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News:
> South Devon boxed beef suppliers added to website, members if you would like to be added just let us know >>more

> The Dispersal Sale of the Flete herd will take place at South Battisborough Farm, Holbeton, Plymouth, Devon, on Tuesday 2nd March commencing at 12 noon. The sale catalogue is currently in production and will shortly be available to download.

> 2010 Sale Dates - >>more

> FIRST NATIONAL SHOW OF SOUTH DEVONS - 10th-12th June 2010, at the Royal Cornwall Show - With a vacuum left by the demise of the Royal Show, the South Devon Herd Book Society has decided it’s a good time to launch its annual National Show >>more

> Entry forms for the Spring Show & Sale are now available from the office.

> DNA Testing Since 2008 it has been a Society requirement that all bulls are DNA tested for sire verification at time of pedigree registration. A further step is taken now, >>more

> Vendors at Society sales will be encouraged to complete a Herd Health Declaration at time of entry to the Sale >>more

The Native Breed for Today's Challenges

South Devon

Well known for its strong maternal and beef qualities, the South Devon is commercially placed in the modern suckler herd, both intensive and extensive. Its many attributes lend itself well to crossing with other native and continental breeds to suit individual beef producers' specific requirements, whilst also enabling the pedigree breeder to produce excellent suckler replacements and terminal sires, and top quality marbled beef.

The South Devon's renowned docility is a very important consideration for the modern beef producer who is reliant on limited labour resources. The cattle grow quickly on an early diet of plentiful rich milk, and are excellent forage converters. The beef that is produced is marbled and tender, and sought after by butchers and restaurants who recognise its premium quality. >>more

Society Information:

> For more information about the South Devon breed or Society membership please contact Caroline Poultney, Breed Secretary, on 01392 447494 or click here

> The Society uses Breedplan under licence from ABRI in Australia for its pedigree and performance recording >>more

> Click to view current South Devon Newsletter

> Click to view current SD World Newsletter

> New Merchandise for Sale List >>more

> South Devon Semen List click here

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