It is among the heaviest of cattle breeds: bulls weigh from 1000 to 1650 kg (2200 to 3600 lb), and cows from 700 to 1200 kg (1500 to 2600 lb). The coat ranges from white to cream-colored; the nose is uniformly pink.

2024年8月26日 · The Charolais cattle are a beef cattle breed from the Charolais area surrounding Charolles, in Burgundy, in the eastern France. It is mainly raised for meat production, and previously used as a draught animal.

Charolais, breed of large light-coloured cattle developed in France for draft purposes but now kept for beef production and used for crossbreeding. White cattle had long been characteristic of the Charolais region; recognition of the Charolais breed began about 1775. A …

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2022年9月29日 · Charolais are medium to large framed beef cattle with a very deep and broad body. They have a short, broad head and heavily muscled loins and haunches. Charolais have demonstrated growth ability, efficient feedlot gains and in carcass cut-out values.

2023年8月3日 · Charolais cattle are known for their impressive size and muscling, making them a popular choice for beef production. They are medium to large-framed animals with a long body and short, broad head.

2024年11月6日 · Charolais cattle are best known for their superior beef production. They offer high yield grades and leaner meat with an excellent muscle-to-fat ratio, which appeals to ranchers focused on maximizing meat output.

Charolais cattle originated in France and were selected for size and muscling. Breeders stressed rapid growth, large size, draft power and utility when breeding.

2022年9月26日 · Charolais cattle aren't just the second-most prevalent cattle in France after Holsteins; they are one of the oldest French cattle breeds. They also lay claim to significant impact on the beef industry and production processes in North America, while …

This program involved using purebred Charolais bulls for five consecutive generations to produce a 31/32 Charolais animal. Geneticists say this percentage is the equivalent of a purebred, containing only 3% of the genetic material from the foundation breed.