Charolais Cattle
Charolais Cattle
Posted on 01 September 2010
Charolais cattle are a beef breed of cattle (Bos taurus) which originated in Charolais, around Charolles, in France. They are raised for their meat and are known for their composite qualities when crossed with other breeds, most notably Angus and Hereford cattle. The breed tends to be large muscled, with bulls weighing up to 2,500 pounds and cows up to 2,000 pounds.
Characteristics
Despite their relatively northerly origin, Charolais tolerate heat well, and show good weight gains on even mediocre pasturage. The coat is almost pure white.
Walter Charolais
| Operation Descritpion: | We pride ourselves on top quality bulls and heifers that are sold by private treaty. We offer genetics that meet the demands of both purebred and commercial producers. |
Sonderup Charolais Ranch, Inc.
| Operation Descritpion: | At Sonderup Charolais Ranch Inc., we have always stressed quality and quantity. SCR cattle are selected for the ability to reproduce on normal range conditions. Our cattle are heavy muscled, deep bodied, medium frame, easy fleshing and easy calving. |
Larson Angus and Charolais
| Operation Descritpion: | Genetic selection goes deeper than just performance in our operation. We put a conscious effort into selecting cattle for functional traits such as disposition, good udders, and sound feet and leg structure. |
Hang'n A Cattle Company
| Operation Descritpion: | Our herd consists of easy calving, moderate framed cows with quiet dispositions. A cow's worth is judged by her ability to raise a good calf, breed back quickly, stay in good flesh and be easy to get along with. |
Gold-Bar Livestock
| Operation Descritpion: | Our mission is to produce the finest Red Angus and Charolais genetics in the business. We are highly selective and emphasize structural soundness, fertility, ease of fleshing and muscle shape. |
Domek Charolais
| Operation Descritpion: | We pride ourselves on top quality bulls and heifers that are sold by private treaty. We offer genetics that meet the demands of both purebred and commercial producers. |
Davis Charolais
| Operation Descritpion: | We have been raising quality Charolais cattle ever since, and are continually changing to produce the best. In the 1980's, we began using the Redman Linear Measuring System, a method to select and produce cattle based on measurements taken from the animal. The results led to some big changes to the herd, mainly culling for undesirable traits and breeding to bring out the best traits, such as gainability and easy calving. We continue to use this method today and it has been instrumental in our success to produce cattle that are easy keepers, big gainers and have good dispositions. |
