Weybrook Poll Herefords & Hampshire Down Sheep

29/06/2026

Nope, not cows or sheep but this lot might have even better pedigrees and that's saying something!...

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07/01/2026

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07/01/2026

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🌟 New Year new breed? 🌟

Here is one of THE most important traits this breed can offer you, your family, your farm ⬇️

Docility: A Defining Strength of the Hereford Breed

Docility has long been recognised as one of the Hereford breed’s greatest strengths. Calm, even-tempered cattle are easier and safer to manage, reduce stress on both animals and people, and fit seamlessly into modern livestock systems where efficiency and welfare are paramount.

Hereford breeders have consistently prioritised temperament, understanding that quiet cattle are not only more practical but also more productive.

Ben Lewis from Haven Herefords tells us why docility is important to him.

'Good temperament underpins performance in a suckler herd. Herefords’ natural docility supports better welfare, easier management and a more settled herd, all of which contributes to consistent results without worry'

Reduced stress can positively influence fertility, growth rates, and overall herd performance, while making day-to-day tasks such as handling, veterinary work, and transport significantly more straightforward.

For family farms, pedigree breeders, and commercial producers alike, Herefords offer reliability and peace of mind. Their docile nature makes them particularly well suited to mixed farming systems and environments where cattle are handled regularly or by multiple people.

In an industry that increasingly values animal welfare, safety, and sustainability, the Hereford breed continues to prove that good temperament is not an added bonus, but a fundamental asset.