THE BLACK HEREFORD

Black Herefords, we feel, have benefits over other breeds. The Hereford cow is a versatile, prolific, and placid animal. For cowmen, fertility/reproduction is the most crucial component in making a profit. It is 10 times more vital than carcass traits and five times more important than growth. This makes sense since, regardless of how excellent a cow is, if she isn't producing a calf, she isn't earning money. The Hereford's popularity can be attributed to its versatility, females' capacity to wean a calf every year, adaptation to many types of diet, and temperment. The benefits of the Black Hereford breed are preserved while the black hide is added.

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What is black Hereford, and how does it differ from other cattle breeds?

To be registered as a Black Hereford, an animal has to have more than 62 percent Black Hereford breeding. To achieve this percentage, it usually takes three generations and begins with a Hereford (usually a female) mated with an Angus animal (usually a male).

Is Black Baldy and black Hereford the same?

Herefords comes in a range of red colors, but they are never black. A black baldy is a hybrid between a Hereford and a black bovine (typically an Angus). Although the color dominates, the calf also has white Hereford markings.

What is an F1 black Hereford?

It's the F1 generation or first cross of purebred Hereford and Angus which maximizes expression of heterosis,"

Hereford Cattle Advantage

Great maternal breed.
Very gentle.
Good carcass quality for marbling and tenderness.
Can be both horned or polled
Easily recognized by their white face.

Why are Herefords Black?

What distinguishes a Hereford from other cattle breeds?
The contemporary Hereford has a dark red to red-yellow face, crest, dewlap, and underline, as well as a white face, crest, dewlap, and underline. There are also white Herefords with white flanks and white marks below the knees and hocks. Herefords are docile, fast-growing cattle that provide high-quality steak.

What are the advantages of Hereford cattle?

Hereford genetics have been shown to increase the value of a cow herd by maximizing its fertility, feed efficiency, profitability, and docility for the benefit of the producer. The program is solely for heifers, and it produces females with higher longevity, docility, fertility, and profit each year.

What Make Black Hides more Valuable?

Cattle with more muscle mass will grow bigger and quicker and have higher feed conversions. This implies the feed they eat will cause them to acquire more weight and produce a higher-quality end product. Black Herefords, Angus, and their hybrids are breeds that are consistent with these outstanding traits.

Do Black Hide Cattle bring More Money than Other Hide Colors?

Yes , Heavier muscled cattle will grow bigger and faster and will have better feed conversions. This means the feed they consume will have a higher weight gain and a higher quality end result. The breeds that are consistent with these high qualities of Herefords, Angus, and their crosses.

What does homozygous mean in cattle?

Cattle with two black alleles are black (homozygous dominant), cattle with one black and one red allele are also black (heterozygous), and animals with two red alleles are red (homozygous recessive). The Angus bull is homozygous dominant, meaning he carries both black and white genes.

What does homozygous polled mean in cattle?

PP = homozygous polled signifies that this animal does not have horns and that all of its offspring will be born without horns. This animal does not have horns since it is Pp + heterozygous polled, however its progeny may or may not have horns depending on their mate.

Homozygous in Black Herefords.

If you cross a homozygous black (BB) Black Hereford with a homozygous red (bb) Polled Hereford, you'll get what's known as an F1. This is a Black Hereford that is heterozygous. You want a Black Polled Hereford that is homozygous for black calves, so you can mate it with anything and get a black calf.

Are black Herefords homozygous black?

When you cross a homozygous black (BB) Black Hereford with a homozygous red (bb) Polled Hereford, you obtain an F1. It is a Black Hereford with a heterozygous haplotype. You want a black calf from a homozygous Black Polled Hereford, so anything you breed it with will produce a black calf.

Is Hereford beef good?

In temperate climates, Hereford cattle are mostly utilized for beef production. The Hereford's disposition is more docile than those of other cattle breeds, making it simpler to handle. Its flesh is of excellent quality, comparable to that of Angus, another "British Breed" famed for its "marbling" (intramuscular fat).

Are Herefords Docile?

Herefords are generally docile and fast growing cattle with good beef quality.

Are Hereford cattle good mothers?

Calving. Hereford cows are known for having high reproductive rates and being easy to calve. The cows' maternal instincts are powerful. On farms and ranches, easy deliveries and natural motherliness reduce work needs.

Are black Herefords homozygous black?

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Things to Think About Before Starting a Black Hereford Cattle Farm

Cattle farming using Black Hereford cattle is prevalent in the Southeast, Midwest, and Western parts of the United States. It is a beef cow breed that is primarily used for meat production. The breed isn't ideal for producing milk, but it does produce higher-quality meat.

The Black Hereford cattle, as their name implies, are descended from Hereford cattle, but with a little help from black Angus cattle. Black colored cattle with white heads and finching came from a cross between the black Angus and the white Angus breeds.

In 1994, the late John Gage founded the American Black Hereford Association as a non-profit organization. The first Black Herefords that qualify for registration were registered in 1997. In 2003, the National Association of Animal Breeds designated the breed as an international breed.

By 2005, the organization had established its own Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) ratios for specific animals. These EPD ratios assist producers in properly predicting the performance of future progeny based on performance data obtained from each animal and its descendants.
The American Black Hereford Association is expanding rapidly across the United States, with an increase in both breeder membership and registered animals.
However, because these animals produce high-quality meat, establishing a commercial Black Hereford cattle farming operation for meat production will be an excellent and successful venture. Especially if you can simply promote the items in your area.

Cattle of the Black Hereford breed are tough and resilient. They're also well-adapted to their surroundings. As a result, launching a commercial Black Hereford cattle farming business will be simple and straightforward.

From acquiring cattle to caring for and proper marketing will lead to a profitable Black Herefor d cattle farming enterprise.

To begin a Black Hereford cattle farming business, you must first purchase high-quality, healthy, active, and disease-free animals. Purchasing high-quality animals is critical because high-quality animals always result in increased productivity and revenues.
The animals can be purchased at any local livestock market or from any existing Black Hereford cattle ranches. Just make sure the animals are of excellent quality.

Building a good housing system with all of the necessary amenities is critical for the Black Hereford cattle farming enterprise. A good house not only keeps the animals healthy, but it also keeps them safe from predators and bad weather.
Depending on your budget and the availability of building materials in your location, you may choose any type of cattle house system. Your house can be constructed entirely of concrete, or it can be constructed entirely of low-cost, readily available materials. Just make sure the animals are safe and comfortable in the house.

Cattle of the Black Hereford breed range in size from medium to big. As a result, they will need greater living space. Depending on the number of animals, make sure there is enough room within the house.

Install a proper ventilation system and make sure there is enough fresh air and light coming into the house. Make the house in such a way that it will be easy to clean. Also, keep the place clean on a regular basis.

The most crucial aspect of the Black Hereford cattle farming operation is providing high-quality, healthy, and nutritious food to the animals. Because adequate nutrition not only keeps animals healthy, but it also helps them develop and produce more.

Black Hereford cattle are a kind of beef cow. As a result, they'll need more grains than greens in their diet. Silage is another option for feeding your livestock, especially during the dry season.

The Black Hereford cattle, like many other domestic cattle breeds, require enough of clean, fresh drinking water on a regular basis. Always make sure that there is enough clean, fresh drinking water available to meet their needs. Never offer them tainted food or give them filthy water.

Breeding
Black Hereford cattle are excellent breeders by nature. If you retain a decent ratio of cows to bulls in your herd, they will breed readily. If you want to breed your cows, you can use artificial insemination.

Caring
For a successful Black Hereford cattle farming operation, it is critical to take proper care of your animals. Because proper care not only keeps the animals healthy, but it also helps them develop and produce more.

As a result, make every effort to look after your animals. Vaccinate and deworm them as soon as possible. Also, attempt to maintain regular contact with a local veterinarian.

Choosing The Right Black Hereford Bull

When it comes to buying a Black Hereford bull, I usually recommend buying from a reputable breeder and staying away from the Sale Barn. It's also vital to have a bull that comes from a stock that has been chosen for having low birth weights. In the balmy month of February, amid a blizzard, the barnyard bull of unknown genetics may just happen to father big calves that you end up having to extract from cows! Artificial insemination is used by many of your finest breeders, and it provides the best genetics. When it comes to bull choosing, don't take any chances!

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Country of Origin:	United States of America
Ideal Climate	Heat, Cold, Most Climates
Health Issues	No known health issues
Good Starter Cattle?	Novice to intermediate Cattle farmer/keeper level
Cattle Associations:	World Black Hereford Association and American Black Hereford Association
General Information:	The Black Hereford has a black skin. Black skin in cattle is an asset as the cattle are less prone to sunburn and skin diseases that are caused by too much exposure to the sun such as sunburnt udders, etc.

Description	The Black Hereford are usually completely black with a white belly and white face. The males usually have a slight hump between their shoulder blades and a very small dewlap. They have small white heads, long stocky blockish body, and medium-sized powerful legs.
Size:	Medium to large
Breed Color:	Black with white head and underbelly
Matures at age:	6 to 8 months or 9 + months
Puberty Age:	6 to 15 months
Breeding Age	13 to 15 months

Breeding Period/cycle:	Usually lasts 6 to 24 hours, Most ave. 12 to 16 hours, Cows usually come on heat every 21 days.
Estrous cycle:	Ave. 17 days to 24 days, Heifer – usually ave. 20 days , Cows – usually ave. 21 days
Gestation Period:	Usually, around 279 to 287 days but most gestation is 283 days. Cows that are carrying bull calf’s their gestation period is usually a little longer than cows that are carrying heifer calves.
Lactation Period:	Cows lactation period can last for up to about 10 months (305) days.
Drying off Period:	The cow should have a 12 to 14-month inter-calving cycle. Drying off period for around 60 days before she can calve again.

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Our bull calves average more then 500lbs at wean weight

Our focus at Missouri Black Herefords is to produce high performance homozygous cattle.

Our breeding program has some of the best gentics available from some of the top Black Hereford Breeders in the Country.

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fertility

Calves born to the black Hereford are more fertile and resilient.

feed efficiency

Far more feed efficient than most other breeds

Calving Ease

Calving Ease betters then most other breeds

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BLACK HEREFORD BREED OF CATTLE QUICK PROFILE OVERVIEW

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

COW BREEDING INFORMATION

Things to Think About Before Starting a Black Hereford Cattle Farm

Choosing The Right Black Hereford Bull

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Located in The Heart of the Ozarks

Our Black Herefords for Sale are Close and Convenient from Kansas, Oklahoma, Illinois, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas.

The Black Hereford Advantage

It has been documented that Hereford genetics maximize the value of a cow herd by leveraging its fertility, feed efficiency, profitability and docility

Breeding Only The Best!

In Homozygous Black Hereford Bulls

Bull Calves

Our bull calves average more then 500lbs at wean weight

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One of our herdsires weighing in at 2200 lbs

Our Mission

Our focus at Missouri Black Herefords is to produce high performance homozygous cattle.

Using only The Best Gentics

Our breeding program has some of the best gentics available from some of the top Black Hereford Breeders in the Country.

Winter Grazing of our Black Hereford Herd

Most years we have enough stockpiled fields to keep the herd fed thru the winter.

Expanding our Black Hereford Breeding Program.

A few years back we purchased 12 Homozygous Cow/Heifers from the annual ABHA show and sale.

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Our 2200lb Black Hereford Herdsire

The American Black Hereford Association in conjunction with Cedar Hill Cattle, Inc., of Howells, Nebraska compare Black Hereford sired steers with Angus and red Hereford sired steers on Black Angus cattle.

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