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The Charolais cattle breed is one<\/a> of the oldest of the French<\/a> cattle breeds. Considered of Jurassic origin, the breed was developed in the<\/a> district around Charolais in the 16th<\/sup>\u00a0and 17th<\/sup>\u00a0centuries. With new historical evidence, these cattle may have been<\/a> around as early as 878 A.D.<\/span><\/p>\n

After World War I, a young<\/a> Mexican industrialist of French ancestry brought his Charolais cattle to a ranch in Mexico. From there, they<\/a> were brought to the US in 1934. The breed gained popularity for its size and beauty<\/a>, leading to a demand<\/a> for purebred Charolais.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Charolais Cattle<\/a> Breed Characteristics<\/span><\/h2>\n

Charolais cattle are among the<\/a> heaviest of cattle breeds. Bulls may weigh between 2,200 and 3,600 pounds, while the cows<\/a> weigh between 1,500 and 2,600 pounds. Most Charolais cattle are massive and have horns, though selective breeding has created<\/a> hornless individuals. They usually have a docile temperament.<\/span><\/p>\n

Though crossbreeding may produce dark<\/a> or red coloration, the typical Charolais bull<\/a> or cow will be white or cream<\/a>-colored with a pale<\/a> pink nose and hooves. While light cattle are harder to keep clean for showing, it offers an<\/a> advantage in hot, sunny weather. These cattle are less affected by the sun and heat and continue to eat and gain weight better<\/a> than darker cattle.<\/span><\/p>\n

Charolais Cattle Breed Uses<\/span><\/h2>\n

Like other continental and European breeds,\u00a0Charolais cattle<\/strong>\u00a0are raised for beef, dairy, and draft uses. The muscular cattle are capable of hauling heavy load and serving farm work needs<\/a>, though they\u2019re most valuable for beef production and breeding purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the crossbreeding potential, Charolais may be used as a terminal<\/a> crossbreed. A bull or cow can breed with another beef cattle breed<\/a> and produce calves with significant growth and<\/a> muscularity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Charolais Cattle Breed Appearance & Varieties<\/span>The typical Charolais is white with a pale muzzle and<\/a> hooves, horns, and a long<\/a> body. Some breeders produce black or red animals, however. The cattle are medium- to large-framed with<\/a> a short, broad head and body.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prized for its muscularity, the<\/a> Charolais is an excellent beef cow and demonstrates impressive growth capabilities and cut-out values. Ideal cuts are well-suited to fattening up.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Charolais cattle have better longevity and growth potential than other beef<\/a> cattle breeds. With good genes, a Charolais cow<\/a> will produce impressive calves.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, Charolais last<\/a> longer thank other breeds. Some bulls are regarded as disposable and only have a few good breeding years. A solid Charolais bull can breed for 8-9 years before retirement. Because of<\/a> these traits, Charolais can be used for both small-scale free-range farming and large-scale feedlot farming.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Charolais breed arose out of France in the 16th<\/sup>\u00a0and 17th<\/sup>\u00a0centuries but<\/a> quickly rose to popularity for its size, coloring, and hardiness. Now found in every cattle-producing country, the Charolais breed<\/a> is raised for<\/a> beef and dairy, but offers a lot of value as a terminal<\/a> crossbreeding animal that can add growth potential to high-maintenance herds.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Charolais cattle breed is a large, light-colored taurine cattle breed developed in France for draft purposes. These cattle are used for beef production and crossbreeding to enhance the growth and muscularity of other beef cattle breeds.<\/p>\n

Charolais cattle are found in every country that produces beef and are known for their cream or white coloring, horns, and massive size. 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