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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.
The Whitebred Shorthorn Association is a member of the National Beef Association and is supported by the Rare Breed Survival Trust.
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Upcoming Events
Dumfries House Open Day 2024
Saturday 7th September
Annual Blue Grey Sale
Harrison and Hetherington, Lockerbie
22nd October 2024
Kivells sale Holsworthy
23rd October 2024
Agri Expo
Harrison & Hetherington, Carlisle
Friday 1st November 2024
Annual Autumn Show
Harrison and Hetherington, Carlisle
Friday 8th November 2024
Regional Contacts
North East - Jonjo Pattinson 07867 512151
South West - Karen Wall 01598 741604
Scotland - June Taylor 01644 440551
About The Breed
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.
News
Spring Sale
Report 2024
A record breaking year for the sale judged by Mr John Rowell of Dumfries House with Gordon Jackson taking the top honours with Blackburn Geewhizz, winning the male title, Champion bull and Overall Champion.
Sales Dates
Released 2024
2024 Sales dates for Spring & Autumn are now available.
Autumn Sale
Report 2023
A total of 14 animals were forward for the 2023 Autumn sale of Whitebred Shorthorns.
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Meet Our Committee
President
Mr John Whitfield
Elected to council 1980
Vice President
Mr John Pattinson
1996
Secretary
Mrs Anna Pattinson
Vice Chairmen
Mr John J Pattinson
2020
Chairman
Mr Simon Redman
2015
Directors
Mr John Atkinson (2017), Mr Ian Bell (2013), Miss Helen Chard (2017), Mr C Graham (2020), Mr D Hamer (2019), Mr Andrew Hewson (2017), Mr Andrew Hogg (2010), Mr Gordon Jackson (1997), Mr Gordon Kyle (2013), Mr Keith Laurie (1983), Mr J J Pattinson (2020), Mrs June Taylor (2018), Mr Robert Telford (2010), Mr Trevor Wallace (2010)