The SA Hereford Cattle Breeders’ Society aims to promote and protect the interests of Hereford breeders in South Africa.
To this end, the SA Hereford Cattle Breeders’ Society strives to compile, keep and maintain accurate records of Hereford pedigrees and particulars of all animals registered through the Society by the Association in the Herd Book. This is done, firstly to maintain the purity of the breed and secondly, to promote and encourage the breeding as well as genetic improvement of the production potential of the breed based on sound selection criteria.
The cattle are divided into two divisions, namely the Proper Hereford Division and the Pureblood Hereford Division, which are recorded in separate herd books. Both of these are again divided into two sections, namely horn and polled. The integrations of the proper and pureblood animals are not allowed.
The SA Hereford Cattle Breeders’ Society compiles and maintains breed standards based on production testing records and visual appraisal for genetic defects and conformation in as far as it is related to functional efficiency. All production data is made available to the council, inspectors and appointed subcommittees.
Besides this, the society actively promotes the breed through various media channels and the competitive showing of animals. It also promotes and hosts the sales of animals, with even Hereford branded clothing being available on the society’s website.
Information is communicated to members via the internet, newsletters, journals and the annual general meeting, which is hosted once a year.
Hereford cattle are a large breed of South Africa's beef production. The origin of the Hereford breed is uncertain...