Neil F. Massie Jr. held a reduction sale from the Morven Herd of pedigree Aberdeen-Angus cattle on Monday, 21st October, during the annual Stirling Bull Sales. The herd is built on a foundation of strong, productive females known for their exceptional breeding potential. It started with Kincarie Kylie, whose four sons averaged £7.500 each in previous sales. Another key cow was Oakchurch Dove, from a powerful lineage, and Miss Annie, bought as an embryo, who has produced bulls for breeding programs. The Poppies, another family, are known for their hard work and efficiency. The herd focuses on resilience and practicality, with cows living outdoors year-round and calving outside, ensuring ease of calving and balanced growth.

The sale topped at 5000gns )£5.250) with Morven Duchess X055 and her bull calf Morven Dynamite A099, sired by Skaill Emperor W233, who sold to Rhuairdh MacFarlane for his new herd at Quixwood, Duns. Morven Kristina Y060, an in-calf heifer out of Foggie Easy Alex V241 and Morven Kristina R532, also reached 5000gns (£5,250) and was taken home by Carskiey Estate Partners in Argyll. This was followed by Morven Kristina W042 out of Blelack Proud Punch U929 and Morven Kristina U027 selling for 4200gns (£4,410) to the Howells in Carmarthenshire. The next price was achieved by Morven Domino V034 and her bull calf Morven Dominator A102, sired by Morven MacAngus Y061, purchased by RW Steel, Wigton for 4000gns (£4,200).

Sale Statistics

Cows with calves at foot (5) £4872

Heifers (3) £3325

Top Price £5,250

Additional Prices