• Herefords reduce input costs. Along with excellent conversion, Herefords offer hardiness, fertility, longevity and a gentle disposition -- ideal for your herd and your pocketbook.

  • Known as the efficiency experts, Herefords have been beef industry icons for more than 100 years. Today the industry faces more challenges than ever and we are ready to help producers meet those challenges head on.

  • And Herefords boost crossbreeding programs. Due to Hereford purity, whiteface crosses pack extra hybrid kick. A Hereford bull and an Angus cow create one of the most efficient, coveted products of the beef cattle industry.

  • Herefords do more with less. Naturally efficient converters of grass and grain, a little feed goes a long way on the range and in the feedlot with Hereford genetics.

  • Thanks for visiting. If you have questions about information shared here, the best Hereford genetics for your program or marketing opportunities through CHB or Hereford Verified, call us at 816-842-3757.

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Latest News

Natural Service Sires Born After Jan. 1, 2011, Need a DNA Profile

In November 2010 the AHA Board implemented a policy requiring DNA on all future walking herd sires. Therefore, any sire born after Jan. 1, 2011, must have DNA on file at the official AHA lab — GeneSeek Inc. — prior to registering calves out of that bull.
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DNA Testing Update

Check out these DNA testing resources:
• DNA Testing Procedures Fact Sheet

• How to Collect Samples video

To request DNA kits or for more information, contact Toni Shapiro at 816-842-3757 or tshapiro@hereford.org.

GE-EPD Update

On April 9, 2013, the American Hereford Association (AHA) released new genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs) based on new correlations updated because of the addition of more than 2,000 animals with 50K genotypes. >> Read more

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