Luing Cattle Society
Why Luings? The Luing breed has much to offer as the hill and upland sector of British agriculture seeks to offset higher feed, labour and building costs. Developed as a cow breed for purely commercial purposes, the Luing continues to fill a critical gap in beef production.
The Luing is extremely hardy and an efficient and fertile mother. Its ability to rear a suitable calf in adverse weather conditions is widely renowned. With good sound feet and a strong bone structure its considerable merits guarantee a good investment and currently place it high on many farmers' wish lists.
Latest News
Cadzow Bros Annual Production Sale – United Auctions, Oban – 13th November 2021
13/11/2021
Cadzow Bros, Isle of Luing, in conjunction with United Auctions, Oban (November 13th) sold 93 pedigree Luing cattle at their 3rd Annual Production Sale. Although averages for most types of females was back on last year’s trade, brisk bidding saw the lots disperse widely across the UK and Wales. Rising 2 year old purebred heifers in calf to a variety of Luing genetics, due in spring 2021, were most keenly sought after averaging 1679gns for 29 sold.
Download: Cadzow Bros 3rd Annual Production Sale - Report
Annual Autumn Breeding Sale – United Auctions, Stirling – 30th October 2021
30/10/2021
The Luing Cattle Society, in conjunction with United Auctions, Stirling (October 30th) sold 292 pedigree and commercial Luing cattle at their 48th Annual Autumn Breeding Sale. Trade was steady for an increased number forward, which included the dispersal of the Glenlyon Herd. Pedigree bulling heifers (156) averaged £1324 and sold to a top of £2258, while Sim-Luing bulling heifers (52) averaged £1583 and topped £2730, down £122 on the year.
Download: 48th Autumn Breeding Sale - Report
Annual Spring Breeding Sale – Dingwall – 19th May 2021
19/05/2021
The Luing Cattle Society, in conjunction with Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd. (May, 19th) sold 89 pedigree and commercial Luing cattle at their thirteenth Annual Spring Breeding Sale. Trade was steady for a smaller number forward, perhaps reflecting the difficult spring weather experienced. Both vendors and purchasers were allowed ringside, which helped the atmosphere considerably in comparison with sale conditions prevalent over the last 4-5 months. Buyers were geographically spread from Shetland to Exmoor, with brisk bidding between those present in-person and those bidding online. Pedigree bulling heifers (74) averaged £1586 and sold to a top of £3570, for a pair of 25 month old heifers consigned by F. Scott Renwick, Lochbroom.
Download: Annual Spring Breeding Sale - Dingwall 19th May 2021 - Report