Goodbye!
With my last day fast approaching with the society I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support over the last 4 years.
Although there has been challenging times I have fond memories and have thoroughly enjoyed my time working with you all. The Hereford is a great breed with a fantastic future and I wish you all the very best for the years ahead.
We have limited late availability for adverts in the Breed Journal which is well into production, so please reach out if you would like to be included.
Breed Journals will reach members in early February.
Contact steve.rivers@ herefordcattle.org for further information
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Kind regards,
Paul Christmas Message from our Chairman
2024 has been a challenging year but I look forward to 2025 and rolling out our 5 year strategy. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our staff, Paul, Beverley and Tracey for their hard work along with council for their dedication and commitment to the good of the breed.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Best regards,
Phil Allman
SHOWS ROUND UP
Following the conclusion of the Show season for 2024, we look back at the most recent successes. For full reports please visit our website here
Agri - Expo
Judge Gary McKiernan certainly had his work cut out for him, as he carefully assessed each animal’s physical attributes, structure, and overall market potential. His scrutiny was evident as he took time to evaluate the depth of muscling, correct structure, and the animals’ performance potential in both breeding and commercial settings.
Following his summer show season success was young breeder L Jackson-Carr as he had yet another win under his belt with Dendor 1 Greta 39th. The October 2023 born heifer was bred by DE, ED, & AL Jones, but now resides with Liam. Sired by Solpoll 1 Vanquish and out of Dendor 1 Greta 27th this heifer once again demonstrated her presence and style by winning senior female, overall female and overall champion on the day. Mr McKiernan who hails from Ballinagh, Co. Cavan, was looking for correct, easy fleshing and stylish cattle.
In the reserve champion hot spot and not for the second time in following a stable mate this season was Dendor 1 Billy-the-Kid. This half sibling to Greta is sired by Solpoll 1 Vanquish and is out of Dendor 1 Wattle 9th. The March 2024 born bull oozed class and this was evident as he took the junior male, overall male and reserve overall champion places. Whether it was in the junior or senior sections, the influence of the Dendor herd was evident, with several of the top contenders and champions at the show stemming from their lines. Their continued success is a testament to the quality and consistency of their breeding program, which has become synonymous with producing cattle that excel both in the ring and on the farm.
Christmas Calf Show
Baybridge 1 Bob from LG Gould stole the show at this year’s Christmas calf show. Winning the overall supreme championship was a highlight for stockman Pete Compton, and with his own fan club cheering him on, the atmosphere was full of festive energy.
This exceptional January 2024 born bull, with his pedigree and accomplishments certainly highlight his impressive qualities and his success in the show ring this year. The combination of his sire, Weybrook 1 Drake, and his dam, Baybridge 1 Jasmine 2nd, seems to have produced a winning formula. His style and ring presence clearly made an impact right from the moment he entered, and judge Mr Jeremy Price took a shine to him as soon as he entered the ring.
Flashy heifer Ashdale 3 Queen 956 from TG, EI & EN Thorne made a strong impression at the event, giving Baybridge 1 Bob a real run for his money. The long journey from Pembrokeshire clearly paid off, with Non Thorne at the helm and partner Carwyn Lewis providing solid support. Ashdale 3 Queen 956’s performance was nothing short of impressive, especially considering she was the youngest animal in the ring. Her pedigree is certainly a winning combination, being sired by Fisher 1 Profile P456 and out of Ashdale 3 Queen 770. Securing the junior female title and reserve overall champion is an outstanding achievement.
Scottish Stars of the Future
JM Cant & Partners had an outstanding performance in the female division with Panmure 1 Plum B2 winning both the senior female and the overall senior championship. This December 2023 female was also sired by Romany 1 Thor FR T4, and out of Panmure 1 Plum T7. When both the senior female champion and her stable mate Bruno come home winners, it reinforces the consistency and quality of the breeding program at the Panmure herd.
Coming second in the senior female class was Fellowhills 1 Perfection Alice from J Hodge. Alice then went on to secure reserve female and reserve overall senior champion. Being a Solpoll 1 Perfection and Fellowshill 1 Royce Alice daughter stood her in good stead for the competition as the October 2023 born female shone in her classes.
UPCOMING EVENTS
2nd-3rd February Stirling Sale
11th February Dungannon Farmers Mart
18th April Dungannon Farmers Mart
19th April Spring Show & Sale, Shrewsbury Auction Centre
16th May Borderway, Carlisle
18th October Autumn Show & Sale, Shrewsbury Auction Centre
For a full list of Shows and events visit the event page on our website here
WHC 2028
Following the announcement that the 2028 World Hereford Conference would be hosted by the United Kingdom, the organising committee have been meeting regularly as we begin to scope out the main elements and timings of the conference. In October, we were extremely grateful to Posy Moody, General Manager of New Zealand Herefords, for giving up her time to meet us and discuss the learnings from their conference in 2020. The committee have also been in discussions with Field Farm Tours to support the delivery of key logistical aspects of the event.
Since then, committee members have also agreed on the roles and responsibilities they will be performing. These are as follows;
• Chairman - Matthew Rollason
• Budget/Finance – HCS General Manager (Currently Paul Sneyd)
• Sponsorship – James Ludgate
• Itinerary – Mark Roberts
• Conference Sessions – Ben Lewis & Matthew Rollason
• Shows & Events – Mike Shaw & David Makin
• Hereford Youth & Marketing –Emma Smith
If you have any queries or suggestions, please contact us by emailing matthew.rollason@ herefordcattle.org or through your regional council representative
Matthew Rollason
DNA & REGISTRATIONS
DNA Samples, Quality & Quantity
We are still experiencing hair samples being submitted to the office that are either soiled or too sparse. Before collecting your samples, please familiarise yourself with the instructions that are included with every pouch. These offer a clear guide that will ensure that you collect your samples correctly. Failure to do so may result in them being returned to you OR additional costs and delays.
If you would prefer to watch a video guide please select this link, how to sample https://youtube. com/shorts/i2_6PZUXUDQ?si=YndHYfkogrKG6ucl
Online registrations
It is a member’s responsibility to ensure that any online registration batches created are submitted within the specified timescale. Once you have finished adding the calves’ records and receive the Validated – click to go to Submit Screen message you must do so to complete the process. Any batches submitted late will be subject to the relevant additional fees and DNA testing where applicable.
If you have difficulty using the online system, please contact the office straight away so that we can assist you – a batch CANNOT be submitted with Fatal Errors but can be submitted with Warnings.
AI certificates
ALL calves got by Artificial Insemination (registered or notified) must have a copy of the relevant AI certificate submitted to our office in accordance with our rules. Pedigree certificates will NOT be released for calves got by AI unless the requirement has been met. Emailed copies are acceptable.
For members using DIY insemination we can supply DIY certs for the relevant inseminator to complete – please contact tracey.thomas@ herefordcattle.org to request some.
Calving
Please remember that calves need to be registered within 27 days and it is the member’s responsibility to submit online batches once they have been created.
Anything registered between 28 and 60 days of age will incur an extra £14.40 (inclusive of VAT).
Mandatory DNA testing
Progeny will not be accepted for registration unless the required testing has taken place:-
Herd sires
All herd sires to be DNA profiled (genotyping), must also include a test for the genetic defect hypotrichosis (hair disorder).
Herd sires carrying hypotrichosis
All calves born by a sire known to be a hypotrichosis carrier (HYC) must be tested for the condition. The cost of testing will be borne by the calf owner, but registration fees will be refunded on calves found to be carriers if they are deregistered at the request of the breeder.
First-time calvers
Any female having a calf registered with the Hereford Cattle Society for the first time must be DNA profiled (genotyped) and sire or parentage verified (if the sire or sire and dam have been previously SNP tested), testing for hypotrichosis is optional but recommended.
UKHY Update
UK Hereford Youth are pleased to announce that Maddie Clarke has recently been appointed as the first Youth Director to the board of trustees. She was amongst five other applicants who expressed an interest in serving on council for a term. This is a great testament to the youth section for putting themselves forward. The interview panel stated the quality was high.
We wish Maddie all the best for her new role in January and hope she enjoys contributing to the future of the breed.
5-year vision
In line with the society’s strategic plans, UKHY also have visions and ideas to promote the breed and the youth organisation.
‘UK Hereford Youth is a membership which has grown from strength to strength. A membership that encourages and promotes further development of all young Hereford breeders
and enthusiasts. We endeavour to do this by providing enjoyable experiences and learning opportunities in a safe environment’.
WHC USA
The team will have their first training session in January and will continue to meet every month thereafter. Sessions will cover many topics and subjects, including lots of research into their host country. There will be many opportunities to get involved as they have some exciting fundraising events coming up. Please show your support over the coming months as they embark on an adventure of a lifetime!
5-Year Strategic Plan
5-Year Strategic Plan
Strategy 2. Future of the breed = sustainability
To position the breed at the heart of grass fed sustainably reared beef . beef scheme and evidence the breeds positioning by embracing
5-Year Strategic Plan
STRATEGY 2. Future
of the breed = sustainability
To position the breed at the heart of grass fed sustainably reared beef. To launch a commercial beef scheme and evidence the breeds positioning by embracing genetic data.
Sustainability will be built around three major areas
Sustainability will be built around three major areas:
Strategy 2. Future of the breed = sustainability
To position the breed at the heart of grass fed sustainably reared beef . To launch a commercial beef scheme and evidence the breeds positioning by embracing genetic data.
Sustainability will be built around three major areas:
Year Strategic Plan
To deliver this strategy the following goals and actions will be taken:
Grass fed ethics
• To get 75% of cows in herd sizes greater than 20 cows to be recorded. To establish the Society as being best in class for EBV, linear scoring and genomic data.
Strategy 2. Future of the breed = sustainability
position the breed at the heart of grass fed sustainably reared beef beef scheme and evidence the breeds positioning by embracing genetic data.
Sustainability will be built around three major areas:
• To register 20% more Hereford cross calves per year to a point where the society has 100,000 extra calves on the ground by 2030 representing a 50% increase on its 2022 level of 190,000
Social
Farmers & producer partnership
Beef scheme
Social Environmental measurement
Environmental
Carbon & methane measurement
Financial
Regenerative farming
Soil health
Linkages to retailers & consumers
To position the breed at the heart of grass fed sustainably reared beef. To evidence this positioning with estimated breeding value (EBV), linear scoring and genomic data
Grass fed ethics
Beef scheme
Grassland
management
Animal welfare
Beef scheme
Sustainability index = beef from grass
To deliver this strategy the following goals and actions will be taken:
• To launch a commercial Beef Scheme with clear unique selling 300,000 animals and delivering positive returns to members.
Carbon & methane measurement
Animal health
• Sustainability index = beef from grass • Animal health
Finishing process from 30mths to 24mths
• To get 75% of cows in herd sizes greater than 20 cows to be recorded. as being best in class for EBV, linear scoring and genomic data.
Profitability
• To register 20% more Hereford cross calves per year to a point where extra calves on the ground by 2030 representing a 50% increase registrations.
• Finishing process from 30mths to 24mths
• To position the breed at the heart of grass fed sustainably reared positioning with estimated breeding value (EBV), linear scoring and
• Profitability
To deliver this strategy the following goals and actions will be taken:
• To launch a commercial Beef Scheme with clear unique selling points marketing towards 300,000 animals and delivering positive returns to members.
• To get 75% of cows in herd sizes greater than 20 cows to be recorded. To establish the Society as being best in class for EBV, linear scoring and genomic data.
To support the goal of grass-fed sustainable Hereford beef, the Society set out the following goals:
• Birth weight. 40kg to 45kg
• Mature cow size. 650kg to 700kg
• Daily Liveweight Gain (DLWG). 1.2kg
• Commitment from larger herds to record data.
Target 75% of all animals in herd sizes greater than 20 cows.
• Promotion and education of Breed Plan including Estimated Breeding Values (EBV), Linear Scoring and Genomic data.
• Promote traits for pelvic measurement for ease of calving.
• Promote docility and ease of handling index.
To support the goal of grass-fed sustainable Hereford beef, the Society set out the following goals:
rump
• Birth weight. 40kg to 45kg
• Mature cow size. 650kg to 700kg
• Daily Liveweight Gain (DLWG). 1.2kg
hock
• Commitment from larger herds to record data. Target 75% of all animals in herd sizes greater than 20 cows.
pastern
udder (cow, heifer), cod (steer), scrotum (bull)
• Promotion and education of Breed Plan including Estimated Breeding Values (EBV), Linear Scoring and Genomic data.
• Promote traits for pelvic measurement for ease of calving.
• Promote docility and ease of handling index.
COUNCIL MEETINGS
CALF MANAGEMENT LETTER
Strictly
As from July 1st, the calf management letter transitioned to ‘C’.
While this change is not mandatory, it can greatly aid in managing your herd and simplify the process when registering new animals being able to quickly identify a batch or year.
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Registrations fee increase
Due to falling revenues and no price increase in this area for many years council have decided to increase registration fees by 20%. This decision has not been taken lightly and will be effective from 1 February 2025.
When returning trophies please can we ask that you give them a quick polish!!
Disciplinary Committee to be formed
Council have decided to form a disciplinary committee which will be Chaired by Sir Bill Wiggin. Please can we ask two members to volunteer who would like to support Sir Bill in this role.
Any member complaints with regards to peoples behaviours will be dealt with by the committee. They will investigate the complaint and then report back to council and advise on any action or sanction that is necessary.
A procedure for this will be written so members are clear on how to make a complaint.
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HFYFC 80th Anniversary
On Sunday 27th October Herefordshire Federation of Young Farmers held their 80th Anniversary Celebration! Starting at the Town Hall club members new and old joined together to form a magnificent procession down to the Cathedral. It was truly a spectacle to see!
Buckenhill 1 Trans Am led the procession and paused at both the Hereford statue by the Old House and also outside Hereford House, our headquarters.
During the service members spoke greatly of the triumphs and challenges within Young Farmers, Junior Field Day winners read their original poems celebrating 80 years of HFYFC and hymns and readings encompassing the beliefs and hopes for the future of Young Farmers.
They were joined by His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Herefordshire, Mr Edward Harley, NFYFC President Mr John Lee and NFYFC Chairman Mr Drew Bailey on a historic day for HFYFC!
Hereford Cathedral allowed the Federation to host this momentous occasion within their great walls and the Dean and Bishop conducted a truly memorable service!
BREEDPLAN®
Breeding for Production System Efficiency
ABRI Extension Services
Many traits contribute to the profitability of cattle production systems. This article will discuss how BREEDPLAN EBVs fit in cattle production systems and how cattle producers can utilise them to select for more efficient cattle. To increase commercial cattle profitability, cattle producers need to consider both the sources of income and the costs of production. If we break the profit equation for commercial beef production down into its simplest form, we get the following:
Profit (£) = Number of Calves x Weight (kg) x Quality (p/kg)
- Cost of Production (£)
A Modern Genetic Evaluation System for Beef Cattle
BREEDPLAN offers all beef cattle breeders the potential to accelerate genetic progress in their herds and to provide objective information on stock they sell. Developed in Australia, BREEDPLAN is now used in many of the world’s prominent beef producing countries.
Provided by the Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI) to both Australian and international clients, BREEDPLAN represents the most widely used genetic evaluation service for beef cattle internationally. Over 60 different BREEDPLAN evaluations have been developed, representing over 14 million animals, almost 40 beef cattle breeds and at least 100 breed associations distributed across 14 countries.
desired target market, the relevant BREEDPLAN Growth EBVs could be 200 Day Growth (weaners), 400 Day Weight (yearlings) or 600 Day Weight (later ages). Additionally, the Milk EBV quantifies the maternal contribution (e.g. milk and maternal behaviour) to each animal’s weaning weight. All Growth EBVs are reported in kilograms (kg).
BREEDPLAN uses an advanced modern genetic evaluation system (based on Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (BLUP) technology incorporating multi-trait analysis procedures) to produce Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) for recorded cattle across a range of important production traits. While BREEDPLAN technology can be used at a number of levels, those wishing to join a BREEDPLAN analysis typically do so via a breed society/association (or breeding group). Within a breed society analysis, members are able to compare BREEDPLAN EBVs between herds. International genetic evaluations are also common, where breed societies from a number of countries pool their data for analysis (e.g. TransTasman BREEDPLAN analyses). There are also options available outside of the breed society structure (e.g. for commercial breeders or composite and crossbred herds).
If we look at each of these components in turn, the relevant BREEDPLAN traits can be observed. It is important to note that no one society reports all of the EBVs that BREEDPLAN can calculate. This is due to variation in breeding objectives and levels of data recording between societies.
Number of Calves is determined by the number of calves born (fertility) and calf survival (calving ease). Each year a calf is not conceived or does not survive means a year where the cow is carried without performing her primary role. A number of BREEDPLAN EBVs contribute towards calf survival including Calving Ease Direct (%), Calving Ease Daughters (%), Birth Weight (kg) and Gestation Length (days). Fertility EBVs include Scrotal Size (cm) and Days to Calving (days; not currently published for the Hereford Cattle Society).
The Weight of the individual progeny has multiple influences on the profit equation. In the context of income, an animal’s size is the largest contributor to its value. Depending on the
A Wide Range of Traits
BREEDPLAN calculates EBVs for a wide range of production traits. These EBVs provide an estimate of the animal’s genetic worth and thus provide a useful tool for beef producers wishing to improve the genetics in their herd. BREEDPLAN can
Carcase Quality also contributes to the value of sale animals. The relevant BREEDPLAN Carcase EBVs are Carcase Weight (kg), Eye Muscle Area (sq. cm), Rib Fat (mm), Retail Beef Yield (%) and Intramuscular Fat (%).
also report Estimated Progeny Differences (EPDs) to conform to reporting conventions in other countries.
The diagram below lists the BREEDPLAN EBVs that are currently being produced. Note: not all analyses offer all traits.
Livestock producers tend to be good at
from processors. Unfortunately, the costs of production are a lot harder to see and quantify, and thus are easier to overlook. Ideally, a seedstock recording program would allocate as many resources to recording and selection emphasis to reducing the cost of production, as it does towards maximising income.
The Cost of Production is determined by multiple factors, some of which appear in or are closely related to the income components of the profit equation. Unfortunately, some of these are negatively correlated with their income equivalents. For example, an animal’s size (Growth EBVs) is the largest contributor to its value (income) but also determines how much an animal needs to eat each day to maintain its size (cost). As a consequence, a popular selection objective to balance this relationship is to select for fast growth to sale weight in the progeny from moderate sized mature cows
(Mature Cow Weight EBV) that require less feed. This can be achieved by selecting curve-bender animals and/or by using a larger terminal sire over smaller cows. Cow nutrition is the largest cost of any beef production system and applies to all cows regardless of whether they produce a live calf or not.
The carcase traits contribute to both the income and cost sides of the profit equation in a manner similar to the growth traits. Both carcase and growth traits determine the value of sale progeny (income) and influence the age at which each animal reaches market specification (cost of production). Additionally, Australian research has shown that the cost of production for a higher grade carcase is broadly similar to the cost of producing a poorer one, so targeting better carcase quality can be more economically efficient.
Milk is another trait that occurs on both the income and cost sides of the profit equation. Milk is a nutritionally expensive trait and breeders are encouraged to consider the optimum Milk EBV for their production system. Selection for increased milk production may be warranted when cows are run under good nutritional conditions (e.g. improved pasture), while poorer environments (e.g. moorland) may not support cows with higher Milk EBVs. In addition, high milking cows may not get back in calf as easily as lower milking cows in the following year.
The Net Feed Intake EBVs (NFI; kg feed per day) are an estimate of the genetic differences between animals in feed intake at a standard weight and rate of weight gain. As such, NFI EBVs have an obvious role in determining the cost of production and overall beef production efficiency. Unfortunately, it is uncommon to see the NFI trait recorded outside of breed society progeny tests due to cost and the availability of the test equipment. This has limited the availability and utility of the resulting EBVs. Given the complexity of combining all of these EBVs into a breeding objective in an appropriate
manner, it is perhaps is not surprising, although suboptimal, to see that recording levels for the income traits are much higher than for those that determine the cost of production. Fortunately, BREEDPLAN utilises a sophisticated piece of computer software called BreedObject that accounts for all of the above when creating the selection indexes that breeders can use to select cattle that are efficient producers of beef. To assist in this process, the Hereford Cattle Society currently publishes the Hereford Self Replacing Index and the Hereford Terminal Index.
SUMMARY
Breeding for production system efficiency involves consideration of a number of traits. Fertility is paramount; after all, a cow in the breeding herd should raise a live calf each year and failure to do so makes her a drain on resources. Faster age to turnoff, achieved through selection on a combination of growth and carcase traits, reduces the amount of feed required for the same amount of product. With feed being the biggest cost in any beef production system, maintaining production levels while minimising required feed input will also improve economic efficiency. While NFI EBVs can assist with this, they are not widely available and so many breeders will only be able to utilise mature cow weight to apply selection pressure on mature size and associated feed intake. Balancing all of the traits that influence efficiency is made easier for beef producers with the availability of the Hereford Self Replacing Index and the Hereford Terminal Index, as these balance both the income and expense sides of the profit equation. For further information on breeding for efficiency, please contact ABRI Extension Services.
Champion of the World 2024 - Herefords Succeed
Moralee 1 Kylie KS S3 - winner of Miss Europe
Spartan 1 Victoria’s Secret - 2nd place Miss Europe
Milovaig 1 Vindicator - 3rd placed bull champion of Europe
Moralee 1 Kylie
This cow just keeps on giving - the accolade comes after being a successful show heifer in 2019 winning National Poll Show Junior Champion and Shrewsbury Christmas Calf Show Supreme Champion. She missed the Senior Heifer year in 2020 due to covid and returned to the show ring in 2023 as a 5 year old cow with bull calf at foot where she had a string of successes. This year she had April born twins at foot, but this didn’t stop her continuing the winning streak with more championships including breed and interbreed success.
“She is a dream cow - born to show but this winter she remains out in the field with the spring calving cows until they come in to calve in March” commented Tom & Di.
Daughter of the original Moralee 1 Kylie and sired by Danish bull SMH Kingsize (who also sired 2021 Champion of Europe Moralee 1 Rebel Kicks). The Kylie line has become Moralee Herefords most
successful line with a number of show and sale topping males and females.
Two representatives from Moralee Herefords will be attending the Hereford Breeder gathering of Champion of the World winners at the end of January in Fort Worth, Texas.
Spartan 1 Victoria’s Secret
Victoria’s Secret has been part of Spartan Herefords show team for 3 years now, sired by Solpoll 1 Perfection, who has sired numerous champions and is stronghold in the herd now. Victoria took to the Highland Show in 2022 taking Reserve Junior Female Champion.
She then returned in 2023 taking Overall Female and Reserve Breed Champion, returning again in 2024 taking Female and Overall Champion, also replicating this result a month later at Great Yorkshire Show. To take the Silver Medal in this competition is another fantastic result for Spartan, especially after being crowned Hereford Female and Polled Female of the UK earlier this year.
Martin Poyser and daughters of Coxon Herefords bought Vindicator in November 2022 from Calum Smith of Milovaig Herefords. This latest award caps two years of success.
The Poysers bought Vindicator to bring fresh blood into their herd and for Martins daughter Molly to gain confidence and as a starting point to enter the ring at the local shows. Molly had noticed him first and brought him to Martin’s attention. They both really liked the look of him and went to view him and subsequently purchased him.
Molly spent the winter getting to know Vindicator and started to work with him which has led to a very close bond between them both. They didn’t envisage quite what happened with his success. The first show they took Vinny to was in Northumberland (May 2023) where he was placed 3rd in his class. This was Molly’s very first time showing which led to her entering the local shows in 2023. He attended Echt Show, Banchory Show, New Deer Show, Turriff Show
and Tarland Show where he won Any Other Breed Champion at them all. He was placed reserve senior male champion at the Scottish National Show in Perth 2023.
After the success of 2023 they decided to collect semen from Vindicator. They entered the Royal Highland Show in June 2024 where he came second in his class. Following on from the Highland Show the season kept at a high with Vindicator winning Overall Cattle Champion and went on to win Supreme Champion at Echt show 2024. In a predominantly continental part of Scotland, they were the first any other breed champion to win the supreme championship of Echt show. A week later they then travelled 200 miles south to Biggar to the Hereford Scottish nationals where Vindicator went on to win the overall Hereford Champion. Three more local shows followed in the summer where they were placed any other breed champion again at all three.
Vindicator was eligible to enter Hereford Champion of the World and came 3rd in Europe. Needless to say they are just delighted with how he has done and who knows what 2025 will bring.
Semen is now available with UK Sires.
Vindicators breeding is the following: Sire: Shraden 1 Perestroika Dam: Milovaig 1 Bonnie Belle 6th
CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Don’t forget to reach out and get involved with your local Club or Association
Midlands & East Anglia
Hereford Breeders' Association
Peter Moyes, secretary 07767 353205
petermoyes@btinternet.com www.meahba.co.uk
Hereford Cattle Breeders' Association
West Midlands
Matthew Bailey, secretary 07557 951830
matt@thefarmbosbury.com
South of England
Hereford Breeders' Association
Nick Williams, secretary 07977 135624
sehbasecretary@gmail.com www.southofenglandherefords.co.uk
North of England
Hereford Breeders' Association
Phil Massey, secretary 07878 665309
nehbasecretary@gmail.com www.northernherefordcattle.com
National - Traditional
Hereford Club
Sarah Cook, secretary 07771 333303
alcroftcattle@hotmail.co.uk www.traditionalherefords.org
South Western
Hereford Association
Shelly Locket, secretary 07472 998868
shellylockett@icloud.com www.herefordsouthwest.com
National - Hereford Club
Horned & Dehorned
Sarah Cook, secretary 07771 333303
alcroftcattle@hotmail.co.uk
www.nationalherefordclub.co.uk
Northern Ireland
Hereford Breeders' Association
Stephen Cherry, secretary 07779 036556
steviecherry_69@yahoo.co.uk www.herefordni.co.uk
Scottish
Hereford Breeders' Association
Pauline Wason, secretary 07855 237474
saltireherefords@btinternet.com
Dyfed
Hereford Breeders' Club
Liz Roderick, secretary 01792 390389
tombankfarm@aol.com www.welshherefords.co.uk
North Wales
Hereford Breeders' Club
Audrey Morgan, secretary 01745 833012
morganfardre@btconnect.com www.welshherefords.co.uk
Powys
Hereford Breeders' Club
Glenn Pritchard, secretary 07903 021680
gpritcharf@gmail.com www.welshherefords.co.uk
