Our Cattle

Our naturally reared cattle herd is centred around our pedigree Longhorn Cattle. We are very proud of this herd and have been farming them since 1970, when we purchased 2 heifers, (uncalved cows). We now have about 40 breeding females.

Of the bloodlines we purchased, one was very successful and now every female we have can be related back to that first heifer, ‘Heath and Reach Hyacinth’. We even bred a bull from her first daughter that went on to be used in the Longhorn A.I. scheme, ‘Meon Valley Cherokee’! A real success.

We are very proud to say that our herd is now the 10th oldest in the country, although the breed is actually over 250 years old, as well as being one of the first ‘improved’ breeds of British cattle.

Did you know, the beef the Longhorn produces is reputed to be the finest you can eat? So say some of our most beloved TV chefs. We agree!

The cows are kept outside, all year, on our permanent, clover and herb rich pastures, leaving the babies with their mums for 10 months. This reduces stress and allows the calves the best start. We grow them on slowly, outside, on grass and fatten them at 2½ to 3½ years old. This investment of time produces the best textured and flavoured beef we can produce.

We do also use a Beef Shorthorn and Aberdeen Angus Bull to cross with some of the Longhorn cows, two breeds renowned for their beautifully marbled meat. This produces a slightly different carcase without compromising on the quality of the product.

We are passionate about our beef and feel certain you will agree its quality is second to none. So try it and let us know what you think!

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