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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
Spring Sale
Friday 3rd March 2023
Harrison & Hetherington, Carlisle

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 2022
A good entry of animals were forward for the annual Spring sale of Whitebred Shorthorns expertly judged by Mr R Lund of East Clough Farm, Sedburgh.
Sales Dates
Released 2023
2023 Sales dates for Spring & Autumn are now available.
Autumn Sale
Report 2021
A pleasing total of 17 animals were forward for the Autumn sale of Whitebred Shorthorns, and a further 11 animals for the dispersal sale from Messers Robinson, Ottercops.
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Meet Our Committee
President
Mr Ian C Robinson
Elected to council 1979
Vice President
Mr John Whitfield
1980
Secretary
Mrs Anna Pattinson
Vice Chairmen
Mr Simon Redman
2015
Chairman
Mr John Pattinson
1996
Directors
Mr John Atkinson (2017), Mr Ian Bell (2013), Miss Helen Chard (2017), Mr Brian Crawshaw (1999), Mr C Graham (2020), Mr D Hamer (2019), Mr Andrew Hewson (2017), Mr Andrew Hogg (2010), Mr Gordon Jackson (1997), Mr Chris Jefferey (2019), 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)