Beef Cattle Discovery - Breeds - Polled Hereford

Polled Hereford

• Origin - Des Moines, IA (developed from the Hereford of Herefordshire, England)
• Color - Rust brown to deep rich red body color with white on the face, crest, dewlap, underline, switch, and legs below the knee and hock.
• Other Descriptors - Moderate frame size, polled (hornless), deep brisket, well-developed fore-quarters, broad head, and stocky legs.
• Important Traits - Foraging ability, docile, and good fertility.