Kingston Farm - Cow Herd

Current times have proven to be challenging for Angus breeders all around the world, and I am sure the future will present fresh hurdles! I am totally convinced the Native Angus cattle, from here in the county of Angus, will continue to play an ever increasing role in the ongoing drive for efficient cattle.

In common with our Angus brethren around the world, our goal is to improve Angus cattle; this starts with a live, easily calved animal - BACK TO BASICS! From my travels I am aware how hard cows have to work every day of their lives, in many parts of the world.

Here at Dunlouise we concentrate on the attributes which gained the Angus worldwide fame. Our cattle have to be very functional, living on a fairly minimalist diet in winter and grass in the summer; they retain condition all year round. We do not creep feed calves as we feel it impacts semen quality and milking ability. The Native cattle tend to be very structurally correct, moving well with good feet, a good spring of rib and body depth. We have not followed the trend to make Angus into black continentals; we do not subscribe to the European grading system, which is based on conformation and red meat yield, with double muscling being common. We believe marbling and meat quality should be taken into consideration.

Here in the UK all cattle must bear the initial of the foundation cow of that family, hence Dunlouise Ericson stems from the famous Erica family. He is sired by Dunlouise Edinburgh, who was in turn sired by Jumor Eric of Abernyte. Cortachy Boy and Commander Bond are from the Cherry Blossom family.

We at Dunlouise are proud to be the only herd in the world with all the remaining Native Angus families in existence (with no imported bloodlines). We think it is fitting that the genetic blueprint of the Angus breed is still here in the county of Angus, where it all began. I look forward to continuing our journey by introducing the remaining three families which are Nell of Aldbar, Miss Burgess and Pride of Aberdeen.

Geordie

Dunlouise Elsa