Statistics About The Most Expensive Cow

In this post, we explore some jaw-dropping statistics on the world’s most expensive cows and bulls, from Missy the cow sold for $1.2 million to the record-breaking prices fetched by cattle around the globe. Get ready to be amazed by the staggering figures in the bovine industry!

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"The most expensive cow in the world is Missy the cow from Canada, sold for $1.2 million in 2009."

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"Missy's offspring sold for $170,000 each."

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"The world's record for an auctioned cow was Holly, fetched $800,000 in 2009."

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"The highest price for a cow at a British auction is £262,000, achieved by a cow named "Posh Spice"."

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"The previous British record holder was a cow named "Willsbro Emily Ann", sold for £90,000."

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"In the US, a bull named Schaff Angus Valley set a record when it sold for $1.51 million."

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"Another expensive bull, "Million Dollar Cowboy", sold for $2.1 million."

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"A Red Brahman cow named "Miss V8 100/7", sold for $210,000, was the highest-selling Brahman female in the world."

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"A Wagyu bull named "Mayura Itoshigenami Jr", wasn't sold but is valued at AUD $500,000 and semen straws were sold for AUD $8,500 each."

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"The most expensive bull in India, named Sultan, was priced at INR 9 crore (approximately $1.2 million)."

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"A cow named "Erika" was bought for $200,000 in Nuremberg, Germany."

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"The first cloned cow, "Daisy", costs around $200,000, much higher than an average cow."

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"In Japan, a wagyu cow can cost up to ￥100,000,000 (approximately $920,000 USD)."

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"A registered Angus cattle can range from $2,500 to $25,000."

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"An Australian cow, known as “Lady in Red”, sold for $280,000 setting the new national record in 2021."

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"A female cow named Cindy 2 fetched a price of NZ$200,000 in an auction in 2012 in New Zealand."

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"In Japan, a cow was sold for 300 million yen (around $2.75 million) which is the highest price a cow has ever fetched in the country."

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"A Jersey cow, named "Veronica", was sold for $170,000 in the US, the highest price ever paid for a Jersey cow."

In conclusion, the statistics presented reveal a fascinating world of high-value cows and bulls, where prices can soar to millions of dollars for exceptional animals. From record-breaking auctions in various countries to specialized breeds commanding hefty price tags, it is evident that the agricultural industry places significant value on superior genetics and livestock traits. These exorbitant prices not only reflect the financial investments made by breeders and buyers but also underscore the prestige and rarity associated with owning some of the most expensive bovines in the world.