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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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.

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

Beef fillet is produced from traditional Aberdeen Angus, Beef Shorthorn and South Devon cattle that thrive on Churchtown's high forage diet of clovers and grass and is matured for 28 days in purpose built premises.

Taste of Britain winners

Devon cattle originated in southwestern England as draft animals and were later selected for beef production traits, producing flavorful meat on native grasses.

Selecting cattle for your small farm: are you interested in milk? Meat? Both? Find out which breed suits your needs

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.

Best of the West

Pictures: MARK RADFORD; D27011_2; CRAFTY: Woodturner Albert Bick shows off one of his products; D27011_1; D27011_7 ON DISPLAY: South Devon cattle (left) and dancing diggers (below) entertain the crowds who braved the wet weather EQUINE ATTRACTION: A heavy horse, in all its finery, is one of the attractions at the show D27011_8

Show goes on despite weather; CROWDS DEFY RAIN TO FLOCK TO THE ROYAL SHOW AT STONELEIGH

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