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Following is a testimonial given to us by Linn Reece of Honey Creek Farm in New Providence, IA:
“One of the last sons of Gilchrist’s Victor, Marsh Creek Victor’s William, was purchased as a six-month old bull calf. The sale was based on two things, first impression and pedigree study. Some would say buying a bull calf that young to sire and build a future herd is a foolish thing to do. Although eye appraisal is at best a questionable thing, pedigree study tells us reasonably well what we have a right to expect. The ultimate evaluation of him is based solely on the evaluation of his progeny.
As evidenced by our second herd made up almost entirely of William’s daughters, we made the right decision in the year of 2000 to purchase that small bull calf from Harris and Donna Viker at Marsh Creek. Length of body, powerful muscling, and a straight top line is evidenced in his offspring. Several of his calves have been sold throughout Iowa and Missouri.
William continues as our herd sire and each new crop of calves are a delight. He has never seen the inside of a show ring, but there is little correlation between ribbons won and ultimate breeding value as determined by progeny proof. William has with no doubt improved the genetics of our herd and provided us with a solid core of what we believe to be the proper type of Highland cattle.”
We really appreciate your kind words, Linn. It makes us feel that we truly have quality Highland breeding cattle.
“One of the last sons of Gilchrist’s Victor, Marsh Creek Victor’s William, was purchased as a six-month old bull calf. The sale was based on two things, first impression and pedigree study. Some would say buying a bull calf that young to sire and build a future herd is a foolish thing to do. Although eye appraisal is at best a questionable thing, pedigree study tells us reasonably well what we have a right to expect. The ultimate evaluation of him is based solely on the evaluation of his progeny.
As evidenced by our second herd made up almost entirely of William’s daughters, we made the right decision in the year of 2000 to purchase that small bull calf from Harris and Donna Viker at Marsh Creek. Length of body, powerful muscling, and a straight top line is evidenced in his offspring. Several of his calves have been sold throughout Iowa and Missouri.
William continues as our herd sire and each new crop of calves are a delight. He has never seen the inside of a show ring, but there is little correlation between ribbons won and ultimate breeding value as determined by progeny proof. William has with no doubt improved the genetics of our herd and provided us with a solid core of what we believe to be the proper type of Highland cattle.”
We really appreciate your kind words, Linn. It makes us feel that we truly have quality Highland breeding cattle.
