The American Hereford Association reports increases in registrations and memberships this fiscal year, while sale averages climbed. The breed's drive for genetic improvement includes a focus on the female.
The Premium Red Baldy program is a collaborative effort by the American Hereford Association (AHA) and the Red Angus Association of America (RAAA), that combines the best of both breeds to produce productive females.
At the meatcase, Certified Hereford Beef® is one way the nation’s cattle producers are capitalizing on a great eating experience – and building a positive story about how their product is raised.
Hereford breeders have made significant genetic progress during the last decade — posting a 17% reduction in birth weights, a 20% increase in growth traits and an impressive 150% gain in marbling since 2008.
