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Hereford
a breed of beef cattle, red with white head, underline and legs. There are polled and horned varieties.
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Hereford beef bull. By permission from Sambraus HH, Livestock Breeds, Mosby, 1992

Hereford encephalopathy-microphthalmia syndrome
originally called inherited hydrocephalus. Inherited as a single autosomal recessive. Characterized by a domed skull, skeletal muscle degeneration, small palpebral fissures and orbits, retinal dysplasia, vitreous liquefaction, uveal malformation, microphakia, bilateral microphthalmia.
Hereford pig
red pig with white head, legs, belly and tail, originating in the USA.


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The increased popularity and wider enthusiasm for the breed has also been reflected across a string of major summer shows this year, where Herefords have dominated many of the beef classes.
The two-year-old in-calf Romany 1 Julia sold for 3,400 guineas to W M Pryce, of Penmaes and Hamal Herefords, Llanfillo, Brecon, and the two-year-old Romany 1 Angus for 3,000 guineas to B, H & M R Myers, of Boundless Herefords, Guildford, Surrey.
 
 
 
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