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News:
> Sale of cow section of the Shobrooke herd, Exeter Livestock Centre, Thursday 2nd September

> Reduction Sale of the Welland Valley herd on Tuesday 14th September - for catalogue click here | weblink


> FIRST NATIONAL SHOW OF SOUTH DEVONS - The South Devon Herd Book Society’s decision to stage their first National Show at the Royal Cornwall Show was thoroughly rewarded by a big turnout of quality cattle from 28 exhibiting herds from as far away as Scotland, Yorkshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire >>more

> SOUTH DEVON HERD BOOK RECORDS SIGNIFICANT GROWTH - new President is Mr Mike Kettlewell >>more

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

> 2010 Sale Dates - >>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, >>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

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

> New Merchandise for Sale List >>more

> South Devon Semen List click here

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