The Hereford Cattle Society (formerly the Hereford Herd Book Society, also known as the Hereford Breed Society) is the British breeding authority on Hereford Cattle, and the originator of the breed's herd book. Founded in 1878 as the Hereford Herd Book Society (under the patronage of Queen Victoria), the Herd Book for the breed was open between 1846 and 1886, since which point it has remained closed; the consequence of this is that all Hereford cattle in existence today can (and must) directly trace their lineage to a sire and dam recorded in the society's book.Macdonald, James. The History of Hereford Cattle, 1909 The current name has been used since 1996.Henshaw, Joe. Serendipity at the Hereford Cattle Society , Chewing the Cud. 29 January 2014. Based in Offa Street in Hereford, the Society also originally housed the World Hereford Council, when it began as an offshoot organisation in 1951.World Hereford Council Constitution, Constitution and Rules. The Society today continues to hold cattle sales, shows and events promoting and cultivating the consumption, trade and development of Hereford cattle throughout the United Kingdom.Ellis, Rachael. Hereford Cattle Society Show and Dinner, Nordic Star. October 2011Hereford Times. Packed Ring at Hereford Cattle Societys Autumn Show, 19 October 2012
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External links The Hereford Cattle Society