young cows!
A wonderful line up of fancy individuals from deep families
Another lovely view of the offering at the Ratliff Proof of Progress II
Lot 77 Ratliff Kareen Abby EX 91, a Ratliff Ren Kareem daughter of Ratliff Res Ashley EX 91, second dam Ratliff D Dean Allie EX 96, fresh in March & entered in the 2013 Jersey Jug