Origin: USA. Named after the Hereford cattle due to similar colouring.

Colour / Look: Red body with white face, white on feet and belly. Similar colour pattern to Hereford cattle.

Body Weight: Adult boar: 250-320 kg. Adult sow: 200-270 kg.

Purpose: Meat production. Friendly temperament makes it popular on small farms.

Key Features: Docile (calm) nature - safe to handle. Good growth rate. Attractive appearance. Suitable for show farms and educational farms. Hardy breed.

ICAR Guidance: Hereford pigs are documented as a useful breed for small farm diversification. Their calm nature is appreciated in community farming and training farm settings.