A breed of red and white beef cattle originally developed in Herefordshire, England. Also refers to the city in western England where this cattle breed originated.
Named after Herefordshire county in England, from Old English 'here' (army) + 'ford' (river crossing), literally meaning 'army ford'. The cattle breed took its name from the region where it was developed in the 18th century.
Hereford cattle are so iconic that their distinctive red bodies with white faces earned them the nickname 'white-face' cattle, and they've become one of the most widespread beef breeds globally. The breed's hardy nature made them perfect for expansion into the American West, where they thrived on open ranges.
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