About Blonde d'Aquitaine Cattle

Blonde d'Aquitaine cattle originated in the Garonne valleyrnand the Pyrenees mountains in the Aquitaine district of France.rnrn 

rnrnBlondes' short smooth hair is usually wheat colored, but canrnrange from almost white to brown. They are known for their lean muscling, highrngrowth rate, docility and calving ease due to a high tail setting, large pelvicrnarea and light bone. The average weight of mature females is 1600-1900 poundsrnand bulls 2500-2800 pounds. These are big blondes!rnrn 

rnrnThey are the third largest breed in France after thernLimousin and Charolais cattle. They were first imported into the United Statesrnin 1972.rnrn