The smaller miniature Herefords have been developed in pursuit of the perfect beef animal.  Breeding is designed to concentrate on these outstanding traits.

* early maturity
* high feed conversion
* cow calf weaning ratio
* hardiness
* smaller tender cuts of meat
* ease of handling and lighter equipment requirements
* tenderness due to muscle structure, genetics, and early maturity
* easily processed at home (1 or 2 person processing)
* ease of handling