The fifth HW Angus production sale, held online from Blackford, Auchterarder, generated strong and widespread demand for the renowned HW bloodlines. Cattle were sold to buyers across the UK and internationally, with interest from Portugal, Latvia, Romania and the Czech Republic. The sale reflected ongoing confidence in the herd’s breeding programme, attracting interest from both established and new customers.
NETHERTON MISSIE W953, sold for 18,600gns
Topping the trade at 18,600gns was Netherton Missie W953, a five-year-old daughter of HW Fabulous and out of the noted show-winning Missie P820. Sold with her heifer calf at foot by Netherton Kenobi, she was purchased by Thor Atkinson, Ulverston, who also secured several other leading lots.
Following closely at 18,400gns was Netherton Blackbird W950, another HW Fabulous daughter from one of the herd’s most established cow families. She also heads to Thor Atkinson, alongside HW Blackcap May W781, which sold for 12,600gns. This Netherton Kracker daughter, in-calf to HW Mr Equilibrium, was the final Kracker daughter within the herd, representing another strong maternal line.
NETHERTON BLACKBIRD W950, sold for 18,400gns
At 15,400gns, HW Fleur Z876, a two-year-old by HW Mr Equilibrium and bred from the Fleur family, sold with her calf at foot to Messrs Lowes and Sons, Barningham, and Angus House Farms, Romania.
A further four females achieved five-figure prices. Netherton Frances W952 sold for 10,800gns to Alexander Simpson, Methven; Netherton Madame Pride V922 made 10,400gns to Messrs Lear, Creslow, Aylesbury; HW Lady Heather W201 was purchased for 10,200gns by Messrs Ferreira, Portugal; and Netherton Annie W940 reached 10,200gns, selling to Vilnis Stencelis, Latvia.
The level of interest across established families such as Missie, Blackbird, Blackcap and Fleur reflects the consistent emphasis on maternal strength and breeding quality within the HW herd.
Averages: 21 cows and heifers in-calf and with calves, £8,316; 8 maiden heifers, £4,725; 25 embryos, £663.
