Aberdeen Angus breeders Messrs J. and W. Arnott of Haymount, Kelso, have sold one of their potential 2012 Perth stars, Haymount Wavestar K986, in a high-price private deal to the Lucas family of Cheeklaw, Duns.
This March 2010-born bull is the first son from the 22,000gns stock bull Lorabar Blackstar G290. He is from the successful Witch family line at Haymount, which has produced bulls that have recently realised up to 16,000gns at Perth. Wavestar has a Terminal Index of +30 and a Self Replacing Index of +39.
David Lucas of Cheeklaw said: “This bull caught my eye as soon as I saw him … I knew straight away that he would complement the Cheeklaw herd. He has great breed characteristics, good locomotion and is naturally fleshed.
“Above all, he has a great temperament, something that is highly valued at Cheeklaw. With a bull this good I knew I would have to go to great lengths to ensure I got him.”
Breeder Tom Arnott added: “It is not our normal policy to sell bulls that have been entered into official society sales privately, particularly when so close to the sale.
“However, we were delighted to have interest from a local pedigree breeder.
“Wavestar really is an exceptional bull and we wish the Lucas family of Cheeklaw every success with him.”