The Blonde d'Aquitaine breed
Differential characteristics of the breed
• Steady temper.
• High daily weight gain and growth.
• Tolerant to long-duration walking trips.
• Easy calving.
• Suitable for grazing in large areas and is well fed on pasture feed.
• Easily adapts to any climatic conditions.
• Long life span.
Average index of our livestock efficiency
| Index | Bulls | Cows |
|---|---|---|
| Birth weight (kg) | 40-50 | 37-41 |
| Mature animal weight (kg) | 1100-1300 | 850-950 |
| Weight gain (gram/day) | 1300-1500 | 1200-1400 |
| Age at the first calving (months) | - | 32 |
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.
