When I got them home I locked them in the barn, and in only a day they were taking treats and letting me brush them. One week tied to a halter, and we led them right onto the trailer. Only a week before I picked these girls up they were loose in a herd. I soon bought four heifers, three for me and one for Donny, to enrich his growing herd. And as I later concluded, they too were only gentle giants. The breeders’ bull never concerned himself with our presence. As for the bull, Daddy always said, “There is nothing more dangerous on a farm than a pet bull.” The reason: you turn your back on a pet bull. I was no stranger to cattle, and could also see they showed no threat. The breeder reassured me of their docile attitude. I must admit I was apprehensive to walk out into a pasture with all those horns, including a bull. I tracked down the closest breeder for the American Highland Cattle Association (AHCA). I set out to start my own herd of Highland cattle. Coincidentally, my best friend Donny had already acquired a pair of young Highlands. I became fascinated by this regal-looking hairy beast. About this same time in my life I was investigating my own Scottish heritage. Scottish Highland cattle became the most memorable breed for which I had the pleasure of caring. It took getting my own farm in my 40s to focus on the best breed of cattle I could truly enjoy and invest my limited time in. Over the years, I have enjoyed raising Jersey cows, Herford cattle, Simmental cattle, Dexter cattle, Charolais cattle and belted Galloway cattle. Years passed, but I always kept a little beef herd growing at my father’s farm. There were a lot of chores for a boy in those days. At home, we kept our own herd of Black Angus. I spent much of my youth at Grandpa’s dairy farm, including milking cows in my later teens. If you would like to incorporate some TOP OF THE LINE genetics into your herd, give a call to 71.Story & Photos By Tom Fuller – Cattle have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and Highland cattle are by far the most memorable and entertaining breed of my cattle raising experiences. Upon purchase of 'Bo', we will transfer registration, have a Colorado Board Brand Inspection completed for interstate travel and a health check will be done with Health Certificate provided by one of our Veterinarians just days before pick up. 'Bo' has been vaccinated, Tattooed for identification, RFID/USDA ear tagged for interstate travel, DNA typed at UC Davis in California, registered, socialized and halter trained. An important and desirable trait in a magnificently handsome bull.

'Bo' also has a quiet confidence about him very much like his dad. 'Bo' is very muscular but at the same time carries his sires fantastic build, musculature and very kind and quiet personality. Both sire and dam have some of the Best of the Best lineage with that lineage passed on to' Bo'. Epic's lineage is too numerous to list here. You can see some of Epic Lads lineage on the 'Semen for Sale' link. Epic Lad comes from a long line of champion Highlands. 'Bo's' sire hales from Canada with grand sire also direct to Scotland. His Mums lineage includes Angus 8th of Dunvegan, Trafalgar Sampson, GOF Broadstone and more. He is bred from some of the Best of the Best, Top of the Line genetics. Duke will not be available for long! -īrogach ' Bo' comes from a long line of super Highlands. If you would like to incorporate some TOP OF THE LINE genetics into your herd, give a call to 71. Upon purchase of Duke, we will transfer registration, have a Colorado Board Brand Inspection completed for interstate travel and a health check will be done with Health Certificate provided by one of our Veterinarians just days before pick up. Duke has been vaccinated, Tattooed for identification, RFID/USDA ear tagged for interstate travel, DNA typed at UC Davis in California, registered, socialized and halter trained. A very desirable and important trait in a bull. He also has the exceptionally kind, quiet and gentle personality of his dad and mum. Duke is muscular, has superb conformation, has a straight top line, great feet, proportionate body & build and has an absolutely beautiful coat. Duke inherited from his Dad that light, strong, athletic, yet flowing, confident movement of a Champion. Many of the best of his parents Heritage Scottish Highland looks & traits have been passed on to the 'Duke'. As mentioned, Duke's parents, Sire and Dam have superb lineage. You can see a listing & photos of some of Epic Lads lineage on the page titled 'Semen for Sale'. His Sire Epic Lad comes from a long line of champion Highlands.

Dukes Sire hales from Canada with grand sire also direct to Scotland. His Mum's lineage includes Lance of Gordon's Fold, Dunvegan Gille Nan Gleann, Gille Buidhe of Benmore and more. He is bred from some of the Best of the Best, Top of the Line Scottish genetics. Duke comes from a long line of super Highlands.

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