CATTLE

Blonde d’Aquitaine

A breed of exceptional growth

Originally from the southwest of France, created in 1962 through the merger of three rases, Garonnaise, Quercy and Blonde des Pyrénées. Resistant to heat and drought, which explains its popularity in countries such as Mexico, Peru and Colombia.

Breed characteristics

History

Originally from the southwest of France, created in 1962 through the merger of three rases, Garonnaise, Quercy and Blonde des Pyrénées. Resistant to heat and drought, which explains its popularity in countries such as Mexico, Peru and Colombia.

Performance
  • Large-format breed.
  • It calves easily thanks to its fine bones.
  • The animals are very well conformed.
  • Excellent maternal qualities.
  • A high growth rate.
  • Tasty, low-fat meat.
  • Exceptional growth, gaining 100 grams per hour.
Skills
  • Dressing with or without assistance:
    94 %
  • Male birth weight :
    47.6 kg
  • Carcass yield :
    61 à 63 %

THE BREED IN A FEW IMAGES

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