The Sussex Cattle Society

A NATIVE BREED, SINCE 1878

Profitable, easy, quality beef from a traditional British breed

The Sussex Cattle Society has been preserving, promoting and improving the Sussex breed for over 145 years; a hardy, docile, grass-finished native breed perfectly suited to modern beef production.

Formed in 1878 to maintain and improve the breed, the Society today supports a network of pedigree breeders across the United Kingdom and overseas — keeping the Sussex true to type while championing its place in modern, low-input, grass-based farming systems.

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Champion Herd Large Herd 2026 – E H Holdstock & Son

Read the achievements of E H Holdstock & Son’s Champion Herd during the 2026 judging event. With a meticulously managed Autumn and Spring calving herd thriving on challenging pastures, this extensive cattle collection exemplifies notable growth and dependability. Insights from Stockman James Price highlight the herd’s promising potential, especially emphasizing bulls that could enhance any commercial or pedigree enterprise. As the herd enters its third generation, observe the dedication and expertise that have driven its remarkable success.

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