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Hardy Whitebred Shorthorn calves survive minus 13 degrees

Adrian Wheelwright who farms near Forres, Morayshire reports that two of his Whitebred Shorthorn heifers purchased from Messrs Whitfield, Byers Hall, Northumberland, calved, unaided, outside during the night in the first week of January when night time temperatures reached as low as minus 13 degrees Celsius. The calves (both bulls) were well footed and suckled when they were checked the next morning.

Mr Wheelwright commented; “This shows the hardiness of the Whitebred Shorthorn - the fact that heifers showed the good mothering ability to be able to look after their calves in these temperatures is a definate plus for the breed.”