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On the South Western corner of the Lincolnshire Wolds, can be found the Hemingby Pedigree cattle unit. The original Pedigree Lincoln Red herd was founded by the late Frank Read at Brook House in 1942, and at present numbers some 60 cows.

A Pedigree Belgian Blue herd was started in 1995 and has, for many years enjoyed a fruitful relationship with the Van Daisel herd from Diksmuide in North West Belgium. A small crossbred herd of 15 cows, mainly Belgian Blue or Limousin x Lincoln Reds is kept for breeding Christmas show cattle.

The cattle have been managed for 45 years by the founder's son Michael Read, and considerable success has been achieved over the years at all the major shows and bull fairs.

The Reserve Champion Rib of Beef from the Royal Smithfield show, 2006, bred and fed at Hemingby.

The heifer that produced this rib was 20 months old, out of the pedigree Lincoln Red cow, Hemingby Treasure D.108, and by the Belgian Blue bull Vigor Van Daisel. The rib was sold to benefit the Lincolnshire Rural Stress Network, making £170.

The Princess Royal selected a 4th prize rib,exhibited by Robert and John Needham, Gayton Le Wold, Louth, Lincolnshire, for eating at Gatcombe Park. This rib was also by the Belgian Blue bull, and out of a Lincoln Red cow.

Lincoln Red meat is now available. Mr Michael Read is always delighted to show any interested parties round the farm and cattle and would be pleased to discuss any aspects of cattle breeding, either via e-mail, phone on 01507 578238(office), 077808155110 (mobile) or in person at Brook House, Hemingby, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5QF.

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