Merchiston Angus offering 170 mixed age cattle with premium genetics

Breeders and followers of Angus cattle will take note of a major dispersal sale at Merchiston Angus, north east of Marton, on 28 March. With a stud founded in 1955 on a property held in the same family through four generations, Merchiston has plenty of heritage, and a long term genetic legacy based on astute selection, use of EBVs to measure performance, intense evaluation of animal structure and first-class stockmanship. Merchiston Angus stud principal Richard Rowe is well known throughout Angus circles in numerous roles over many decades, including as past chair of Angus New Zealand and as an international judge for the breed.

Approximately 170 mixed age cattle, comprising the entire Merchiston-based cow herd will be offered at the sale, hosted on farm at Merchiston Angus, Putorino Road, Rata, on 28 March.

Merchiston Angus stock are renowned for consistency, fertility, volume, depth, capacity, thickness and performance on a grass diet.

Anyone wanting to establish stronger foundations for an Angus herd or stud will attend this sale.

For more information, contact Callum Stewart, PGG Wrightson National Genetics Manager