For those of you who are Shorthorn history buffs or who are just curious about the very early days of Shorthorns in America, there is a new article in the Cattle Viewpoints Section authored by Dr. Benjamin Hudson. Dr. Hudson is a historian with a keen interest in Shorthorns. The title of his article is “The Coming of Shorthorns to America (late 1700’s)”.
HSS has sponsored a ½ page ad in the Sept/Oct. Grit Magazine (see ad below). Grit Magazine highlights various aspects of rural life and homesteading.
The new Calf of the Month (born in Minnesota) is sired by a famous Heritage bull which has not previously been featured on Calf of the Month.