Female Lines

Great emphasis is placed on cow families at Millerston as this where we believe the strength of breeding comes from.

 

There are 4 main families at Millerston:

Irania

 

This family originated at Balmyle by Bill Bruce under the careful stewardship of Friar Thompson.

 

The Iranias tend to be medium framed, efficient cows.

 

Alvie Elton, Millerston Fullthrottle (Champion Bulls at Stirling Oct'13 and Feb'14) and Irania Fizz (Reserve Female Champion at Stirling Oct'13 and pictured) are all from this family.

 

 

Gretta

 

Again, started at Balmyle, the Grettas have proved a sound investment for Millerston.

 

Bulls such as Burns Supper and Cyclone and heifers like Gretta Freya (pictured) are a testement to this.

 

Picture courtesy of the Beef Shorthorn Soicety Journal and belongs to MacGregor Photography.

Augusta

 

Bought at the Calrossie Dispersal, this family served the McGillverrays well for nearly 90 years.

 

One of our favourites was Millerston Augusta Moonshine, who produced a calf every year until she was 16 years old.

Some of her calves include Augustas (stock bull at Wavendon), Diamond (sold to C. Graham for 8000gns) and Embassy (sold to a large commercial operation).

 

Millerston Augusta Foxy is pictured here, courtesy of MacGregor Photography.