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INCREASED EFFICIENCY FOR A WIDE RANGE OF SYSTEMS

Original Population Hereford breeders pride themselves on producing a high-yielding, compact beef animal with natural thickness and an unmatched ability to convert grass to quality meat.

Their conversion rate can be attributed to the skilled breeding of these cattle, having been selectively chosen for their docility, conformation and foraging ability since the 17th century.

These characteristics make them ideal for use within both suckler beef and dairy operations, with producers able to reduce inputs and create a highly desirable end product, whether selling as youngstock or finished beef.

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THE CLUB

The Traditional Hereford Breeders Club was formed in 1996 by Hereford cattle breeders within the UK who wished to maintain the native or Original Population of Herefords, which were bred from cattle that were born and reared in Great Britain and Ireland, and whose ancestry is traceable to the 1878 Herd Book.

The Club welcomes all new members who are either breeding Original Population Hereford cattle, using those genetics in non-Original Population herds or have an interest in the promotion and growth of the breed and would like to get involved!

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First Traditional Hereford breed classes at Moreton-in-Marsh

Breed Champion Boresisle Regina 87th from Mrs S Cowle New classes were added for Traditional Herefords at Moreton-in-Marsh Show on Saturday 5 September, where exhibitors gathered to display their cattle to upwards of 20,000 visitors at the event. Receiving the inaugural award for Traditional Hereford Breed Champion at this show was the 2019-born cow Boresisle Regina 87th from Mrs Sarah Cowle, Aylesbury, as judged by Mr Gerald Cox, Hereford. Breed Champion Boresisle Regina 87t

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Young member completes month-long work experience trip to Oregon

Nathanael worked on baling hay for export to the Japanese horse racing market In June, young Hereford breeder Nathanael, 16, took on a month long self-funded trip to volunteer on farms and learn about cattle farming in Oregon, USA. Here he details what he got up to, and how farming near the canyons differs from life at home in Wales. Nathanael says: “I travelled to Enterprise in Oregon, USA, to visit family friends and to experience the agricultural world internationally. I w

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Aug 7

Traditional Herefords at National Hereford Show, Tenbury Wells

At the 40th National Hereford Show held at Tenbury Wells on Saturday 1 August, Traditional Hereford entries from six exhibitors were presented within the breed classes judged by Mr Nigel Heatrick, Co. Monaghan, Ireland, with prizes given for highest placed Traditional in each class, as well as a Champion Traditional Hereford Exhibit and Reserve. Champion Traditional Hereford Langridge Snowy [*] from Miss F Cook The Traditional Hereford Championship was awarded to the ten-mont

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Aug 5

Young breeder wins rural business award

Taking place at the Royal Norfolk Show on Thursday 25 June, the Norfolk Rural Business Awards recognised nine category areas aimed at showcasing a wide range of Norfolk's best businesses, community groups and people. Photo: Norfolk County Council Winning the Best Emerging Talent category was young Traditional Hereford breeder Maxwell Eagle, who impressed the judges with his "desire and determination to build his Wissey herd of Traditional Herefords from scratch, he oozed pass

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Jun 25

Summer herd visit takes in award-winning Nash herd

Kindly hosting members for the THBC's annual summer meeting and herd visit on Wednesday 17 June were John & Pam King of the Nash herd, near Milton Keynes. Following a productive meeting and lunch which welcomed many long-standing and newer members alike, and which was the first meeting at the top table for new Club Secretary Adam Stanyer, the group moved to Wood End Farm for a tour of the Nash herd, overall winner of THBC Herd Competition in 2025. Members viewed impressive co

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Jun 17

South Buckland herd wins Traditional Hereford Championship at Royal Three Counties

Breed Champion South Buckland Major, bred and exhibited by Mr P Davies Bringing home the Royal Three Counties Traditional Hereford breed championship for the very first time was Dorset-based breeder Mr Peter Davies, Weymouth, whose homebred 2-year-old bull South Buckland Major took the top spot under judge Mr Keith Siddorn, Chester, on Friday 12 June. Born in February 2024 and praised on the day by the judge for having excellent locomotion and body traits, Major’s pedigree fe

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TRADITIONAL HEREFORD BREEDERS' CLUB

Promoting the Original Population of Hereford cattle

First Traditional Hereford breed classes at Moreton-in-Marsh

Young member completes month-long work experience trip to Oregon

Traditional Herefords at National Hereford Show, Tenbury Wells

Young breeder wins rural business award

Summer herd visit takes in award-winning Nash herd

South Buckland herd wins Traditional Hereford Championship at Royal Three Counties