Sept. 9th Sale Consignments
We currently have a really nice line up of animals in this one. AHCA weaned heifers, registered bred cows, and a sharp looking steer.
This is NOT where you bid. There will be another tab under the "Online Auctions" tab on our website to do that.
Click here to see all lots and bid
Want to see these animals in person before bidding? We have made that possible. There are 7 animals in this sale that are consigned by Back to the Roots farm in Watkins, MN. Contact Highland Genetics to set up an appointment at customerservice@highlandgenetics.com
Heifer Calves
BTTR Hibiscus
BTTR Hibiscus is a red AHCA registered (pending) heifer born 3/7/23. This heifer has all the right parts to become your next top producer in and out of the show ring. She is sired by GOF Beau Geste, a long black bull who originated from Glen Osprey Farms in Ontario. Several of his progeny have gone on to win many grand champion tittles in both the USA and Canada. Hibiscus' dam, HVF Lady Mallory, is a long, deep bodied cow that has proven herself as a donor in Highland Genetics line-up of top producing females. Mallory is sired by DH Dalton, who is by the famous Gilchrist Kodiak. The 1996 NWSS Grand Champion Bull. Hibiscus is halter broke and like her dam has a very easy going personality. if you are in the market for a high quality female, Hibiscus is the choice for you.
Hibiscus sells Sept. 9th in Highland Genetics Online Auction. Buyer is responsible for shipping. Located in Watkins, MN. We can help with hauling. Feel free to message us to set up an appointment to see her in person before bidding.
BTTR Ebony
BTTR Ebony is a black, AHCA registered (pending) heifer born 3/10/23. Talk about body and substance! This is the kind of female everyone is looking for. Long, deep, solid feet and legs, and comes from a line of docile cows with great udders. Ebony's dam, HVF Lady Mallory is one of our top donor cows at Highland Genetics. Calves like Ebony are the reason why. "Mallory" is sired by DH Dalton, who is by Gilchrist Kodiak. The 1996 NWSS Grand Champion Bull. Ebony's sire, GOF Beau Geste of Glen Osprey Farms, famous for importing genetics straight from Scotland. Several of Beau Geste's progeny have gone on to win championship tittles in both the USA and Canada. We feel Ebony will be no different. This is the kind of heifer you do not want to miss out on.
Ebony sells Sept. 9th in Highland Genetics Online Auction. Buyer is responsible for shipping. Located in Watkins, MN. We can help with hauling. Feel free to message us to set up an appointment to see her in person before bidding.
photos above taken 8/1/23
Ebony at 3 months old
BTTR Willow
BTTR Willow is a red, AHCA registered (pending) heifer born 2/25/23. This lady is about as docile as they come. Not to mention she is built exactly how you want them to be. Willow is long, strong bodied, and yet retains all the feminine features you need to have a top producing cow. Willow is sired by GOF Beau Geste, a power packed black bull who has had progeny go on to win grand champion tittles in both the United States and Canada. Willow's dam, HVF Lady Mallory, is a staple donor female at Highland Genetics. Mallory is long, deep bodied, has great feet and udder, and is becoming known for putting her easy going personality onto her calves. Mallory is sired by DH Dalton, who is by Gilchrist Kodiak. The 1996 NWSS Grand Champion Bull. This heifer is stamped with powerful genetics and has all the features to go on to be your next top producing female. This is one you that does not come around everyday, make her yours before she's gone!
Willow sells Sept. 9th in Highland Genetics Online Auction. Buyer is responsible for shipping. Located in Watkins, MN. We can help with hauling. Feel free to message us to set up an appointment to see her in person before bidding.
Lineage to Hibiscus, Ebony, and Willow
Sire: GOF Beau Geste
Dam: HVF Lady Mallory (second photo Mallory at 9 years old)
Gilchrist Kodiak, Mallory's grandsire.
WL Mulan
WL Mulan is a flashy AHCA registered heifer born 4/14/2023. Mulan is sired by WL Genesis. The son of Angus the 8th of Dunvegan, who was imported from Scotland. He was an extremely long bull who was a great representative of Scottish breed. Genesis’ dam is Black Watch Portia, a fancy silver cow that was shown extensively. Genesis' calves are extremely square with good feet and legs and tons of Scottish character. Mulan's dam, WL Hail to the Queen. Is by Rioghail of Balmoral, who came from Queen Elizabeth's fold. "Queen's" half brother is STR Armageddon, who was the 2020 National Western Stock Show Reserve Grand Champion Bull, as well as claiming other champion and reserve titles across the country. Mulan is structurally correct from front to back, docile, and should mature around 1100lbs. Mulan is bound to excel in the show pen and as a producer. Heifer's built this well with this kind of breeding do not come around often. Scoop her up before she's gone!
Mulan sells Sept. 9th in Highland Genetics Online Auction. Buyer is responsible for shipping. Located in Princeton, MN. We can help with hauling in the lower 48 states. Feel free to message us to set up an appointment to see her in person before bidding.
Pictured Above: WL Hail to the Queen(dam) & WL Genesis (sire)
Pictured Above: Rioghail of Balmoral & Angus the 8th of Dunvegan
(Mulan's maternal and paternal grandsires)
Bred Cows
Valley Choice Highlands 40G (Gretchen)
Valley Choice Highlands 40G (#65934) "Gretchen" is a 4 year old bred cow that is dual registered with the American Highland Cattle Association and the Canadian Highland Cattle Society. Gretchen is bred to and confirmed pregnant via ultrasound to Valley Choice Highlands 2F. A big boned, structurally correct red bull for an October calf. Gretchen's pedigree goes back to some of the greats including Gusgurlach of Windrush, MacDonald of Esk, and the infamous Black Watch Dempsey. All of these bulls are known for creating huge impacts on the breed by adding power in muscling, structural integrity with feet and bone, and champions in the show ring. Gretchen is long bodied, built sound, and has proven herself to have all the makings of being a solid producer. If you are in the market for a well made female in her prime that's full of functionality, Gretchen is the choice for you.
Gretchen sells Sept. 9th in Highland Genetics Online Auction. Buyer is responsible for shipping. Located in Watkins, MN. We can help with hauling. Feel free to message us to set up an appointment to see her in person before bidding.
See Gretchen's Sale Video Here
Pictured Above: Red Bull: Gusgurlach of Windrush Black Bull: Black Watch Dempsey
Valley Choice Highlands 12F (Fern)
Valley Choice Highlands 12F (#65933) "Fern" is a 5 year old bred black cow. She is dual registered with the American Highland Cattle Association and the Canadian Highland Cattle Society. Fern is bred to and confirmed pregnant via ultrasound to Valley Choice Highlands 2F. A big boned, structurally correct red bull for an October calf. Fern boasts tried and true old-school genetics that speak for themselves. On her papers is Jock of Glen Aspen, a direct son of the world renowned Jock of Glengorm. Fern's paternal side of her pedigree comes from a long line of black highland cattle that are built with depth and structural correctness. (Including her grandsire, Flatheads Catto, pictured below) The bull fern is currently bred to is a paternal grandson to Black Watch Dempsey. Fern is docile, drop dead gorgeous, and the kind of animal everyone wants to have in their fold.
Fern sells Sept. 9th in Highland Genetics Online Auction. Buyer is responsible for shipping. Located in Watkins, MN. We can help with hauling. Feel free to message us to set up an appointment to see her in person before bidding.
Pictured above: Jock of Glengorm & Flatheads Catto (Fern's paternal grandsire)
Banshee of Tatlayoko (Banshee)
Banshee of Tatlayoko (#65935) is a 9 year old bred cow. She is dual registered with the American Highland Cattle Association and the Canadian Highland Cattle Society. She is bred to Valley Choice Highlands 2F for an October calf. "2F" is a big boned, structurally correct red bull that is a paternal grandson to Black Watch Dempsey. "Banshee's" sire, Neo of Tatlayoko. Is out a GOF Broadstone 13B cow and sired by Jock 26th of Leys. A Leys Castle bred bull who's impact was felt nationwide in and out of the show ring. His progeny have gone on to be champions around the UK and Australia. Banshee is packed with powerful genetics and a good temperament that would make a great addition to anyone's fold. (and check out those huge horns!)
She sells Sept. 9th in Highland Genetics Online Auction. Buyer is responsible for shipping. Located in Watkins, MN. We can help with hauling. Feel free to message us to set up an appointment to see her in person before bidding.
Pictured Above: Jock 26th of Leys & GOF Broadstone 13B
Valley Choice Highlands 2F
(bull that Gretchen, Fern, and Banshee are bred to)
Steers
Captain America
Captain America (his friends call him Steve) is a black yearling highland steer. Like the captain himself, this guy is cool, calm, and collected. He's very friendly around people and easy to get along with. Plus check out those cool forelock highlights! Captain America sell's unregistered, but comes from a nice line of AHCA registered Highlands. He is out of HVF Lady Molly, who is by DH Dalton. A growthy bull with a lot of body mass and substance. His sire is GOF Beau Geste. An old school bull with all the size, length, and structure you could want out of a Highland. Feed him out or have a really nice addition to your farm, you can't go wrong with the Captain.
The Captain sells Sept. 9th in Highland Genetics Online Auction. Buyer is responsible for shipping. Located in Watkins, MN. We can help with hauling. Feel free to message us to set up an appointment to see him in person before bidding.
See the Captain's Sale Video Here
Sire and Dam to Captain America
Dam: HVF Lady Molly Sire: GOF Beau Geste
Previous Sale Results
Lot 1: AHCA Yearling Bull Lot 5: AHCA Heifer
High Seller: AHCA Heavy Bred Heifer