At Park Hill Farm in Hales, Market Drayton, we rear South Devon cattle crossed with a Hereford bull, two of Britain’s finest native breeds working together to produce beef with exceptional flavour and natural marbling.
Our cattle graze on natural grass pasture and are predominantly grass-fed throughout their lives. Occasionally, for animal welfare reasons, they may receive a small amount of grain, but they always finish on grass, which is what gives the meat its distinctive rich flavour.
Why do we cross pedigree South Devon cows with a Hereford bull?
South Devon cattle are one of the oldest native British breeds, naturally suited to grazing on lush pastures. Once a dual-purpose milk and meat breed, they are now known for giving their calves lots of milk, with 99% of the national herd being used as suckler cows. The Hereford bull brings something special to the cross — that beautiful white face you might recognise, and most importantly, extra marbling and fat running through the meat. Anyone who knows cattle will spot a Hereford cross straight away!
The combination of the two breeds, raised on our Shropshire farm with plenty of space and fresh air, produces beef that is genuinely different from anything you will find in a supermarket – meat with marbling, grown slowly, and oh so tasty.
Watch out for our next blog about how our meat tastes!
