The Highland breed
Differential characteristics of the breed
• Well-suited to the extensive type of beef breeds rearing.
• Shows excellent hardiness and endurance.
• Tolerates well even the worst of climatic conditions.
• The herd must be kept only in the yearlong open range.
• Long life span.
• Easy calving.
• Unpretentious breed.
Average index of our livestock efficiency
| Index | Bulls | Cows |
|---|---|---|
| Birth weight (kg) | 22-25 | 20-23 |
| Mature animal weight (kg) | 650-750 | 450-550 |
| Weight gain (gram/day) | 900-1200 | 700-1000 |
| Age at the first calving (months) | - | 38-39 |
The carcass is of an excellent structure and remarkably high percentage of the slaughter yield: 65-70%. The meat content in the carcass is 75%.
The Blonde d'Aquitaine breed is highly valued for its remarkable content percentage of the clean and quickly cooked meat which secures cost-effectiveness in the sale of carcasses.
