All About the Charolais Breed

Geographical Origin: France

 

Reason for Preference: Being a meat lover

 

Physical Characteristics:

 

Live weight is between 1200-1400 kg for males and 800-1000 kg for females.

Height at the withers is around 150-165 cm in males and 135-145 cm in females.

Their color is off-white, close to cream.

There are horned and hornless species.

It has a very muscular structure.

Charolais Yield Characteristics

 

Live weight gain is between 1300-1700 grams per day.

Meat efficiency rate is close to 70%.

It has rapid weight gain.

The fat content in its meat is quite low.

It has a high carcass ratio.

It is long-lived and the number of calf births is high. With good care, 12 calves can be obtained.

Because it is a carnivore, its milk yield is very low.

Meat quality is very high.

Charolais Living Area

 

Its homeland is the Charolais region in France. Because it is resistant to harsh conditions, it is suitable for cultivation almost everywhere. They can adapt to cold and warm climates and do not have any adaptation problems.

 

General Comment About Charolais

 

They got this name because they grow in the Charolais region of France. In our country, they are known as charoleum, as it is pronounced. Until recently, it was not a well-known breed in our country, but with the widespread use of artificial insemination, it has become more known than before. Of course, it is still not as popular as other breeds. Nowadays, it is one of the important alternatives for those who want to engage in meat farming. Rapid weight gain, strong immune system, easy adaptation and high meat quality are the main reasons for this.