The Earnscleugh Angus stud was established in 1997 with the purchase of the 2 top cows from the Waitapu female sale including the top priced cow Lulu 560.

In 1998 and 1999 five further selected Waitapu females and 1 from the Maunu dispersal were added.

These top females, through embryo transplant were responsible for 180 progeny with 73 daughters retained in the stud.

A few selected females were purchased from the Edenbank and The Glade dispersals, including the top priced lot at each.

The complete lines of 1 & 2 year old heifers from the Rowallan dispersal were purchased. These females have a strong Te Mania influence.