THE WHITEBRED SHORTHORN
The
Whitebred Shorthorn (often refered to as the White Shorthorn)
is bred primarily as a crossing bull to mate with any
breed of female, but principally with the Galloway to produce the noted Bluegrey, and
the Highland producing a Cross Highlander, the progeny
from both these crosses being well suited to the full
range of British climatic conditions, and able to utilise
the poorest of grazing land.
The Whitebred Shorthorn is a completely seperate
breed from the Beef Shorthorn or Dairy Shorthorn.
The typical animal should have a docile temperament and
an outer coat of soft hair and a thick mossy undercoat.
The head should be of a medium length with a good wide
muzzle and bold bright eyes. The neck too, should be of
medium length, blending in smoothly at the shoulders and
the top, in line with the back. The ideal frame should
have a good covering of firm flesh, should be wide at the
pins, should have a straight top line and the body should
be deep throughout with a good spring of rib. It is most
important that legs and feet should be sound. The feet
should be free from any tendency to turn upwards or inwards.
The legs should be of nice flat bone and “set at
the corners” to give a well balanced appearance.
The bull should be of good conformation and have the
ability to transmit conformation and growth potential
to steer calves, which will thrive and grow to prime
beef
quickly and economically.
The cow should have good milking qualities, the udder should
be compact with medium sized teats, well spaced and having the appearance of
being able to produce ample milk and be a long weaning regular
breeder.
In 2004 the Whitebred Shorthorn was added
to the Rare Breed Survival Trust's Watchlist as a "critical" status
1 breed.
History of the
Whitebred Shorthorn Breed
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