Holstein sale was legendary

THE much-anticipated Legends of Logan pedigree Holstein sale proved to be a resounding triumph, capturing the attention of breeders and dairy enthusiasts across the UK and beyond.

Hosted by the Yates family, owners of the renowned Logan Holstein herd, the sale lived up to its prestigious billing, offering elite genetics, exceptional conformation, and proven performance.

The sale topper was the outstanding Logan Ryder Tickle Red VG87, a powerful second calver with exceptional type and presence. She commanded a remarkable 11,000gns, drawing intense interest due to her deep maternal line tracing back to the legendary Strans-Jen-D Tequila EX96. She joins the Wiltor herd of the Jones family.

The sale featured a well-curated line-up across all age groups and categories, showcasing the depth of breeding and consistency within the Logan herd:

* 79 cows and heifers in milk averaged £4092.34

* 29 Bulling Heifers achieved £3515.69 average

* 65 Heifer Calves sold to a strong £2889.92 average

* 3 Jerseys achieved a notable £4305 average

There was a premium for Red and White cattle, with milkers and heifer calves averaging around £1000 more.

Harrison and Hetherington conducted the sale and a spokesperson said: “The sale demonstrated the broad market appeal of Logan breeding. The combination of top-end show potential, sound commercial merit, and elite cow families attracted strong bidding both ringside and online.”

A second top price of 9000gns was achieved on three occasions: firstly for Logan Power Tabitha Red, a VG87 classified two-year-old that stood second in both the Red and Black shows at UK Dairy Expo. Calved in January and bred back to Trent-Way Exclusive sexed, it sold to the Lawrie family for their Arranview herd.

Nick MacKenzie secured Logan Jones Altitude Apple Strudel Red at 9000gns for his Parks herd in Muir of Ord.

The Jackson family then paid 9000gns for Logan Avatar Rae Red, fresh in March in her third lactation she had been AI’d to Acetylene sexed. Classified Excellent 92, completing 14 generations of VG and EX, she has already had success in the show ring.

Her 2024-born heifer calf by Trent-Way Reward Red sold for 6500gns to John Jamieson for his Annan herd.

Selling at 8500gns was the top priced maiden heifer, Logan Hulu Frosty; Logan Rubels Seisme Red, a recently classified EX92 third lactation cow sold for 7800gns to Robert Martin for Ansavalley Genetics.

In recent years the Yates family have had a lot of fun and success in the show ring with Eedy Crushabull Acclaim EX93-2E, the 11th generation of VG and EX. Her January 2025-born daughter by Duckett Diesel sold for 7800gns to Roger Morse for his Cowindale herd in Carmarthen.

Top priced Jersey at 6000gns was Logan Chrome Calgary, an EX91 classified granddaughter of Huronia Centurion Veronica EX97. She is a full sister to the current All Britain Junior Cow Logan Chrome Caribbean VG89. She also joins the Jackson family’s Guillyhill herd.

The Harrison and Hetherington spokesperson said: “We are sure that many animals from the Legends of Logan Sale will grace show rings across the country and start foundations for new families in herds.

“On behalf of the Yates family, we thank everyone for their support at the sale and wish all successful purchasers continued success with their animals.”