Heyokah Angus
Family, Farming and the Meaning of Heyokah Angus
The Aberdeen Angus herd at New House Farm have been shaped by the influence of multiple people, places and history. I (Sarah) have selected cattle bred for function, resilience and quiet temperaments, rooted in old native Angus bloodlines but required to work within a new entrants modern farm tenancy business.
Heyokah was the name of my grandparents’ community centre in Swansea, the Heyokah Centre, a place built on connection and shared values. My Grandparents farmed in Canada before moving back to Wales. Choosing the name Heyokah as my herd prefix felt right.
I think that a herd prefix is more than an identifier in a cattle herd book. It becomes attached to generations of cattle, breeding decisions made over decades, and reputation built quietly over time. By using Heyokah, I wanted the cattle themselves to carry something of my family’s story and that a herd can exist because of people and values, not just land ownership.
Although I did not grow up on a farm, farming and land management do run through my family history, just one generation back. I'm incredibly lucky to also have the support of skills within my close family which are critical in running a business nowadays.
I have been incredibly fortunate to source cattle from exceptional breeders across the UK. In particular an amazing lady called Sheila Hopkins of Templehouse Angus in Ayrshire who has bred functional Aberdeen Angus cattle for over 50 years, with a key focus on cattle that work - fertile, easy calving and hardy. Her influence and breeding history runs through the herd here.
In 2024, I took on the tenancy of New House Farm, the cattle arrived in late spring. Becoming a tenant farmer is both a privilege and a responsibility, caring for land a farm that has a great history within the local community.
Management of the herd is kept simple, focusing on pasture establishment, grazing management and observing which cattle work well in the system here.
Angus Cattle For Sale
Occasionally we have a small number of breeding stock for sale. We usually have 2 - 3 breeding bulls for sale each year. We only keep the absolute best of our yearling bull entire. We have full native Angus running through all of our genetics, but we also have some modern influence, so get in touch if you are on the lookout for cattle that we might be able to help with. We have straws available for domestic and international sales through our business The Working Cattle Company.
