Black Hereford cattle are a breed of cattle primarily bred for meat production. It is originally descended from Hereford cattle, but with a mix of Black Angus cattle.
The Black Angus mix resulted in black colored cattle with a white head and finches. Late John Gage established American Association of Negroes Hereford as a not-for-profit corporation in 1994.
And in 1997, the first black Herefords were registered and qualified for registration. In 2003, the breed received international recognition. National Association of Animal Breeds.
By 2005, the association had established its own expected offspring difference (EPD) ratios for individual animals. These EPD ratios help producers use performance data from each animal and its offspring to accurately predict the performance of future offspring.
The American Black Hereford Association is experiencing explosive growth across the United States with a dramatic increase in the number of breeders and registered animals. Learn more about this breed of cattle below.
Characteristics of Black Hereford Cattle
Black Hereford cattle are indistinguishable in size and appearance from the original Hereford cattle, except for coloring. It is mainly a black breed of white-headed cattle and finches.
They are often crossed with black Aberdeen Angus for hybrid vigour. Photos and information from Wikipedia.
Advantages
Black Hereford cattle are primarily a breed of beef cattle. They are grown primarily for meat production.
Special Notes
Black Hereford cattle are very strong and hardy animals. They gradually become famous and popular due to their feed efficiency and docile temperament, like Hereford red cattle.
Many ranchers want to raise black cattle because black cattle tend to fetch more money in the market. But at the same time, breeders also want to have the characteristics of Hereford red cattle.
Some breeders also wish to bring Hereford-like traits to their black cattle while maintaining the black color.
The Black Hereford cattle breed allows breeders to achieve both of these goals. Currently, the breed is mainly used for beef production.
See the complete profile of this breed of cattle in the following table.
| Breed name | Black Hereford |
| another name | everything |
| Purpose of the breed | Mainly meat |
| Special Notes | Vigorous, very hardy, well adapted to the natural climate, suitable for consumption, excellent meat quality, relatively fast growth |
| Breed size | medium to large |
| climatic tolerance | native climate |
| coat color | black |
| horned | Not |
| milk production | Not really |
| scarcity | general |
| Country/place of origin | England |
