We selected Jeelie Bean as an embryo (technically a fetus) from Bairnsley Highlands based on her pedigree. Her sire, Aenghos of Altnaharra, was a bull bred from two Highlands imported as live animals into Australia in the 1980’s and her dam, Bean Dearg of Bairnsley is a lovely, traditional Highland cow with good feet and udder.

At only 9 months, Jeelie Bean is showing considerable thickness all along her topline, as well as plenty of depth and spring to her ribs. She looks to be developing Highland character with her short muzzle, broad head and loads of hair.