0
Most herefords are redish with white faces and a white mane, along with white on the dewlap down from the throat, inside the legs and white socks, and white on the belly and on the switch of the tail. Modern herefords also come as "red-necks" without any white on the top of their neck or on the throat area, and they also come in more brownish-red to a light brown. Others are found to have a deep red than normally seen on traditional herefords.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Do hereford cows sweat?
Only from their noses.
Did hereford cows and longhorn cattle breed?
Yes.
Where do Hereford cows originate from?
England. More specifically, this breed originated from the County of Herefordshire in England.
How are Hereford cows important to agriculture?
Herefords are beef cattle, thus Hereford cows produce calves that are raised and slaughtered for beef. They are also excellent for grazing on rangeland grasslands, pastures and crop stubble, and also produce manure which can be used on gardens and fields.
What can cows be cross bred too?
That all depends on what breed they are and where you are located, as well as what kind of calves your local markets are demanding. If they are Angus cows they can be cross bred to a Brahman, Hereford or Shorthorn bull. If they are Charolais cows, they can be bred to a Red Angus, Angus, Hereford, Simmental, Shorthorn, Limousin, Brahman or Santa Gertrudis bull.
Do Hereford cattle have a double layer of hair like Galloway cows?
Yes, but it's not nearly as thick or coarse as a Galloway's.
What is the weight of the hereford?
Cows weigh around 1100 to 1600 lbs, and bulls weigh around 2000 and 2800 lbs.
How many calves do polled hereford cows have?
Any cow can have a calf per year, usually cows will be able to breed and produce calves until they are 7-10 years of age.
What is the normal calf bearing life of a Hereford cow?
Most Hereford cows will be productive until they are around 10 to 15 years of age. Some may be older, depending on the productivity of the herd and her genetics as far as productivity is concerned.
Can black angus cows have white faces?
No. Black Angus cows are all black. You can only get black cows with white faces if they have a sire as a Hereford or traditional Simmental. These cows are called "black baldies" and should never considered as purebred Angus because they are not purebred at all: they are crossbreds.
What kind of cows have a white stripe down back?
Riggit Galloway, Lineback, and Hereford cows all have white stripes down their backs. These cows also have white stomachs and the Riggit Galloway and Hereford breeds can also have white on their faces and feet.
What animal breeds become a cow or bull?
This is a very strange question, because no matter what breed a cow or bull is, they are going to stay that breed and that sex no matter what. Also, a breed is one that is defined by certain physical characteristics such as size, coat colouration, and genetics, but never by sex or gender. For example, the Hereford breed cannot be a breed without both Hereford cows and bulls. These cows and bulls were born as Herefords, they never suddenly or magically became Hereford cows or bulls when they reached a certain size or age. The same goes for all other breeds of cattle. Looking at the question again, it seems you are asking what animal breeds have sexes named "cows" and "bulls" in them. The answer to that is bovines (cows/cattle) and buffalo.
