Devon
The first Devon cattle reached what is now the United States in
1623. The ship Charity brought a consignment of red cattle (one
bull and three heifers) from Devonshire, England to Edward Winslow, the
agent for Plymouth Colony. These red cattle of Devonshire, brought in by
the Pilgrims, were probably the first purebred cattle to reach North
America.
Devon cattle are red in color, varying in shade from a rich deep red
to a light red or chestnut color. A bright ruby red color is preferred
and accounts for their nickname, the "Red Rubies." The hair is
thick and is often long and curly during the winter;
however, coats are short and sleek in summer. They are nicely
muscled, fine boned and stocky. Mature bulls in good
working condition weigh from 1700 to about 2200 pounds . Mature cows
range in weight from about 950 to about 1300 pounds. They are a
different breed than the South Devon.
How to
Contact the Breed Association:
Devon
Cattle Association
11035 Waverly
Olathe KS 66061
(913)583 1723
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