ABOUT THE HEREFORD BREED

The Hereford Cattle

  • Excellent meat quality.
  • Early maturity and high performance on forage based diets.
  • Adaptability – Herefords thrive in a wide variety of environmental conditions.
  • Excellent temperament.
  • Easy calving ability.
  • Good fertility.

Hereford sizes and stats of the breed

Weight: 
Male: 1800 lbs. (bull)
Female: 1200 lbs

Height:
Male: 152 cm (59.8 in.)
Female: 140 cm (55 in.)

Coat: Red, white

Gestation period: 289.0 days

Use: Beef