Most predominant breed
Youatt’s book on cattle explains Herefords were the predominant breed in 15 English and Welsh counties.
Youatt’s book on cattle explains Herefords were the predominant breed in 15 English and Welsh counties.
Hereford bull Cotmore born. Bred by T Jeffries, and acknowledged the greatest bull ever produced up to his day. His weight at nine years old was 3,920 lbs.
Herefords first exported to Australia.
The bull Sir Isaac bred by Mr JG Cotterell, Garnons, is presented to the Massachusetts Society by Admiral Sir Isaac Coffin.
Exportation to USA of two pairs of Herefords by the Hon Henry Clay of Kentucky.
On 17 and 18 October, Mr John Price held an extensive sale at Ryall; 116 head averaged £58, total being £6,728. The stock were described as being ‘wholly descended from that of Benjamin Tomkins’. The bull Wellington bred by Benjamin Tomkins, sold for £283 to M Jellicoe.
Benjamin Tomkins ‘The Younger’ dies.
Mr Price of Ryall has a sale of his stock which realised high prices, the total being £4,134.
Challenge by Mr Price of Ryall to show 20 of his Hereford cows in milk against 20 Longhorn cows. Challenge accepted by Mr Meek and decided in Mr Price’s favour.
Sale of Mr Gwillim’s herd at Purslow Hall. Sale average for cows, £65 3s.6d. Top priced cow and calf, £225.