#7 • Eugenia - Chondro Neg. Heifer

Part of Autumn 2024 Mini Highland Calves (timed auction by Cyrus Ridge Farm)

Starting at $1,000.00

Status: No sale

*Our hearts are so broken. Eugenia passed away in her sleep. This was so unexpected, as she seemed to be thriving, full of love, and enjoying life. She will always hold an extra special place in our hearts. She was a favorite of all of our farm tour guests. We will be making donation in her memory to the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind. We know she was "just" a calf, but to us she was so much more Eugenia is a very special heifer! She is chondro negative, A2/A2, red in color with the double wild gene. She is very sweet, and patient. Loves cuddles, and also doesn't mind being alone. Eugenia was born completely blind in both eyes.  She has no problem getting to feed, and water. Because of this she was a bottle baby.  We have seen some improvement in her eyes, and our vet said it is possible that she could regain some vision over time, however that is not a guarantee, But, this should not effect her ability reproduce.  We have had blind cows in the past. They typically thrive in smaller herds, without rotational grazing.  Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions about Eugenia.   Calf Info Name: Eugenia of Cyrus Ridge Tag #: 18 BD1 Chondro Gene Carrier: Neg. Beta Casein Milk Protein: A2/A2 Birth Height: 19” Birth Weight: 30# Breed: Mini Highland Breed Percentage: 75% Scottish Highland, 25% Irish Dexter Color: Red Color Breakdown: N/N No copies of the PMEL17 variants associated with the dilute color phenotype. MC1R (EXTENSION) E+/E+ Wild type. Date of Birth: 08.28.24  Horned Status: Horned Sex: Female IMCBR Registration #: 30336 - IMCBR   Eugenia was born fully blind and has adapted well to her disability. She doesn't like loud noises or pushy pasture mates. She has bonded exceptionally well with Eldor who is also featured in auction. She is a super sweet girl and allows us to approach her, pet her, love on her, and gently move her around as needed. We'd love to see her find a family that has a low herd count or separate pasture where she could hang out with 1 or 2 friends.  It will take some time for her to acclimate to her new home, but we have high hopes for her in the right environment.  This disability should not effect her being able to reproduce. Eugenia is a bottle baby and is also eating grain really well.     Dam Info Name: Rosemary of Cyrus Ridge Breed: Mini Scottish Highland Percentage: 100% Scottish Highland Reg Height: 43.5" Chondro Carrier: No IMCBR Registration #: 7824 - MCBR   Sire Info Sire: Ridge Of Cyrus Ridge Breed: Mini Scottish Highland Percentage: 50% Scottish Highland/ 50% Irish Dexter 3 Year Registered Height: 35.5" Chondro Carrier: Yes Registration #: 7851 - MCBR Cyrus Ridge Farm makes no claims or guarantees as to the mature height of this animal. While we can all make an educated guess based on averages of the parents, anyone who tells you they can accurately predict the mature height of a calf is either naive or lying. Breed percentage is believed to be accurate, however there is no breed purity dna testing available in the U.S.   For more info and photos of Eugenia's parents please visit Our Website Our Facebook Page: Cyrus Ridge Farm