Blonde d'Aquitaine

The breed originates from the the Aquitaine district in south west of France embracing the area of the Garonne valley and the Pyrenees.
Three strains of cattle comprise the Blonde d'Aquitaine. The are the Garonnais strain, the Quercy, and the Blonde des Pyrenees. 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. The cattle were valued as draft oxen and for their meat and milk.

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.

Blondes today are one of the best and most popular beef breeds in France because of their lean muscling, high growth rate, docility and calving ease due to a high tail setting, large pelvic area and light bone. Numbers in France are growing at about 5% per year. They are the third largest breed in France (with over 480,000 cows) and are quickly catching the Limousin and Charolais breeds. An extensive progeny testing program has ensured continual improvement in the breed, which is reflected in its popularity.    more...

Upcoming Blonde d'Aquitaine Cattle Shows and Events

Perth October Pedigree Beef Week - 1000 Pedigree Bulls and Females
     Location: United Auctions, Perth Agricultural Centre, Huntingtower Park, Perth, PH1 3JJ
     When: Monday 20th to Thursday 23rd October 2008

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Royal New Zealand Show 2008
     Location: Canterbury Agricultural Park, Christchurch, New Zealand
     When: Friday 14th November 2008

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Beef Australia 2009
     Location: Rockhampton, Queensland
     When: Monday 04th to Saturday 09th May 2009

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Upcoming Blonde d'Aquitaine Cattle Sales / Auctions

Perth October Pedigree Beef Week - 1000 Pedigree Bulls and Females
     Location: United Auctions, Perth Agricultural Centre, Huntingtower Park, Perth, PH1 3JJ
     When: Monday 20th to Thursday 23rd October 2008

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Pick O' the West Blonde d'Aquitaine Production Sale
     Location: Olds Auction Mart, Olds, Alberta
     When: Saturday 25th October 2008

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Beef Australia 2009
     Location: Rockhampton, Queensland
     When: Monday 04th to Saturday 09th May 2009

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Latest Blonde d'Aquitaine Breed News

Friday, August 03, 2007
Foot and Mouth Disease confirmed in cattle, in Surrey, UK
UK - DEFRA have confirmed that following an investigation of suspected vesicular disease on a holding near Guildford in Surrey,...

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Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Beef Expo 2007 Seals Export Links With Buyers From Twelve Countries
FARMING UK - Sale orders valued at around £498,000 for 332 breeding cattle were confirmed at the NBA Beef Expo 2007 as importers...

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