General information about mini Herefords

In 1969 a breeding program was started to develop the miniature Hereford, starting with certified dwarf (chondro - genetic defect) free Hereford bloodlines. The goal was threefold: a small cow with high fertility, easy calving and a gentle disposition.

They are early maturing, excellent grazers and do not require any special supplementary feeding.

Easy to keep and very gentle.

The mini Herefords are hardy and adapt to different environments. They are currently found in more than 30 states of America as well as in Canada and Australia. In Europe, the Mini Herefords are not yet naturalized and are rather rare.

Two or three can be kept on the same surface area instead of one modern cow.

The Mini Hereford with its very gentle character is an ideal small cattle for the self-sufficient farmer with limited space.

Size of mini Herefords

HOW BIG DO MINI HEREFORDS GET?

BETWEEN 43 AND 47 INCHES ==> BETWEEN 109 CM AND 119 CM

This is the most common. In the US, these are offered the most. The emphasis here is mainly on meat production.

BETWEEN 39 AND 43 INCHES ==> BETWEEN 99 CM AND 109 CM

It's a bit more difficult to find.

SMALLER THAN 39 INCHES ==> SMALLER THAN 99 CM

Very rare.

This category is considered somewhat inferior by the renowned mini Hereford breeders in the USA because of their lower economic (=meat) value.

ATTENTION:

Bulls are not fully grown until they are 4 years old.

The cows are 3 years old and remain slightly smaller anyway.

Our

breed standard

Our breed - standard

We strive for animals that meet the following conditions or come as close as possible to them:

Size: Bull 115 cm - Cow 105 cm

Genetically hornless (homozygous) or surgically dehorned

Drawing: White head (eyeliners allowed)

Brown body (with dorsal stripe on neck)

White on belly and legs

Robust construction

Free from genetic abnormalities after DNA test

Studbook

Purchase price

All animals offered by us are registered in the official American Hereford studbook (AHA). This studbook is recognized worldwide just like the German, English, Danish, Australian etc.

Both parents are recognized as breeding animals by the American studbook and approved for breeding.

- DNA tested for ancestry

- DNA tested for various genetic abnormalities

The price depends on how closely the animals approach our breed standard.

Please note: Mini Herefords are an exclusive and rare breed.

The prices are therefore in the higher price range.

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