Herefords can weigh from as little as 950 lbs (as the old type Herefords did way back in the mid 1800's), to, as today, more than 2500 lbs. Cows weigh from 950 to 1600 lbs (or more), and mature bulls weigh from 2000 to 2800 lbs. Average weight for a steer and heifer is around 1200 lbs.
On farms and ranches that raise and breed Hereford cattle.
Hereford is a town in England. Hereford is also a beef breed of cattle that originated in England.
Hereford cattle.
In 1817.
Oliver Siralvo Willham has written: 'A genetic history of the Hereford breed of cattle in the United States' -- subject(s): Cattle, Heredity, Hereford cattle
James MacDonald has written: 'History of polled Aberdeen or Angus cattle' -- subject(s): Beef cattle, Cattle breeds, Aberdeen-Angus cattle, Races, Bovins de boucherie, Aberdeen-Angus, Bovins 'History of Hereford cattle' -- subject(s): Beef cattle, Hereford cattle, Cattle breeds, Races, Bovins de boucherie, Bovins, Hereford (Race de bovins)
Primarily for beef production.
Jerseys and Herefords are breeds of cattle.
They're about the same.
Hereford cattle are primarily found on ranches throughout Montana, particularly in the central and eastern regions of the state, where open grasslands provide ideal grazing conditions. Many ranchers in Montana raise Hereford cattle for their high-quality beef and adaptability to the local climate. Additionally, Hereford cattle are often showcased at agricultural fairs and livestock shows across Montana, reflecting their popularity among local breeders.
By ship, when Henry Clay of Ashland, Kentucky imported two females and one bull from England, as were other subsequent importations of other Hereford cattle.
Earle W. Klosterman has written: 'A comparison of the Hereford and Charolais breeds and their crosses under two systems of management' -- subject(s): Hereford cattle, Breeding, Charolais cattle, Cattle