Kvet Forum
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Purpose: Meat production
Average body size: Large (average live-weight 550 kg)
Description: Body color reddish brown body with white head and feet
Advantages:
1. Good beef conformation for the discerning consumer.
Disadvantages:
1. High forage requirement
2. As all exotic breeds Hereford is susceptible to tick borne diseases.
3. Only suitable for cool areas with year round quality fodder availability.
Purpose: Meat production
Average body size: Large (average live-weight 800 kg)
Description: Body color white
Advantages:
1. High production potential with good management and good feeding.
2. Good beef conformation for the discerning consumer.
Disadvantages:
1. Susceptible to tick borne diseases.
2. Only suitable for cool areas with year round quality fodder availability.