First introduced
to NZ in 1969, their role in cross breeding for beef herd improvement
is now firmly established with 56 studs nation-wide supplying bulls
for this purpose.
The first
South Devons were brought to the United States in 1969 and in 1974.
The NASDA was formed for the purpose of development, registration
and promotion of the South Devon breed of cattle in this country.
The first South Devons were imported into Victoria, Australia, in 1908, by A.S. Chirnside, and again in 1921.They were shown many times during this period, at the Royal Melbourne Show.