Hereford

The origin of the Hereford has been lost over time but it is generally agreed that it was founded on the draught ox descended from the small red cattle of Roman Briton and from a large Welsh breed once numerous along the border of England and Wales. Herefords have taken their name from the county Herefordshire, an historic agricultural region of England where this breed has evolved.

The origins of this breed of cattle in the County of Herefordshire have been mentioned by various agricultural authors as long ago as the early 1600's. During the 1700's and early 1800's documented records of the breed were maintained by various individuals in and around the Herefordshire area.   more...

Upcoming Hereford Cattle Shows and Events

World Beef Expo
     Location: Wisconsin State Fair Park, West Allis, Wisconsin, United States
     When: Friday 26th to Sunday 28th September 2008

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Royal New Zealand Show 2008
     Location: Canterbury Agricultural Park, Christchurch, New Zealand
     When: Friday 14th November 2008

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National Western Stock Show
     Location: National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver, CO 80216, USA
     When: Saturday 10th to Sunday 25th January 2009

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Upcoming Hereford Cattle Sales / Auctions

World Beef Expo
     Location: Wisconsin State Fair Park, West Allis, Wisconsin, United States
     When: Friday 26th to Sunday 28th September 2008

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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
     Location: Houston, Texas, United States
     When: Tuesday 03rd to Sunday 22nd March 2009

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Beef Australia 2009
     Location: Rockhampton, Queensland
     When: Monday 04th to Saturday 09th May 2009

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Latest Hereford Breed News

Friday, August 03, 2007
Foot and Mouth Disease confirmed in cattle, in Surrey, UK
UK - DEFRA have confirmed that following an investigation of suspected vesicular disease on a holding near Guildford in Surrey,...

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Friday, November 10, 2006
Hereford Hall of Fame and merit honors
US - Bob Schafer of Mahnomen, Minn., and Upstream Ranch near Dalhart, Texas, were inducted into the Hereford Hall of Fame on Oct....

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Thursday, November 09, 2006
Making Money and Meeting Industry Demands
US - Seven hundred fifty-one head of age, source and health verified Herefords and Hereford-crosses brought almost $30,000 in...

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