Busy time for Luing Cattle Society
On May 20 the Luing Cattle Society held its annual spring sale at Dingwall Mart in a different format due COVID-19.
The Luing Cattle Society and Dingwall and Highland Marts made a decision to conduct an online timed auction sale, which has been a huge success in these difficult times.
A spokesperson for the society said: ‘We all sat poised in front of our digital devices for the sale of 129 pedigree and commercial Luing cattle.
‘The online timed auction allowed many to view and bid on cattle that would not have been able to travel to Dingwall.’
Adam Hunter, Yorkshire, is delighted to have purchased the foundations for his new herd having sold off his Limousin herd and joined a Native breed scheme. Having looked at all the native breeds he said he felt ‘Luings were by far the best of the native breeds’.
Graeme MacRae, Kintail was delighted with his ‘exceptional sale’, selling to top 3,020gns.
The success of this sale goes to show the popularity of the Luing breed from all over the UK.
The Luing Cattle Society can also announce that Natalie Cormack, who is well known for her high quality stockmanship, joins the Luing family as general manager from a background that includes events organiser for Scotland’s beef events and managing the AHDB/DEFRA Beef Feed Efficiency Programme for the last five years. Alongside that, and a good deal more, she remains as secretary/ treasurer for the Berwickshire Agricultural Association and County Show.
Ayton-based Natalie said, ‘Over the years I’ve become increasingly interested in functional genetics and efficiency. The Luing breed is a leader in identifying and focusing on such efficiencies of production. With the coming challenges to beef farming and the environment the Luing breed are in a great position and I’m delighted to have the opportunity to work with their members to further develop that.’
Luing chairman, Mark Thomson said: ‘Natalie joining at this point in the Luing story is good timing given her detailed understanding of what is required to be profitable in beef farming. There is no doubt that the traits of the Luing breed are made for the future of farming in UK or any upland environment. Natalie’s experience will help our very active society membership continue to breed and promote the best upland cow possible.’