Jersey or Holstein

[lancemart]

I would like to purchase one family milking cow. I have no idea how much I will have to pay for such an animal. Is there a ballpark price.

 

[preston39]

Different areas seem to carry different prices...I would expect you would pay 1000-1200 for a good young one that is a proven producer....with not to much mix....maybe more in your north east location. Suggest checking with your local sale barn..see what the history is. That should give you an idea. Then suggest you look for one directly off the farm to avoid sale barn exposure.

 

[Crowderfarms]

I would like to purchase one family milking cow. I have no idea how much I will have to pay for such an animal. Is there a ballpark price.

Just make sure you're sitting down when you price that cow. Unless you want one that's worn out, you're gonna pay a few bucks.Probably a heck of a lot cheaper to buy your own milk.

 

[Running Arrow Bill]

I would like to purchase one family milking cow. I have no idea how much I will have to pay for such an animal. Is there a ballpark price.

Just make sure you're sitting down when you price that cow. Unless you want one that's worn out, you're gonna pay a few bucks.Probably a heck of a lot cheaper to buy your own milk.

That's for sure!

Also, don't have to go thru the hassle of milking, cleaning up her and everything else. And...what do you do with the several quarts/gallons of extra milk each day??? that you and yours can't drink, cook with, bathe in. lol.

 

[WORANCH]

Here are the prices from Norwood Missouri - Producers Auction Yards
Special Dairy Heifer Sale for 5/12/05






Milking Cows: Scarce


Springers: Supreme indiv 1875.00, Jersey indiv 1640.00; Approved few
1550.00-1575.00, Crossbred indiv 1500.00; Medium few 1210.00-1300.00.

Bred Cows: Supreme few 1750.00-1825.00; Approved few 1550.00-1635.00,
Jersey indiv 1675.00; Medium few 1225.00-1350.00.

Baby Calves: Holstein heifers 450.00-600.00, small 200.00-400.00;
Holstein bulls 170.00-220.00, small 105.00-170.00; Crossbred heifers 235.00-
400.00, small 155.00-210.00; Crossbred bulls 160.00-190.00, small 110.00-
155.00; Beef cross bulls 205.00-285.00.

Source: MO Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Service, Norwood, MO
Ray Schooley, Market Reporter, 573-751-561
24 hour Market Report 1-573-522-9244
http://www.ams.usdsa.gov/mnreports/JC_LS130.t

 

[4-H fanatic]

Yes and what are you going to do when the cow is in her dry period for milk?

 

[jerry27150]

you can make cottage cheese, butter & other goodies with the extra milk

 

[ctlbaron]

Butter and buttermilk for sure. We always had fresh home made butter as a kid. Home made butter and a pan of hot cornbread. Yum Yum. Jersey's are best for that. High butter fat.

 

[SPRINGER FARMS MURRAY GRE]

Butter and buttermilk for sure. We always had fresh home made butter as a kid. Home made butter and a pan of hot cornbread. Yum Yum. Jersey's are best for that. High butter fat.

Amen to that! You could also raise a few hogs on it! ;-) :cboy: