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News:

> The Society’s 3rd National Show will be held at the Three Counties Show from 15th to 17th June. The prize schedule is currently in production, and a full programme of events will shortly be available. Following the great success of the previous National Shows in Norfolk and Cornwall a good attendance of exhibitors and visitors is anticipated! For more information please contact the Breed Secretary.

> The Society’s Annual General Meeting will be held at the Devon Hotel, Exeter, on Tuesday 27th March, followed by the Society Dinner. The Spring Show & Sale will be held at Exeter Livestock Market on Wednesday 28th March

> Dispersal Sale of Roskilly Herd of Pedigree South Devons - 25th October - click for report

> Sale Report for The Society’s Autumn Show & Sale held at Bristol on 4th October - read more

> 2nd South Devon National Show Report - read more

> National Herd Competition - The South Devons’ National Herd Competition has recently been judged, - read more

> SOUTH DEVON SOCIETY REPORTS ANOTHER GOOD YEAR FOR THE BREED - read more

> South Devon boxed beef suppliers, members if you would like to be added - read more

> 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, read more

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

South Devon meat now selling to Waitrose and Morrisons at a Premium

Waitrose stores in Devon and Cornwall are now selling beef on their fresh meat counters from cattle sired by pedigree registered South Devon sires, under the West Country brand. To find out if your cattle may be eligible for this scheme which carries a premium are invited to contact SDHBS.

Morrisons’ Traditional Beef Breeds include the South Devon breed – quite naturally, since numerically the breed is the third largest beef breed native to the UK. A premium of 10p/kg is payable for eligible cattle. For more information please contact SDHBS, or Woodheads.

1st National Show

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

> The Society looks forward to the World Congress in 2011 which is being organised in Australia. For more information please contact SDHBS

> Merchandise for Sale List >>more

> South Devon Semen List - click here

> South Devon NEW AI BULLS now available - click here

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