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Blonde d’Aquitaine cattle
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Blonde d’Aquitaine cattle

Place of Origin France
Origin Three strains of cattle comprise the Blonde d'Aquitaine. The are the Garonnais strain, the Quercy, and the Blonde des Pyrenees. These cattle are from the southwest part of France: from the plains of Garonne, the hills of Garonne, and the Pyrenees Mountains. The Blonde d'Aquitaine trace to cattle that were in the area in the middle ages, when blonde cattle were used to pull carts carrying weapons and goods. There have been infusions of Shorthorn, Charolais and Limousin breeding but this was followed by selection back toward the original type. The Blonde d'Aquitaine breed exhibits a history of selective breeding pressures that have resulted in the economically valuable breed that we know today. Its muscle development, hardiness and docility are products of its early development as a draft animal.
In the 1960's, the French Blonde d'Aquitaine herd book was formed. The first Blonde d'Aquitaine cattle were imported into the United States in 1972.
Purpose The cattle were valued as draft oxen and for their meat and milk.
Appearance They were always hardy, lean animals with light but strong bone structure. Blondes show some variation of color ranging from almost white to tan.
Horns Horned or polled (hornless)
Cows Average Weight 499 - 680 kg (1100 - 1500 lbs.)
Bulls Average Weight 771 - 1043 kg (1700 - 2300 lbs.)
Other Considerations Blondes are the third most popular beef breed in France behind Charolais and Limousin.
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