This is an artist's rendition of Silver, a cow located on the estate of Benjamin Tomkins in Herfordshire, England in 1742. A bull calf from Silver along with two other cows on the same estate are credited with founding the Hereford breed. The first Herefords were imported into the United States in 1817, and the first breeding herd was established in New York state in 1840. While only 200 Herefords had been imported into the US by 1880, over 3,500 were imported during the following decade. The Hereford breed association and registry originated in 1881.

Silver, progentor Hereford in 1742

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Digital Credit: Harlan Ritchie

Publisher: American Hereford Association

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Description: This is an artist's rendition of Silver, a cow located on the estate of Benjamin Tomkins in Herfordshire, England in 1742. A bull calf from Silver along with two other cows on the same estate are credited with founding the Hereford breed. The first Herefords were imported into the United States in 1817, and the first breeding herd was established in New York state in 1840. While only 200 Herefords had been imported into the US by 1880, over 3,500 were imported during the following decade. The Hereford breed association and registry originated in 1881.

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Silver, progentor Hereford in 1742

Credit: unknown

Digital Credit: Harlan Ritchie

Publisher: American Hereford Association