South Devon Cattle Breeders, Societies and Associations

South Devon Cattle Breeders Societies and Associations

South Devon Cattle Society of New Zealand

First introduced to NZ in 1969, their role in cross breeding for beef herd improvement is now firmly established with 56 studs nation-wide supplying bulls for this purpose.

North American South Devon Association

The first South Devons were brought to the United States in 1969 and in 1974. The NASDA was formed for the purpose of development, registration and promotion of the South Devon breed of cattle in this country.

South Devon Herd Book Society

The origin of the Devon is prehistoric. It is one of the oldest breeds in existence and originated in England in the County of Devonshire

South Devon Cattle Breeders' Society
of South Africa

The first importations to arrive in South Africa reached the Cape from England in 1879. Today close on 350 males and 1 400 females are registered

South Devon Cattle Breeding Group

The SAS Breeding group was set up by like-minded breeders to help improve the genetic advancement of the herds by using reference sires to link all the herds together.

South Devon Cattle Breeders
Australian Association

The first South Devons were imported into Victoria, Australia, in 1908, by A.S. Chirnside, and again in 1921.They were shown many times during this period, at the Royal Melbourne Show.

A Lazy S Cattle Company

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

Grove Herd

Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

South Devons Make Debut at Skipton 2012-Nov-09
The inaugural Skipton show and sale of South Devon cattle, held under the auspices of the South Devon Herd Book Society, attracted considerable interest and a solid trade in all sections at Skipton Auction Mart.