South Devon
South Devon have existed in south-west England for
about 400 years. They are believed to have evolved from the large red
cattle of Normandy which were imported to England at the time of the
Norman invasion. Over 100 years of selection for performance have
given the South Devon its outstanding qualities of beef and maternal
characteristics.
The South Devon is the largest of the British
native breeds, being large-framed, more muscular in shape and later
maturing. Its color is a rich, medium red with copper tints,
though it varies in shade and can even appear slightly mottled. The skin
is exceptionally thick, loose and mellow. They have a wide muzzle and
dark eyes. The breed is mostly horned
although naturally polled individuals do exist and polling is now being
actively pursued. South Devon yield leaner carcasses than do other
British breeds. The South Devon temperament is excellent.
Henry Wallace, former US
Vice-President, was the first to import the breed into the United
States. A breed society was formed in the US in 1974.
Devon are a
different
breed .
Cattle Today has the information you are looking for about
South Devon cattle. To ask a question about them,
CLICK
HERE and get an answer! News and information you just can't find anywhere
else. Just click below and see what's there.
You'll find a list of
South Devon Breeders, how to contact the South Devon Association, information about the
South Devon breed, a Q&A Board where
you can ask questions, hundreds of links to sites of interest to South
Devon breeders, and the USDA Market Report.
|
