Country
Specie
ISO3
FRA
Language
fr.
Transboundary name
Charolais
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
2004: Charolais alone account for 43% of the suckler herd.
Additional information comments
A specific genetic feature (translocation 1/29) is reported for this breed.
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is reported to be heat tolerant.
Special characteristic of product
This breed is known for meat quality and quantity.
Color comments
uni coloured: white with light muzzle sometimes yellow spots
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
146
Wither height females
139
Weight males
1150.00
Weight females
750.00
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
1864
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
composite of native Charolais and Nivernais
Year of origin
1800
Location within country
Burgundy, Vendée
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
