The Hereford ticks all the boxes

摘要

When asked why he switched from Continental bulls to the Hereford bulls now running with his 120 suckler cows, Benburb beef producer David Weir was very clear that the native breed bull 'ticks all the right boxes.' David, who farms with sons Simon andAlan, finds the modern Hereford bull produces calves that grow fast to finish early off grass. "Hereford sired stock produce high value, quality beef with traditional taste. On farm they are easy to calve, easy to work with and easy to finish sing lessmeal." "We use cross-bred Hereford, Angus and Continental cows imported from the west of Ireland, and dams with decent frames that cross with Hereford bulls to produce cattle that please us on the farm and prove ideal for retailers and consumers.