Best of both worlds

From the Beef Breeds of the World series

Black Herefords noted for their disposition, vigor

Ruth Nicolaus
May 5, 2021
May 5, 2021 Updated May 5, 2021

Beef breeds black herefords (1).jpg — Black Herefords’ biggest advantage, according to Brian Dettke of Marysville, Kan., is the crossbreeding for hybrid vigor.
Submitted photo from Cheri Dettke

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Ruth Nicolaus

Black Herefords are new to the cattle scene, and a welcome addition.

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Beef breeds black herefords (2).jpg — Alaina, a Black Hereford heifer owned by Dettke, Charlie Adams and Todd Perry, was reserve grand champion Black Hereford female at the 2020 North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky. She was also supreme overall Black Hereford champion female at the 2020 American Royal in Kansas City
Submitted photo from Cheri Dettke

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Beef breeds black herefords (3).jpg — Brian Dettke’s family has been raising Herefords for a couple of generations. Now the Marysville, Kan., man has added Black Herefords to his herd and loves their docility, hybrid vigor, longevity and efficiency.
Submitted photo from Cheri Dettke

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Ruth Nicolaus can be reached at editorial@midwestmessenger.com.

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