Holstein World’s Frank Putman traveled to Victoriaville, QC yesterday to take in the Vente Classique. Enjoy some of scenes from the sale, including in-the-ring shots of the high and second high sellers! The final sale average was $5,801.

Sale Manager Tyler Dorian welcomes the crowd. Also pictured are ringman Les Terpstra, auctioneer Pierre Boulet and Carl Saucier handled pedigrees.

*HIGH SELLER* LOT 1 – $40,000 – Comestar Lilacary Sanchez
A 10/29/09 Sanchez daughter of Comestar Goldwyn Lilac (VG-88)
Next dam is Lylehaven Lila Z (EX-94)
Consignor: Comestar, Mapel Wood, Genervations & Oconnors
Buyer: Comestar Holsteins

*2ND HIGH SELLER* LOT 2 – $27,500 – Frahil Goldwyn Dixie VG-89-3Y
Reserve Intermediate Champion, Atlantic Championship Show 2008
A milking Goldwyn x VG-86 Stormatic x VG-85 2* Stardust x VG-88 Broker x VG-87 x VG-85
Consignor: Barclay Phoenix x Lexis Holsteins
Buyer: Barclay Phoenix

The Fantastic Three! Isabel Jacobs, France Lemieux, and Isabelle Houle looking good while working hard.

Upon closer inspection… Jean Samuel Bacon, Sue Brown and Brian Hill analyze the sale line-up.

Morris Thalen, Morsan Farms, and Tom Degroot of T&L Cattle Ltd. visiting prior to the start of the sale.

Word of warning! There must be something in the water at Lylehaven. All their fitters seem to be having babies! Pictured with Sue Brown are 6-mth-old Kevin, son of France & Alex Larivee. Francis & Isabelle’s baby was with Grammy for the day and unavailable for photo.

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