Epic Lad is Canadian by birth, but reading through his lineage is simply reading a "who's who" of the best Highland breeders in the British Commonwealth. In Canada alone, Epic's genetics have produced Champions, Grand Champions, and Overall Supreme Champions in the Royal Agricultural shows in Ontario and the Royal in Toronto. Following the lineage a little further, one finds Champions in Scotland and Australia, as well. Notable names in Epic's lines include (but are not limited to) Douneside, Benmore, Sunset, Windrush, Glencoich, Scone Palace, Ormsary, and Glen Osprey-- all of which are valuable to breeding programs in the United States for the heritage traits they inject into American genetic brands. Stateside, Epic has proven himself worthy of his genetics as a primary breeding bull and desirable AI bull for American Highlands Ranch in Colorado. All of his calves have inherited beautiful balance in conformation with his signature stout frame, as well as good-natured temperaments and solid breeding histories, leading to a backlogged waiting list each calving season. Noble Bear Highlands acquired Epic from American Highlands in October 2023, and even after the long, cross-country haul, Epic disembarked the trailer with friendliness and easy-going flair, losing no time in settling in comfortably with his new cows and gently introducing himself to on-site calves. He has easily maintained phenomenal muscularity, handles bitter cold and Tennessee heat with equal ease, and never needs a second heat-cycle to smoothly execute his job. Noble Bear Highlands looks forward to our first calves from Epic in Autumn 2024