CATTLE

Charolaise

A world-renowned breed

Originally from the Saône-et-Loire department in Burgundy, it is the leading beef cattle breed in France and Europe. The Charolais breed is present in 70 countries around the world.

Breed characteristics

History

Originally from the Saône-et-Loire department in Burgundy, it is the leading beef cattle breed in France and Europe. The Charolais breed is present in 70 countries around the world.

Performance
  • Excellent Maternal qualities
  • It has the highest milk production of all meat breeds.
  • A docile character, adaptable to a wide range of farming systems, on all types of land.
  • It is highly prized for crossbreeding, both in France and abroad.
  • Easy calving.
Skills
  • Dressing with or without assistance:
    92 %
  • Male birth weight :
    47.8 kg
  • Carcass yield :
    59 à 61 %

THE BREED IN A FEW IMAGES

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