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Site Created By Lisa Larson updated 3-13-08
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Five Star Farm started in 1994 with a vision of keeping livestock that are hardy, profitable and pleasing to the eye. The Highland cattle breed has surpassed our expectations in all these areas. We are a family of five that raise registered breeding stock and high quality beef. We have enjoyed showing our livestock in the Northwest region and Nationally. Many years of developing our eye and careful selection of animals for their phenotype (appearance) and genotype (genetics) has taught us much. The genetics we draw from are very diverse. Currently we have females sired by these bulls: Basswood of Swains GBB1B 7185 CA Ben Eniglair of Scone Palace (GB) M6930 EZ Acres Nathaniel 26710 Knight of Five Star Farm 35992 Raindancer of Five Star Farm 40675 Select daughters from these bulls will be artificially inseminated using powerful genetics from leading bulls around the nation and abroad. Check out the A.I. page on our site for photos and pedigrees on some of these bulls. Other outstanding cows in the herd will be pasture bred to our current herd sire, Raindancer of Five Star Farm, (2005 National Reserve Grand Champion Bull). To produce the "perfect cow" is motivation for many breeders. We start from the ground up, literally. A Highland cow needs good feet and correct legs as they will carry her throughout her life. Enough emphasis can not be placed on great udders, when udders go, so does the cow. Overall structural soundness is a must and then comes growth. To reach adequate weight in a timely manner greatly increases profitability. Disposition is very important to us, as is evidenced by our reputation of having some of the most docile Highlands in the Northwest. Lots of breed character improves the overall visual appeal of the Highland cattle. Our breeding program continues to improve each year. The very best females, those that consistently produce better than themselves are mated to genetically superior bulls. This program has helped us realize our goal of consistently producing desirable breeding stock for future use. The product of our breeding program has found favor with many judges over the years resulting in show success such as: National Grand Champion Female, National Grand Champion Bull, three National Reserve Grand Champion Bulls, also National Get of Sire and Produce of Dam winners. Although we do not breed for show, each success reaffirms the value of our breeding program.
David & Lisa Larson Trout Lake, WA (509) 395- 2689
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