Brue Highlanders
Brue Highlanders

Livestock for sale

For Sale: Well bred, pedigree Highland Heifer

Bella a’ Ghlinne of Brue
Name: Bella a’ Ghlinne of Brue
Ear Tag: UK505302500004
DOB:  27 April 2006
Colour: Yellow

Dam: Una of Borve (Red)
UKIV049300035 (Still in herd)
Sire: Pìobaire Ruadh of Dunvegan (Yellow)
UK501 401 300054
Senior stock bull - still in herd.

This heifer was Supreme Champion of Lewis & Harris, as a yearling heifer at Carloway Agricultural Show, in August 2007; and Reserve Champion of (Lewis & Harris) Champions, at North Harris Show, August 2007.

Highland Cattle Society registered. 
Out-wintered, tick acclimatised.
Halter trained and very quiet.
From quality, hardy show stock.
Used to male and female handlers.
QMS Farm Assured.

High Health Status (details below).
 

For Sale: Well bred, pedigree Highland heifer

Ceit an Eilein of Brue
Name: Ceit an Eilein of Brue
Ear Tag: UK505302600005
DOB:  4 May 2006
Colour: White

Dam: Seònaid 3rd of Crossnish (Yellow)
UKIN174200006 (Still in herd).
Sire: Pìobaire Ruadh of Dunvegan (Yellow)
UK501 401 300054
Senior stock bull - still in herd.

Highland Cattle Society registered. 
Out-wintered, tick acclimatised.
Halter trained and very quiet.
From quality, hardy show stock.
Used to male and female handlers.
QMS Farm Assured.
High Health Status (details below).


Premium Cattle Health Scheme Accredited

Whole herd tested free of Test Date Tested By:
Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus (BVDV)
(SAC)
22 August 2007

Premium Cattle Health Scheme (SAC)

Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR)
(SAC)
22 August 2007 Premium Cattle Health Scheme (SAC)
Leptospirosis
(SAC)
22 August 2007 Premium Cattle Health Scheme (SAC)
Johne's disease
(SAC)
22 August 2007 Premium Cattle Health Scheme (SAC)
Bovine Tuberculosis (4-year test area) 1 September 2006

State Veterinary Service (SVS)

Bovine Brucellosis 1 September 2006

State Veterinary Service (SVS)


Viewing
Viewing of cattle is welcome by appointment.

Please email/call:
Contact: Kenny Matheson
Brue Highland Fold
Tel: 01851 840 377
Email: kenny@bruehighlanders.co.uk

Delivery
Mainland delivery of stock south to Central Belt Scotland or Islands can be arranged.


Viewing



Crusoe of Brue
Crusoe of Brue
Sold at Oban Pedigree Sale Feb 2008, to the
Allanfearn Fold, Strathpeffer - 22 month old
bull 'Crusoe of Brue'


Uilleam Og of Tom Buidhe
Uilleam Og of Tom Buidhe
Sold at Perth , May 2005, to the Claggersnich
Fold, Huntly - 14 month old bull 'Uilleam Òg of
Tom Buidhe.

Please email or call 01851 840 377 to enquire about female stock for sale or to discuss current or future cattle requirements.

Brue Highlanders: Analysis of stock sold for Pedigree Prime Highland Beef
No Registered (or other) name Male / Female TAG No DOB Kill date Age (Days) Live weight (Kg) Carcase weight Average daily weight gain (Kg) % Kill out (Carcase : Live) weight (Kg)
9 (Wellburn Mariner) M UK508072 700093 19 May 2006 19 Nov 2007 549 429 221 0.78 52%
8 (Wellburn Wild Guy) M UK508072 300096 6 April 2006 19 Nov 2007 592 424 216 0.72 51%
7 (Wellburn Nice Guy) M UK508072 500091 6 April 2006 19 Nov 2007 592 419 206 0.71 49%
6 (Wellburn Mr Yellow) M UK508072 600092 6 May 2006 12 Nov 2007 555 432 214 0.78 50%
5 Uiilleam III of Tom Buidhe M UK508196 700005 5 May 2006 12 Nov 2007 556 444 225 0.80 51%
4 Uilleam II of Tom Buidhe M UK508196600004   10 June 05 26 Nov 2006 534 461 249.6 0.86 54%
3 Ruaraidh of Tom Buidhe M UK508196500003   21 May 05 26 Nov 2006 554 455 248.4 0.82 55%
2 Marree Ruadh 3rd of West Merkland F UK561023 200164 30 May 05 14 Nov 2006 533 392 219.2 0.74 56%
1 Mac an Bh à in of Brue M UK505302 300009 23 June 05 14 Nov 2006 509 452 255.4 0.89 57%
9 Total number of animals sold for beef Overall average age of stock killed (days) 553        
      Total live weight sold (Kg) 3908      
      Total beef carcase weight sold (Kg) 2054.60    
      Overall average daily weight gain (Kg)   0.79  
      Overall average % kill out (carcase:live) weight (Kg)     53%