Why Miniature Herefords?
§ These cows have a frame size of one of less. A mature three year old cow weighs about 500 to 900 pounds depending on flesh condition. Compare this to a standard size cow that weighs 1,200 to 2,000 pounds.
§ Minis are excellent for small acreage because of their small size.
§ No special feed is needed for Minis. Nutritional needs can vary from one area to the next, but good pasture or quality grass hay, salt and mineral supplement, and clean water are basically required.
§ They don’t need a heavy-duty fence just a quality fence and a shelter are adequate.
§ Stubbornness is not a problem with these guys which make them a great 4-H or FFA animal project.
§ These animals are very adaptable to all climates across the world.
§ High fertility, early maturing, excellent feed converters, easy keepers, and very gentle in nature.
§ These cows are better than standard animals in cow/calf weaning ratio, rib eye area per 100 weight, & dressing percentage.
§ Heifers are ready to be bred at two years old. Bulls are ready to work at one year old. Their calves birth weight range from twenty-five to sixty pounds. Along with their small calf they have plenty of milk and are great mothers.
§ Herefords have always been known for their calmness, Miniature Herefords are no exception. They are actually easier to work with because of their small size.
§ These cows are better than standard animals in cow/calf weaning ratio, rib eye area per 100 weight, & dressing percentage.
§ They allow for agriculture tax exemptions for lower property taxes.
§ Minis are very thick, deep -bodied, muscular, short legged, and chunky in appearance.
§ A cow is one of the easiest animals to take care of as long as they have the right nutrition. All cows should be up- to- date on their vaccinations, any large animal vet would be happy to treat them.
§ The American Hereford Association is the official registry for Miniature Herefords. A certificate of registration from the American Hereford Association is required. True Miniature Herefords registered through the AHA have pedigrees going back over 100 years and are determined to be free of dwarfism. This is very important and beneficial to insure the purity of bloodlines and predictability of offspring.
§ Minis are excellent for small acreage because of their small size.
§ No special feed is needed for Minis. Nutritional needs can vary from one area to the next, but good pasture or quality grass hay, salt and mineral supplement, and clean water are basically required.
§ They don’t need a heavy-duty fence just a quality fence and a shelter are adequate.
§ Stubbornness is not a problem with these guys which make them a great 4-H or FFA animal project.
§ These animals are very adaptable to all climates across the world.
§ High fertility, early maturing, excellent feed converters, easy keepers, and very gentle in nature.
§ These cows are better than standard animals in cow/calf weaning ratio, rib eye area per 100 weight, & dressing percentage.
§ Heifers are ready to be bred at two years old. Bulls are ready to work at one year old. Their calves birth weight range from twenty-five to sixty pounds. Along with their small calf they have plenty of milk and are great mothers.
§ Herefords have always been known for their calmness, Miniature Herefords are no exception. They are actually easier to work with because of their small size.
§ These cows are better than standard animals in cow/calf weaning ratio, rib eye area per 100 weight, & dressing percentage.
§ They allow for agriculture tax exemptions for lower property taxes.
§ Minis are very thick, deep -bodied, muscular, short legged, and chunky in appearance.
§ A cow is one of the easiest animals to take care of as long as they have the right nutrition. All cows should be up- to- date on their vaccinations, any large animal vet would be happy to treat them.
§ The American Hereford Association is the official registry for Miniature Herefords. A certificate of registration from the American Hereford Association is required. True Miniature Herefords registered through the AHA have pedigrees going back over 100 years and are determined to be free of dwarfism. This is very important and beneficial to insure the purity of bloodlines and predictability of offspring.