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What is the Register?

This Register has been developed as a tool for all Norfolk Island cattle breeders (regardless of breed) to encourage accurate genetic recording and promote improved breeding practises across the island.
It also makes public all relevant Norfolk Blue genetic records for those interested in extending the Norfolk Blue heritage herd.

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Come, Join Us!

This website exists to honour of the late Jap Menghetti and Bubby Evans who were the real pioneers of the story.
Whether you are a cattle breeder, interested in becoming a cattle breeder or just love the story about the Norfolk Blue heritage herd, we'd love you to join us.

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Questions?

We value your interest in the Norfolk Island Cattle Register and the Norfolk Blue heritage herd and we welcome any questions you may have, or ideas as to how we can better serve your interest and requirements.

collage of image of Jap Menghetti and Bubby Evans.

This website and The Norfolk Island Cattle Register are dedicated to the
memory and hard work of Jap Menghetti and Bubby Evans.

What are Norfolk Blue cattle?

The Norfolk Blue line of cattle is unique to Norfolk Island and has been developed since 2003 as an open composite herd, initially based on combining black, white faced baldies, and Angus x Shorthorn genetics which started with 14 head of uniquely blue coloured cattle that were developed using line-breeding principles, and by introducing genetics from the Coota Park BlueE line (also composite of Angus x Shorthorn) and occasionally other breeds.

Membership is FREE!

If you own and breed cattle on Norfolk Island or are interested in the story of Norfolk Blue and the island's cattle industry, then why not become a Member and stay up to date with all that's happening.

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