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  Hereford
These cattle and their offspring attracted considerable attention, but they were eventually absorbed by the local cattle population and disappeared from permanent identity.
These cattle were tough and had the bred-in ability to survive, a trait that enabled their being driven to railhead shipping points and then transported by rail to slaughter at eastern markets.
Accomplishing, their objective in a remarkably short time is a great tribute to the dedication of Hereford breeders, the broad genetic base of the breed, and the ability of breeders to utilize modern technology along with the practical application of the breeder's art.
members.tripod.com /cow_baby/hereford.html   (1946 words)

  
  Hereford (cattle) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hereford cattle are a widely-used breed in temperate areas, mainly for beef production.
Closely related to the Miniature Hereford, the breed is known for its high-quality meat and its excellent maternal qualities.
The World Hereford Council is based in the UK, the Secretary General is from Alberta, Canada and the Secretary General Elect from New Zealand.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hereford_(cattle)   (281 words)

  
 Hereford cattle – FREE Hereford cattle Information | Encyclopedia.com: Facts, Pictures, Information!
Hereford cattle, breed of beef cattle originated in Herefordshire, England, and thought to be descended from the primitive cattle of the country.
Hereford is a cattle-market town, from which the cattle breed takes its name...
Hereford was the birthplace of Nell Gwyn, mistress of Charles II...
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-Herefrd-ca.html   (941 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online: RANCHING   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Cattle raising remained a domestic industry during the republic and early statehood, supplying the small urban population, immigrants, and the bartering trade.
By 1860, Texas cattle ranching was shifting from Southeast and South Texas to the north central frontier.
Cattle multiplied until they were estimated at eight per capita of the population.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/RR/azr2.html   (3191 words)

  
 Breeds of Livestock - Hereford Cattle
Thrifty and enterprising farmers near Hereford in the County of Herefordshire, England, were determined to produce beef for the expanding food market created by Britain's industrial revolution.
Herefords in the 1700's and early 1800's in England were much larger than today.
Herefords came to the United States in 1817 when the great statesman Henry Clay of Kentucky made the first importation -- a bull and two females.
www.ansi.okstate.edu /breeds/cattle/hereford   (1972 words)

  
 History
The cattle of Hereford, England were attracting a great deal of attention in America and the cattle of Benjamin Tomkins, from whom many of the first Herefords were purchased, were considered great beef improvers at the time.
The first Hereford importation of record that was responsible for the foundation of a purebred breeding herd was that of William H.
The Hereford movement grew and the breed gradually increased in numbers through the century and later in the 1800s the Herefords were introduced to the commercial herds of the nation.
www.herefordamerica.com /history.htm   (3619 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online: HEREFORD CATTLE   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Hereford cattle probably originated from wild aboriginal animals known to be in the Herefordshire area of West England as early as the fifth century.
Herefords as a distinct breed with the basic distinguishing characteristics of today were established by the last quarter of the 1700s.
The American Hereford Breeders Association was formed in Chicago in 1881 for the purpose of registering purebred Hereford cattle.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/HH/ath1.html   (704 words)

  
 Hereford - Colorado Ghost Town
The elevation is 5269 ft. aka Devon and New Hereford.
Hereford became the new site of the section house and flag station on the Sterling to Cheyenne branch of the Colorado-Wyoming division of the Burlington-Missouri River Railroad in 1888.
Frank Benton's ranch home was nearby in the late 1890's and because of his cattle ranch they changed the name to Hereford because of the thousands of Hereford cattle he raised and shipped out of the town.
www.ghosttowns.com /states/co/hereford.html   (461 words)

  
 Charolais cattle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Charolais cattle are a breed of cattle (Bos taurus) which originated in Charolais, around Charolles, in France.
They are raised for their meat and are known for their composite qualities when crossed with other breeds, most notably Angus and Hereford cattle.
The term Charbray refers to the offspring of a Charolais crossed with a Brahman (cattle) and is recognised as a breed in its own right.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Charolais_cattle   (142 words)

  
 Hereford Cattle Society - Hereford - UK
Herefords will stand out in the arctic snows of Finland, endure the heat of Northern Transvaal, withstand the tough climate and rough grazing of northern Uruguay or the sub-tropical zones of Brazil and continue to thrive.
The origin of the Hereford is lost in the mists of 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.
The Hereford and its crosses have a great capacity to deal with grass and arable by-products and have the unique ability to winter rough, hold their flesh and still put on weight faster than any other on pasture.
www.herefordwebpages.co.uk /herdsoc.shtml   (1316 words)

  
 Hereford Cattle Breeders Societies and Associations
The Hereford Herdbook, for the recording of the breeding and parentage details of the stock was "opened" in England in 1846.
The Australian Miniature Hereford Network is a group of breeders dedicated to developing the miniature Hereford sector worldwide.
Herefords Australia Limited's mission is to return the Hereford breed to a position of pre-eminence in the national herd, recognised as a superior stud and commercial breed by all segments of Australian beef production.
www.stackyard.com /pedigree/html/hereford.html   (203 words)

  
 Beef Cattle Breeds Page
The cattle are predominately polled with 3 to 5% horned.
The other characteristics of these cattle are their horns, which usually curve upward and are sometimes tilted to the rear, their ears, which are generally large and pendulous, and the throatlatch and dewlap, which have a large amount of excess skin.
Cattle found in cave drawings estimated to be 20,000 years old in the Lascaux Cave near Montignac, France, have a striking resemblance to today's Limousin.
www.wiu.edu /users/mfjpc/beef.htm   (4596 words)

  
 HQ - History
Cattle with the trade-mark white faces and distinctive red bodies are instantly recognized world-wide as a time-tested, reliable source of profitable beef cattle genetics.
It was on such cattle that Herefords proved to be the "great improvers." They survived the rough ranching conditions and improved beef quality in the process.
Hereford breeders have consistently been industry leaders in their quest for supplying the genetic material demanded by the commercial cattle producer.
www.hereford.org /AHA/tabID__3488/tailored.aspx   (2108 words)

  
 Hereford
At the beginning of the 19th century the first exports of Hereford cattle had taken place to North America and within 100 years it had become the major beef breed in Canada, the USA and Australia but it has recently declined in numbers.
During the seventies the Hereford was bred for larger size and longer bodies were achieved through selection and by the use of American Herefords.
The Polled Hereford imported from the USA is responsible for the polled condition in 85% of the British Herefords of today.
www.cattlenetwork.net /Breeds/hereford.htm   (447 words)

  
 Home Page
Hereford is located at the crossroads of US Highway 385 and US Highway 60 with trans-continental rail access readily available.
The City of Hereford was named after the Hereford Cattle brought over from Hereford, England in the 1890’s and is now called the “Beef Capital of the World.” Cattle feeding began to flourish in the 1960’s and has continued to grow.
Hereford has a premiere golf course, an outstanding aquatic center that is open year-round, several parks, a state-of-the-art airport, a museum, gift shops, retail stores, a movie theatre, and a variety of restaurants.
www.hereford-tx.gov   (407 words)

  
 SA Hereford Cattle Breeder's Society
In their 90th Anniversary year South African Hereford breeders are indeed upbeat about the prospects for their breed, because they believe that the characteristics of the breed make them ideally suitable to add value to the South African Cattle industry as it has been doing for all these years.
Herefords have been the most fertile breed for three consecutive years of all the breeds affiliated to SA Studbook.
The aim of cattle breeding is to produce quality beef as effectively and efficiently and t he Hereford can do this at a price that makes it a very good option for the commercial stockman.
studbook.co.za /Society/hereford/history.php   (1329 words)

  
 Straight Talk with Hereford Breeders
If a cattle breeder were to breed strictly for the show ring, I sincerely believe that it might result in the wrong type of cattle.
Cattle have to be selected and bred for their environment to be self-sufficient.
If you really want to leave a mark in the cattle industry and you are truly a "breeder," you have to commit yourself to breed cattle over 10, 15, 20 years, or in my case, a lifetime.
www.thecattlemanmagazine.com /issues/1997/08-97/straightTalk.asp   (4919 words)

  
 Lockwood Creek Ranch - Angus, Hereford Cattle for sale
This marks the eighth consecutive year that cattle numbers have declined, which is a record liquidation phase for a cattle inventory cycle.
Cattle prices and economic returns were high enough in 2003 and the previous three years to stimulate herd rebuilding, but the adverse weather would not permit it.
The highest prices for feeder cattle usually occur during the early accumulation phase of the cattle inventory cycle, when heifer calves are retained for breeding purposes and fewer cows are sold.
www.lockwoodcreekranch.com /CDNContentFrm.aspx?id=curnewsmarket2.htm   (821 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online - HEREFORD CATTLE
Hereford cattle probably originated from wild aboriginal animals known to be in the Herefordshire area of West England as early as the fifth century.
Herefords as a distinct breed with the basic distinguishing characteristics of today were established by the last quarter of the 1700s.
The first Herefords were introduced to America by Henry Clay in 1817, when he brought a cow, a heifer, and a young bull to his Kentucky farm.
www.tshaonline.org /handbook/online/articles/HH/ath1.html   (683 words)

  
 Cattle Hereford Cattle society
The Hereford Female's ability to produce and wean a calf every year under a variety of environmental and climatic conditions makes her the most popular choice in any efficiently run beef herd.
The longevity of the Hereford Sire could be considered by the Pedigree Breeder to be a negative characteristic, such sires often in regular use at 10 to 15 years of age, which obviously reduces the need for replacement sires being produced by the breeders.
The similar and often longer life span of the Hereford Female is now however an increasingly important economic factor with the value of over 30 month stock at an all time low.
www.herefordcattle.org /breed.php   (358 words)

  
 HEREFORD MEETS MANY NAMESAKES (or Hereford Meat's Many Namesakes)   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Hereford gave its name to the cattle, and the cattle in turn gave their name to a dozen places in America.
Hereford Missouri is in Callaway County, named for Captain James Callaway who was killed in a fight with Indians near Loutre Creek.
Hereford West Virginia is in Jackson County, where Charles Justin Hall reported an encounter with a giant "humanoid" during a hunting expedition.
www.foodiesite.com /articles/2001-02/hereford.jsp   (1383 words)

  
 Colyer Herefords are registered Horned Hereford cattle breeders near Bruneau Idaho. Mulitiple Denver and National ...
Colyer Herefords are registered Horned Hereford cattle breeders near Bruneau Idaho.
Cattle are summered in mountain pasture near Fairfield, Idaho.
Dedication to producing quality cattle for the industry is evidenced by the utilization of ultrasound technology and trying to increase the carcass merit in the herd.
www.hereford.com /hereford.html   (226 words)

  
 Page Title
Includes images of Hereford cattle, desert plants, a man on horseback, lily pond, a building with an office sign, a house with two cars, and views of trees and a lake.
The farm raised Hereford cattle and it's primary crop income was from cotton.
Located twenty miles from Sanderson, Texas, the ranch raised Hereford cattle and Rambouillet sheep and was owned by N. Mitchell, who served as director of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce and was an advocate of programs to produce sterile flie to control screw worms.
swco.ttu.edu /audio_visual/frankreeves/page12.html   (1007 words)

  
 Hereford Cattle   (Site not responding. Last check: )
There are now at least 25 Countries around the World maintaining their own Hereford Cattle records, the ancestry of each and every calf born relating back to the cattle recorded within those early volumes of the Herd Book.
The Hereford Female's ability to produce and wean a calf every year under a variety of environmental and climatic conditions makes her the most popular choice in any efficiently run beef herd.
The longevity of the Hereford Sire could be considered by the Pedigree Breeder to be a negative characteristic, such sires often in regular use at 10 to 15 years of age, which obviously reduces the need for replacement sires being produced by the breeders.
schoolweb.missouri.edu /ashland.k12.mo.us/js/02page   (1318 words)

  
 Highridge Farm :: Victor Domino Polled Hereford Cattle :: Tennessee
Most cattle in the original Highridge Hereford herd were of RWJ, Fowler, and Trask breeding with influence from Mont-Vue and later Hadden.
The cattle are our passion and we are dedicated to this great breed promoting the select lineage of outcross Victor Domino bred Polled Herefords.
Modern Victor-bred Hereford cattle have been selected within our cow herd and sires to maintain the maternal traits and growth characteristics.
www.highridgeherefords.com   (223 words)

  
 Cattle Towns: Hereford, Texas
The wide-open plain is most suitable for raising and feeding cattle.
It was impossible for cattle to break through the ice for grass or water.
Cattle feeding is their main industry and they boast of being the “Cattle Capitol of the World.” There are more than three million cattle fed within a 50 mile radius of
www.cattlenetwork.com /merial_content.asp?contentid=195803   (1498 words)

  
 Chandler Herefords - Purebred Horned Hereford Cattle in Oregon on Family Ranch.
The demand for these cattle in the feedlot is apparent because they are almost always sold on the very same day that they were listed with competitive bidding and we have received top money always.
He caused quite a stir in the Hereford industry then, and is now gaining popularity again, as people are trying to put together as much Mark Donald breeding as possible, but of course it is diluted with other families of Herefords.
The demand for these cattle in the feedlot is apparent because they are almost always sold on the very same day that they were listed with competitive bidding and we have always received premium prices.
www.chandlerherefords.com   (807 words)

  
 KP RANCH - Miniature Hereford Cattle
While we at the KP Ranch work very hard to win Miniature Hereford cattle shows, it is just as gratifying to us to have the cattle that we have raised and sold win for other breeders.
The cattle we refer to as Miniature Hereford cattle today are merely a product of the original Hereford cattle of the 1950's and 60's that were not bred up to where they are today.
Height requirements need only be met at MHBA sanctioned shows, where the acceptable height for a mature Miniature Hereford bull is 48 inches measured at the hip and 45 inches for a mature female, measured at the hip.
www.miniaturehereford.com /history.htm   (451 words)

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