Hereford herd backed by US genetics grows demand

After introducing line-bred US genetics 15 years ago, Stranraer based Ervie Herefords continues to build a steely reputation for selling naturally reared and presented Hereford breeding bulls to commercial customers UK-wide.

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Hereford herd backed by US genetics grows demand

Calves are dehorned and their mothers vaccinated in mid-June, with everything split into the five tribes here before weaning in November. No creep-feed is offered to calves at all. Heifers and bulls...

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