The Hereford is a British breed of beef cattle originally from Herefordshire in the West Midlands of England. [3] It was the result of selective breeding from the mid-eighteenth century by a few families in Herefordshire, beginning some decades before the …

4 天之前 · Powered by the American Hereford Association, 1881, has a mission to share stories of the breed’s rich history in the beef industry, connect with the faces behind the bald face and share the progress that has impacted operations across the country.

2020年5月27日 · Unless polled, Herefords typically have short, thick horns curving down the sides of the head, and mature males weight up to 1,800 pounds with females around 1,200. …

2024年11月13日 · Their horns are usually curved down at the sides of the head. The polled version is available in the North America and United Kingdom which are called Polled Hereford. The Hereford cattle are muscular, medium to long in length of side. They are adequate in length of leg, large in size, trim and smooth.

They have a broad and strong head with a short, wide face covered in white hair, contrasting with their reddish-brown bodies. The eyes are medium-sized, well-set, and surrounded by natural pigment that helps protect them from sun damage. The muzzle is broad and pink, with large, well-developed nostrils.

2023年10月11日 · Hereford cattle are one of the most popular beef cattle breeds in the world. Learn about their history, characteristics, uses, and care in this comprehensive breed profile.

2020年5月3日 · Hereford Cows and bulls may have a broad forehead, but it’s often not as broad as other breeds like Brahmans. Mature adults always have a wide-looking mouth, with the upper lips always overlapping the lips of the base jaw.

2014年2月19日 · Hereford breeders saw their chance and began promoting their cattle heavily at shows and exhibitions. In the 1880s, over 3,500 head of Herefords were imported to America.

The Hereford is a medium to large breed of cattle that has primarily been used for its wonderful beef that is succulent and tasty. They were also once used as draft cattle to draw wagons, carts, and plows today they are also used in various conservation grazing.

2013年1月13日 · The Hereford has long been the icon of the cattle industry. Their breeding is steeped in tradition and has a great number of steadfast supporters. With their large frame, their trademark red bodies and white faces, Herefords populate cattle pastures the whole world over.