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Magnificent Beeves: Hereford Cattle Quiz


The English county of Herefordshire is famous for two types of animal: the Hereford cow and the Hereford pig. This quiz focuses on the former, a beef cow bred all over the world for its meat.

A multiple-choice quiz by Kankurette. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Kankurette
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
397,459
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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329
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Question 1 of 10
1. What colour is the coat of the Hereford? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The American Hereford Association is an organisation that promotes the trade of Hereford cattle in the USA. It is based in Kansas, and its headquarters had a statue of a Hereford bull atop a pylon, which became a landmark. What was the statue's nickname? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which Kentucky politician imported Hereford cattle into the USA in the early nineteenth century? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of these conditions is a problem for Hereford cattle which live in countries with bright sunlight? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. A variety of Hereford cattle exists with no horns. What is this variety known as? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the average temperament of a Hereford cow? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. There are Hereford cows in Africa.


Question 8 of 10
8. Besides providing meat and milk, Hereford cattle are also useful when it comes to a certain practice which involves using animals to maintain biodiversity in areas with plenty of vegetation. What is this practice called? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Hereford beef is prized for its natural marbling.


Question 10 of 10
10. Which crossbreed, found in Australia and New Zealand, is the result of crossing Hereford cattle with solid black cattle breeds? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What colour is the coat of the Hereford?

Answer: Red and white

The typical Hereford cow has a red coat, with white patches on its chest and belly, and a white head. Some also have white patches on their backs.
2. The American Hereford Association is an organisation that promotes the trade of Hereford cattle in the USA. It is based in Kansas, and its headquarters had a statue of a Hereford bull atop a pylon, which became a landmark. What was the statue's nickname?

Answer: Bob

Opinion was divided as to whether 'Bob' was an attraction or an eyesore! 'Bob' is actually an acronym for 'bull on building'. He was taken down when the American Hereford Association moved its headquarters, but was later reinstated across the I-35 highway.
3. Which Kentucky politician imported Hereford cattle into the USA in the early nineteenth century?

Answer: Henry Clay

The first Hereford cattle were imported circa 1817 by the politician Henry Clay, who introduced a young bull, a cow and a heifer to his farm in Kentucky. They were bred with shorthorn cattle to prevent inbreeding. As the popularity of the cattle caught on, William H Sotham later imported a herd of breeding cattle to New York, and the Texas rancher William Ikard and his brother imported several animals from Britain, some of which were from the royal herd.
4. Which of these conditions is a problem for Hereford cattle which live in countries with bright sunlight?

Answer: Eye cancer

Eye cancer is most common in Hereford cattle, though it rarely occurs in other cattle breeds. It is thought to be hereditary. Cattle with a lack of pigment in their eyes are particularly vulnerable. The most common site for a tumour on the eye is the third eyelid. Advanced eye cancer means the cow or bull instantly being sent to slaughter.

Another hereditary problem common in Hereford cows is vaginal prolapse, which can cause problems during calving.
5. A variety of Hereford cattle exists with no horns. What is this variety known as?

Answer: Polled Hereford

A polled animal is basically a member of a horned animal species which does not have horns. In the case of the Polled Hereford, it's a genetic mutation that was bred into the animal as a result of selective breeding. Some farmers prefer polled cattle as they pose less of a threat to humans, or each other. Warren Gammon, a rancher from Iowa, started a registry for polled Hereford cattle.
6. What is the average temperament of a Hereford cow?

Answer: Docile and pleasant

According to the website 'That's Farming!', the Hereford cow's temperament makes it an ideal breed for many farmers who work alone, and makes milking easier. It also makes herds of Herefords easier to manage.
7. There are Hereford cows in Africa.

Answer: True

Hereford cows aren't just bred in North America or Europe; they can also be found in Asian countries such as Israel, Japan and Kazakhstan, in South American countries such as Argentina and Uruguay, and southern African countries such as South Africa and Namibia, both of which have Hereford cattle associations. Because of genetic variations, it is an adaptable breed and can be bred in many different countries and climates.
8. Besides providing meat and milk, Hereford cattle are also useful when it comes to a certain practice which involves using animals to maintain biodiversity in areas with plenty of vegetation. What is this practice called?

Answer: Conservation grazing

Conservation grazing involves using domesticated or semi-feral livestock to maintain and/or increase biodiversity in areas such as grasslands, wetlands or heathlands, although care must be taken to ensure the animals don't overgraze the area. By eating dominant plants, they help rarer ones to flourish, and by consuming nutrients from the earth such as nitrogen and phosphorus, they help plants which require low-nutrient conditions to thrive. According to the Worcester Wildlife Trust, the long, rough tongues of the cattle make it easier for them to uproot coarser grasses, leaving space for wildflowers to grow.

Their dung is also important as a fertiliser.
9. Hereford beef is prized for its natural marbling.

Answer: True

'Marbling' is when intramuscular fat is distributed throughout the lean meat, giving it a marble-like effect, which makes the beef extra juicy and tender when cooked. In the case of the Hereford cattle, it has a high quantity of intramuscular fat. Other cattle breeds which produce highly marbled meat include the Aberdeen Angus, the Australian Murray Grey and any of the Japanese wagyu breeds.
10. Which crossbreed, found in Australia and New Zealand, is the result of crossing Hereford cattle with solid black cattle breeds?

Answer: Black Baldy

The breed usually chosen to create the Black Baldy is the Aberdeen Angus, which is naturally solid black or red. Angus bulls are also sometimes crossed with Hereford heifers to create smaller calves and prevent obstructed labour from occurring. Its black skin also comes in handy in hot climates, as it reduces the possibility of sunburn on bare skin.

A similar crossbreed exists in the UK called the Black Hereford, which is the result of crossing Herefords with Friesians (not to be confused with the Black Hereford colour variant).
Source: Author Kankurette

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