THE WHITEBRED SHORTHORN
'The vital link in the beef production chain'
The Whitebred Shorthorn is a completely seperate 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. |
