Devon cattle

(dĕv`ən), breed of cattle originated in England and brought to America by colonists as early as 1623. They range in color from deep red to pale chestnut, the most popular being "ruby red." The breed was used for centuries in England for draft animals. In the United States they were raised extensively as a dual-purpose breed, i.e., for both dairy and beef production, but are no longer important economically.

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He built up the world's largest herd of South Devon cattle, a breed he loved so much that he became President of the Royal South Devon Herd Book Society - whose patron was the Queen Mother - and he was flown across the world to judge the breed at shows.

Family tributes to pioneering farmer Charlie; man who opened uk's oldest farm shop has died, aged 95

According to the American Milking Devon Cattle Association, there are only about 1,200 to 1,500 living animals registered at any given time.

Rare breeds See unusual livestock, poultry at Garfield Farm show on Sunday

The native entry peaked at PS1285 for an Angus steer at 19 months from Dennis Burn, Aydonshield which sold to Fraser Scott, Morpeth and another highlight saw South Devon Cattle from Messrs Ord, Newton Greens, Morpeth peak at PS1220 for two big steers at 18 months to the same purchaser.

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The focus of the cover story is the Livestock Conservancy's efforts to expose veterans to the possibility of raising heritage livestock breeds--animals such as Red Devon cattle and Leicester Longwool sheep.

Answering the call

Try Devonshire clotted cream from Devon cattle, sugared hams from Mulefoot hogs, or roasted Rouen duck.

Heritage breeds: why they're important: traditional animal breeds benefit both homesteaders and consumers with their hardiness, adaptability, flavorful meat and genetic diversity

There, the family raised saddlebred horses, Romney sheep, Angora goats and Devon cattle. The children raised chickens.

Ranch hill ramble

Bicknell's next life chapter will be dedicated to her farm, raising grass-fed Devon cattle and other heritage-breed livestock.

Polston to lead Bar's certification office

It's home to a prize-winning organic herd of 200 pedigree South Devon cattle, complementing Viscount Portman's 3,000 acre Herefordshire estate.

Blue blood and blue plaques

In 1623, the Pilgrims brought British Devon cattle to New England.

Great grass grazers: looking to turn a few acres of grass into meat, milk and money? These beautiful heritage cattle breeds are just the ticket

There are burgers and baps in the Romany King bar, and Jaspers' van was popular ("burgers from our own herd of South Devon cattle") but the choice for 'standard' racegoers is limited.

Horse Racing: HIT THE HIGH SPOTS; RACECOURSE TOUR EXETER

THIS elegant country mansion is set in attractive formal gardens and is surrounded by extensive parkland, which is home to a herd of North Devon cattle plus deer, rabbits, birds and hares.

WALKS ON THE WILD (LIFE) SIDE; 10 GREAT TRIPS.. AND HANDY PUBS, TOO

For years, both Somerset based companies have combined forces to provide well packaged meat products and now with an initiative by RWM to commit to the South Devon cattle breed, supermarket customers can be sure they are getting the best of the West.