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The vital link in the beef production chain

The Whitebred Shorthorn is a completely separate breed from the Beef Shorthorn or Dairy Shorthorn. Whitebred Shorthorns are bred mainly in the border counties of England and Scotland, and although the origin of the breed is somewhat obscure, it is likely that they were derived from the white dual purpose Shorthorn cattle, locally known as the Cumberland Shorthorn.

The Whitebred Shorthorn bull is bred primarily as a crossing bull to mate with any breed of female, but principally with the Galloway to produce the noted Blue Grey, and the Highland producing a Cross Highlander, the progeny being well suited to the full range of British climatic conditions.

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The Whitebred Shorthorn Association is a member of the National Beef Association and is supported by the Rare Breed Survival Trust.

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Upcoming Events

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Dumfries House Open Day 2024

Date TBC

 

Annual Blue Grey Sale

Harrison and Hetherington, Lockerbie 

22nd October 2024

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Agri Expo

Harrison & Hetherington, Carlisle

Friday 1st November 2024

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Annual Autumn Show

Harrison and Hetherington, Carlisle
Friday 8th November 2024

Regional Contacts

North East - Jonjo Pattinson 01434 344 716

South West - Karen Wall 01598 741604

Scotland - June Taylor  01644 440551

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About The Breed

The Whitebred Shorthorn (often refered to as the White Shorthorn) is bred primarily as a crossing bull to mate with any breed of female, but principally with the Galloway to produce the noted Bluegrey, and the Highland producing a Cross Highlander, the progeny from both these crosses being well suited to the full range of British climatic conditions, and able to utilise the poorest of grazing land.

News 

Spring Sale
Report 2024

A record breaking year for the sale judged by Mr John Rowell of Dumfries House with Gordon Jackson taking the top honours with Blackburn Geewhizz, winning the male title, Champion bull and Overall Champion.

Sales Dates
Released 2024

2024 Sales dates for Spring & Autumn are now available. 

Autumn Sale
Report 2023

A total of 14 animals were forward for the 2023 Autumn sale of Whitebred Shorthorns.

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Meet Our Committee

President

Mr Ian C Robinson

 Elected to council 1979

Vice President

Mr John Whitfield

 1980

Secretary

Mrs Anna Pattinson

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Vice Chairmen

Mr Simon Redman

2015

Chairman

Mr John Pattinson

1996

Directors

Mr John Atkinson (2017), Mr Ian Bell (2013), Miss Helen Chard (2017), Mr Brian Crawshaw (1999), Mr C Graham (2020), Mr D Hamer (2019), Mr Andrew Hewson (2017), Mr Andrew Hogg (2010), Mr Gordon Jackson (1997), Mr Chris Jefferey (2019), Mr Gordon Kyle (2013), Mr Keith Laurie (1983), Mr J J Pattinson (2020), Mrs June Taylor (2018), Mr Robert Telford (2010), Mr Trevor Wallace (2010)

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