Episode 42 | A Lifetime in the Breed
From 1881 by American Hereford Association
March 25, 2026 · 1h 0m · Episode 42
About this episode
Bill Ashe shares his journey of building a registered Hereford herd and his influence in the industry.
In this episode of 1881, Bill Ashe of Selmer, Tenn., shares the story of building a registered Hereford herd from scratch in 1963 and the decades of leadership that followed. From his military service to shaping the commercial acceptance of Hereford genetics in the Southeast, Ashe’s influence can be seen across the region. Tune in to hear more about a lifetime dedicated to the Hereford breed.
People in this episode
Guest: Bill Ashe
Topics covered
- Hereford breed
- cattle genetics
- leadership
- agriculture
- military service
Keywords
- Hereford
- cattle
- genetics
- leadership
- agriculture
- Southeast
- military service
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hereford
Places: Selmer, Tenn., Southeast
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