Bokers Farm & Henburyvale Percherons

Henburyvale Red Ruby Devon Cattle

The Suckler Herd
We are currently building up our suckler herd. Two years ago we have acquired some additional pedigree Red Devon’s from the National Trust Kingston Lacy herd. They are outdoor reared cattle and graze on our pastures through winter and summer with no other feed other than hay which we make ourselves. They are predominately pedigree Ruby Red Devons

, with couple of Hereford and South Devon crosses which makes a traditional herd which is hardy and accustomed to living outdoors as they have thick coats to cope with winter weather. With no added fertilisers, no routine antibiotics or hormones, and no other animal feeds, our cattle grow and mature stress-free as they would naturally. The Breed
The Devon (aka North Devon, Red Ruby or Devon Ruby) is an ancient breed of cattle from Devon. They are red in colour, varying in shade from a rich deep red to a light red or chestnut colour. A bright ruby red colour is preferred and accounts for their nickname, the "Red Ruby". They are active good "walkers" and are excellent foragers, they have an ability to utilise grass and other forages extremely efficiently. 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”. Beef
According to the Devon Breeders Cattle Society:
'It is certainly true that Red Ruby Devon Beef is probably the best beef you can buy. Grass fed Red Ruby Devon beef simply can’t be beaten for marbling, texture, flavour and tenderness. The balance of fat and meat is a vital factor in flavour. Unlike modern breeds, the Red Ruby Devon naturally lays down intra-muscular fat in the meat which produces wonderful marbled beef. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, food writer and broadcaster, is also an owner of Red Rubies and knows first hand the qualities of Red Ruby Beef:
“Red Ruby Devons are beautiful animals producing beautiful beef. When grass fed they have excellent marbling and superb flavour. As far as I’m concerned, Red Ruby Devon beef is as good as it gets!”
Our Devon and Devon Cross beef is hung for 3 weeks to produce well-marbled, tender meat. The characteristic marbling is due to the fine veins of fat running through the beef which baste the meat from within during cooking before running off. The result is tender, delicious flavourful meat.'