THE WHITEBRED SHORTHORN
'The vital link in the beef production chain'
The Whitebred Shorthorn is a completely separate breed from
the Beef Shorthorn or Dairy Shorthorn. Whitebred Shorthorns
are bred mainly in the border counties of England and Scotland,
and although the origin of the breed is somewhat obscure, it
is likely that they were derived from the white dual purpose
Shorthorn cattle, locally known as the Cumberland Shorthorn.
The Whitebred Shorthorn bull is bred primarily as a crossing
bull to mate with any breed of female, but principally with
the Galloway to produce the noted Blue Grey, and the Highland
producing a Cross Highlander, the progeny being well suited
to the full range of British climatic conditions.
| W |
Winter in or out |
S |
Selected breeding |
| H |
Hardy |
H |
Health record
good |
| I |
Improve any crossbred
dam |
O |
Old breed new
uses |
| T |
Temperament quiet |
R |
Regular breeders |
| E |
Ease of management |
T |
Tried and trusted |
| B |
Bluegrey sire |
H |
Hair medium and
soft |
| R |
Reliable milkers |
O |
Originally dual
purpose |
| E |
Easy calving |
R |
Rearing ability |
| D |
Diverse habitats |
N |
Naturally reared |
The Whitebred Shorthorn Association
is a member of the National
Beef Association and is supported by the Rare
Breed Survival Trust. |
