Blasta Mhor Highland Cattle

Blasta Mhor Highland Cattle Blasta Mhor Highland Cattle. 100% pure Scottish Highland cattle. Genetics sourced direct from Scotland. Herds in Ardteatle (Scotland) & Glenquarry (Australia).

No dilution. Focused on structure, provenance and long-term breed integrity. About Us

Blasta Mhor was born from a shared love of the iconic Scottish Highland breed and a commitment to preserving its heritage for generations to come. Angus MacGillivray

Angus is a sixth-generation Highland cattle farmer from Dalmally, Scotland. With a lifetime of experience and deep roots in the Highland community

, Angus is widely respected for his knowledge of traditional bloodlines and his dedication to the breed’s authenticity. Paul Reese

Paul is new to farming and Highland cattle, but it didn’t take long for him to fall in love with this remarkable breed. His passion has driven him to invest time and energy into building Blasta Mhor alongside Angus, with a mission to showcase the heritage of Highland cattle worldwide through elite genetics and careful breeding.

22/11/2025

Tune is as Blasta Mhor Highland Cattle’s Angus E Macgillivray judges at the 9th Niedersachsen Open in Germany today. This is a great moment of international recognition for Blasta Mhor and our commitment to Highlad Cattle excellence!

17/11/2025

Amber Dubh of Allanfearn × Lachlan of Callachally

🔥 Elite Highland Embryos – Available in New Zealand 🔥

This is a rare opportunity to secure genetics from two of Scotland’s most influential folds.

Dam:
🌟 Amber Dubh of Allanfearn (HBN MRN220067)
✔ 3 year old registered Highland heifer from the renowned Allanfearn fold
✔ Sired by Rattagan of Cladich (NT821 negative) – from the historic Cladich fold (est. 1882)
✔ Maternal depth from Amber of Allanfearn, tracing Ruby’s strong female line
✔ Black coat genetics with pedigree links to Cladich, Killochries, Craigowmill, Knockendon and Torloisk.

Sire:
🔥 Lachlan of Callachally (HBN HMC221039)
✔ Proven breeding bull from the prestigious Callachally fold (Isle of Mull)
✔ Descends from Tomintoul 1st of Glengorm × Ella Ruadh 32nd of Callachally, combining Glengorm, Glamis Castle, Torloisk, and Callachally genetics
✔ Classic Highland type – deep chest, strong bone, wide muzzle, sweeping horns, rich red coat
✔ Progeny retained in leading Scottish folds for future breeding

\Why This Pairing?
✅ Combines Cladich maternal strength with Callachally sire power
✅ Delivers black genetics with traditional Highland type and fertility
✅ Ideal for breeders seeking old Scottish bloodlines with export ready health status

📦 Embryos professionally collected and stored under certified protocols

🇳🇿 Available exclusively for implantation in New Zealand

📩 Contact Angus MacGillivray or Paul Reese for pedigrees, health certificates & pricing.

Terms and conditions apply.

🇳🇿 Something big is coming for Highland breeders in New ZealandRare Scottish bloodlines. Elite embryos. Certified and re...
16/11/2025

🇳🇿 Something big is coming for Highland breeders in New Zealand
Rare Scottish bloodlines. Elite embryos. Certified and ready for implantation.

Expressions of Interest open tomorrow.

🔥 Watch this space. 🔥

Capleadh Ruadh of Cladich × Lachlan of Callachally🚨 Elite Highland Embryos – Export to USA 🚨This is our first offering –...
15/11/2025

Capleadh Ruadh of Cladich × Lachlan of Callachally
🚨 Elite Highland Embryos – Export to USA 🚨
This is our first offering – and we’ve made it exceptional.
Embryos from two of Scotland’s most powerful pedigrees:

Dam:
🌟 Capleadh Ruadh of Cladich (FED230576)
✔ Record-breaking heifer calf – 11,000gns at Oban Autumn Sale 2023
✔ Best Heifer Calf – HCS Autumn Show 2023
✔ Brindle colour – rare and highly sought after
✔ From the historic Cladich fold (est. 1882) with bloodlines from Earn, Sorne, and An Sidhean

Sire:
🔥 Lachlan of Callachally (HMC221039)
✔ Proven breeding bull from the renowned Callachally fold (Isle of Mull)
✔ Descends from Tomintoul 1st of Glengorm × Ella Ruadh 32nd of Callachally, combining Glengorm, Glamis Castle, Torloisk, and Callachally genetics
✔ Classic Highland type – deep chest, strong bone, wide muzzle, sweeping horns, rich red coat
✔ Progeny already retained in leading Scottish folds for future breeding

Why This Pairing?
✅ Combines Cladich maternal depth with Callachally sire power
✅ Delivers rare colour genetics, fertility, and traditional Highland type
✅ Ideal for breeders seeking old Scottish bloodlines with export-ready health status
📦 Embryos available now for export to the USA
🌍 Embryos for other regions will be announced soon – stay tuned.
📩 Contact Angus MacGillivray or Paul Reese for pedigrees, health certificates & pricing.
Terms and conditions apply.

Something big is coming for Highland breeders in the USA - rare Scottish bloodlines, export‑ready. EOIs open tomorrow. W...
14/11/2025

Something big is coming for Highland breeders in the USA - rare Scottish bloodlines, export‑ready. EOIs open tomorrow. Watch this space.

A big thank you to TanikaBen Butler, Lincoln and Isla for the skill, care and countless hours spent preparing, training,...
26/10/2025

A big thank you to TanikaBen Butler, Lincoln and Isla for the skill, care and countless hours spent preparing, training, and showing Blasta Mhor Highland Cattle’s two young Aussie heifers, Cait and Maggie, at the Victorian Highland Breeders Group State Show.

While neither heifer forms part of our long-term breeding program at Blasta Mhor Glenquarry, we’re delighted with their results — both performed exceptionally, with Maggie taking out Junior Champion Female and Cait, Reserve Senior Female Champion.

Our Glenquarry breeding program is focused on establishing first-generation Scottish Highland cattle — the direct offspring of embryos and semen imported from Scotland — to maintain true, pedigree-verified Highland genetics. This approach aligns with both the Australian and UK Highland Cattle Societies’ shared mission to preserve and promote the breed’s original heritage and type.

A wonderful outcome and an encouraging sign that we’re on the right track. 🐮🏆

22/10/2025

🟠 Why 100% Scottish Highland Genetics Matter 🟠

Preserving Highland cattle starts with pure, pedigree-verified genetics.

To maintain key traits - locomotion, pelvic capacity, fleshing ability, temperament, skin, and hardiness - both sire and dam must be true Highland. While direct Scottish imports offer excellent genetic diversity, animals bred internationally can drift from type if breeders don’t consistently select for traditional features.

This drift can lead to:
🔸 Loss of breed consistency
🔸 Weaker conformation and hardiness
🔸 Spread of genetic issues like NT821, crop ear, and dwarfism

✅ At Blasta Mhor, all bulls and donor females are tested NT821-negative and are free from crop ear and dwarfism before use.

We breed for:
✔️ Wide dossan
✔️ Short head
✔️ Deep rib
✔️“A mouth like a shovel and a tongue like a scythe”
✔️ Sickle-shaped hind leg angulation - supporting pelvic absorption and longevity (not a straight leg and high tail head)

A strong maternal base is essential. Even the best bull can’t fix poor-quality cows. Using pure semen over diluted or off-type females risks further loss of breed integrity — and using semen from a direct descendant with an internationally bred dam can compound that risk if the dam’s lineage has drifted from traditional Highland type.

DNA testing and strict adherence to breed standards are the foundation for preserving Highland heritage.

🌍 Blasta Mhor proudly exports 100% Scottish Highland genetics worldwide - supporting breeders who value purity, consistency, and true Highland type.

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