Red Ruby Devon Cattle
t: 01404 812800 e: dcbs@redrubydevon.co.uk
Part of Farming's Future
Patron: HRH Prince Charles, Prince of Wales

Breed Heritage

The Devon Cattle Breeders' Society was founded in 1884.The herd book has been in continuous print since that time.

The origins of the breed is thought to be a combination of the Longifrons and the Urus.  Similarities in colour shape and size suggest a possible connection with the Red Lincoln, Sussex and Saler breeds.

Whatever their early origins, Red Ruby Devons are much prized for the qualities which are valued as much today as in the times of our forebears.

There is no finer sight at the quiet of an evening than a field of Red Ruby Devons peacefully grazing early summer pastures.  However, farming is a business and no breed would survive if it were not a commercial proposition.

The Red Ruby Devon is recognised internationally for its ability to produce the very finest beef on a low input system.  Its enduring qualities ensures the Red Ruby Devon has a future as strong as its heritage is rich and can justly lay claim to being “part of farming’s future”.

 

Yeomadon Ferdinand 3rd
crowned Champion at
Devon County Show
full show report here
(posted 19.5.2013)

Yeomadon Ferdinand 3rd
crowned Champion

DCBS Yearling Show
full report here
(posted 22.4.2013)

Bagnell Liberator
Crowned Champion at 
Spring Show & Sale
(posted 15.3.2013)

Bustling SW Winter Fair 
sees strong trade for Devons

see full report here

Red Rubies catch the judge's eye at NBA's Beef South West
see show report

Yeomadon Herd 
winners of 
2012 Herd Competition

Head Chef of world-class restaurant says Red Ruby Beef is best for flavour
Brett Graham, Head Chef of The Ledbury - 2 Michelin starred London restaurant in London, (National Restaurant of the Year 2010)  - says he only uses two native beef breeds in his restaurant; grass fed Red Ruby Devon beef being one of them - "The Red Ruby produces the finest cuts for slow cooking"
(posted 28.12.12)
For the beef, the whole beef,
and nothing but the beef
buy delicious Red Ruby Beef 
Find your quality supplier here



Red Ruby Devon Beef at Waitrose in Devon and Cornwall

find your local store here

Confused on TB Rules?
A helpful crib sheet from Livestock Auctioneers Association
(posted 10.2.2013)

Breed Standard of Excellence
for males and females



















Disease Prevention Reports 

AGM Dinner & Prize Giving

held on 18th April 2013.  
(posted 1.5.2013)

Yeomadon Dispersal Hits All Time High

(posted 19.5.2013)

Mini-Tour to New Zealand

Interested in a Devon World Mini-Tour to New Zealand? Find out more
(posted 24.4.2013)

2013 Calf Bank

In need of a surrogate calf or mother?
DCBS member Angus Cottey runs a voluntary match-making service
contact:  077309 29497
(posted 10.2.2013)

DCBS Semen list


Thinking of buying Red Ruby Devons?  Then read the DCBS Buyers' Guide FIRST!

Get your copy here

Thinking of Showing?
Take a look at our helpful guide for Judges and Exhibitors

Under 25? interested in cattle?  
Great skills development and social events being run around the country

Good Bed Time Reading 
"Marketing prime beef cattle for better returns"  excellent manual by EBLEX and it's free! brp@eblex.ahdb.org.uk to request a copy