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Hereford
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Here·ford  (hûrfrd, hr-frd)
n.
Any of a breed of beef cattle developed in England and having a reddish coat with white face, chest, belly, and lower legs.
[After Hereford, a former county of western England.]
Hereford [ˈhɛrɪfəd]
n
1. (Placename) a city in W England, in Herefordshire on the River Wye: trading centre for agricultural produce; cathedral (begun 1079). Pop.: 54 326 (1991)
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) a hardy breed of beef cattle characterized by a red body, red and white head, and white markings
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Noun1.Hereford - hardy English breed of dairy cattle raised extensively in United StatesHereford - hardy English breed of dairy cattle raised extensively in United States
whiteface
beef, beef cattle - cattle that are reared for their meat
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The increased popularity and wider enthusiasm for the breed has also been reflected across a string of major summer shows this year, where Herefords have dominated many of the beef classes.
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The two-year-old in-calf Romany 1 Julia sold for 3,400 guineas to W M Pryce, of Penmaes and Hamal Herefords, Llanfillo, Brecon, and the two-year-old Romany 1 Angus for 3,000 guineas to B, H & M R Myers, of Boundless Herefords, Guildford, Surrey.
Top honours for Kelso breeders by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
 
 
 
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