Maple Hill Auctions will hold its first Holstein auction in 49 years on Oct. 8.
The Best of Bruce-Grey Holstein Consignment Sale is at Maple Hill Auctions on Highway 4 between Hanover and Walkerton.
Dairy sales consultant Steve Anderson said "Maple Hill hasn’t had a dairy sale there since 1976. While most Holstein auctions are online these days, people are genuinely excited about having a live auction again.
"Dairy farmers across Grey and Bruce have been asking what to do with their extra animals" he said. "There doesn’t seem to be as many livestock dealers on the road anymore, so we decided to bring the sale back."
The event will feature a wide range of cattle, from deep-pedigree animals to commercial stock. Anderson adds that longtime auctioneers Glenn "Smiley" Sinclair of Flesherton and Dave Johnson of Listowel will help lead the sale.
