Anhay Organic Herefords
"The Natural Choice"
A warm welcome awaits all those who would like to visit
the most southerly herd of pedigree Hereford cattle in the UK.
A little bit of news-
We purchased Lisrace Lumberjack and Lisrace Lucy V at the National Hereford Show in August 2011.
Having seen Lumberjack as a calf and being impressed with him, we were happy to have the chance of obtaining him at Tenbury.
Lucy is a sweet heifer with her maternal line tracing back to the Badlingham Curlys. We hope she will be the foundation of a new family at Anhay.
NEWS BULLETIN from NORTHERN IRELAND
A top price of 5,100 guineas and an average of 2,500 guineas for the 14 bulls sold tell the story of the best ever Premier Sale for the NI Hereford Breeders Association.
John and Melanie Williams travelled all the way from Cornwall to make the headlines, setting a new record price with their purchase of Lisrace Loyalist from David Wilson and family from Co Fermanagh. Sired by Lisrace Lionheart this April 09 born bull has impressive EBV's for growth and carcase traits , qualifying as a Superior Carcase Sire he will make the long journey to join the Anhay herd near Helston in the South West of England.
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Anhay Herefords -
'Easy Going' and 'Easy Doing'
for an 'Easier Life'
'Anhay Herefords'
John & Melanie Williams & Family
About us: An-Hay and Tregeague Farms were purchased by my husband's Great Grandfather W G Williams on the 24th December 1909. Since then his son R Williams (known as Capn. Dick) and his son W G Williams (known as Gerald) farmed the farms before my husband - John Williams took on the running of the farms together with our son Antony Williams (known as A.J.)
We now have 2 Grand-daughters who both love the freedom of the farm and 'helping' with the cattle.
John and Melanie would like to express their gratitude for the exceptional hospitality received from the Hereford breeders on their visit to Canada in 2009, and also to the Hereford breeders they visited while in Ireland. A GREAT way to make friendships and it is hoped to reciprocate the kindness when these breeders visit Cornwall.
Anhay Motmot 356 born 29/01/09
'South West Heifer Calf of the year'
large herd section S.W.H.A. herd competition 2009
Anhay Wyoming has produced her first beautiful heifer calf - Anhay Whistler
Photo Nov 08 at 2 1/2 yrs The Anhay herd was established in 1977 and now consists of 45-50 breeding cows and their followers, totaling approx. 140 head. The herd has been BSE free and TB clear since its formation and has been a 'closed' herd for the last 10 years (apart from the stock bulls and Lisrace Lucy V purchased in August 2011). The cattle have won the S.W.H.A. Herd Competitions and many Breed and Inter-breed Championships in the show ring over the years.
The S.W.H.A. Large Herd Competition 2011 -
Anhay Organic Herefords achieved 3rd place (against conventionally farmed herds).
Anhay Marley 444 'South West Bull Calf of the year'
(born 3/2/11, Sire Badlingham Badger3rd, Dam Anhay Miranda 275)
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Congratulations to Mrs L Jackson having 
achieved Grand Female Champion at the National Hereford Show 2009 with her exceptional 2007 born heifer
Mara Blossom 31 sired by 'ANHAY BOSORNE'
Congratulations also to the Walker family who achieved a 2nd place in a large class at The Three Counties Show 2010 with their heifer -
Hyde 3 Plum sired by 'ANHAY MARMADUKE'
Quality and Consistency due to the depth of breeding
The intention has been to gradually increase the size of the Hereford without sacrificing its wonderful merits which include easy fleshing, easy calving and a wonderful disposition which are so important.
To achieve this stock bulls which have both 'Canadian' and the 'Best of British' blood lines have been chosen. This has resulted in larger (but not extreme) docile cows which calve easily and milk well - thus rearing good calves whilst lasting well into their teens.
The bulls produced here are easy to manage, easy to calve from and breed-on due to their 'depth of breeding', and as they are not 'forced' when young - they last well too!
The cattle are housed during the winter to prevent poaching the land. In the summer they graze (and silage is made) on about 100 acres. The calves are not creep fed until just before weaning thus allowing us to observe the dam's milking ability.
The farm converted to organic production with Organic Farmers and Growers in 2001, and is farmed under Organic Stewardship.
Anhay cattle are bred and reared in natural conditions on the Lizard Peninsula, and as the Hereford is renowned throughout the world for its tractability and wonderful conversion of grass into top quality beef, the Hereford is "The Natural Choice"
About 10 heifers are kept as replacements for the herd each year and calve at the age of 2 to 2.5 years, while the remainder are sold as pedigree breeding stock. The best 8-10 bulls are sold for breeding. The remaining steers sold locally for their top quality organic beef
Anhay Herefords -
'Easy Going' and 'Easy Doing'
for an 'Easier Life'
John & Melanie Williams
An-Hay Farm St.Martin Helston Cornwall UK
TR12 6DY Tel: +44 (0)1326 231417