Beef up your herd with belgian blue cattle the terminal sire of choice for commercial and dairy herds. They have thin skin and a lot of lean meat which allows for carcass yields of up to 80%. The breeds characteristic gene mutation was maintained through linebreeding to the point where the condition was a fixed property in the belgian blue breed. During the second half of the 19th century shorthorn bulls were exported from the uk to belgium to improve the native population which was primarily of the dairy type redpied and blackpied cattle. In the 1960s there were still more than 250 000 head, but the. At that time, 20,000 bulls were used for breeding, 10% through artificial insemination, and 1,600 were recorded in the herd book. Belgian blue cattle breeders, breeders, societies and associations. In order to establish internationally the recognition of the belgian blue breed, 16 herdbook were created in europe. The irish blonde daquitaine commercial herd competition has gone from strength to strength with entries rising and the quality of stock improving dramatically each year.
Tullamore champions belgian blue breed blanc bleu belge. Belgian blue cattle breeders, breeders, societies and. Click here for more information on the beef environmental efficiency pilot. The breed became recently established with the founding of the belgian white blue herd book in 1973 lips, tavenier, decuypere, and van outryve. The european project eureca is focused on endangered or vulnerable european regional cattle including the dpbb breed. Due to this new direction in selection, the decision was taken in 1974 to create two separated lines, called the meat belgian blue breed and the dualpurpose belgian blue breed dpbbb. However, it is in the provinces of luxemburg, hainaut and western flanders that the number of belgian blue is the most important.
The ethics of belgian blue double muscling hubpages. One of the oldest traditional irish breeds of livestock, the droimeann, which has been retrieved from the brink of extinction, is to have a new lease of life on irish farms. National association site describing breed history and characteristics, herdbook. Irish belgian blue cattle breed society national organization with. British belgian blue cattle society british blue cattle society. And beef 2003 tour included a belgian blues in the suckler herd, published on the. Ireland champions belgian blue breed blanc bleu belge. Mr juan pont costa casa cal font 08517 sagas barcelona spain. If you know exactly what you are searching, you can use the basic search form that allows you to search by bulls ear numbers, herd book name or central registry number. American blue cattle beef up your herd with belgian blue cattle the terminal sire of choice for commercial and dairy herds. Belgian blue herd book confirm norbreck genetics own the no. Belgian blue breeders created the belgian blue herdbook, which is entrusted with the selection, the registry of pedigrees and the promotion of the breed.
Commercial blonde herd competition winners 2016 january 25, 2017 january 25, 2017 admin. The irish shows association is very aware that these are unprecedented and difficult times. National organization with information on the breed, photos, membership details, sale listing, contact info and links. The first herd book was published in 1846, and later adopted by the hereford herd book society, founded in 1878. In order to establish internationally the recognition of the belgian blue breed, 16 herd book were created in europe, america, asia and in australia. Herd book rules of the irish blonde daquitaine breed co. Alfie shaw, irish belgian blue cattle society note. The belgian blue herdbook is a national independent society acting for the general interests of the bb breeders and entrusted with the selection and the.
The irish black herd books were closed in all of the living animals of the breed trace directly back to five daughters of the first foundation bull. Stackyard links to belgian blue cattle breeders societies and associations around the world. Herd book of the belgian blue breed irish belgian blue association. The average price for selling a belgian blue male calf is about 1,800 to 2,000, at around 2. Glenda sieren hedrick, ia the title of 2011 premier breeder was earned by sieren cattle co. In order to establish internationally the recognition of the belgian blue breed, 16 herdbook were created in europe, america, asia and in australia. How a herd of cows saved an irish author from depression.
Tullamore show farm visits coolmore stud visit guinness storehouse riverdance congress 2016 and much more. Selection and test programs herd book blanc bleu belge. Commercial blonde herd competition winners 2016 the irish. All about the belgian blue cattle breed, information, characteristics. It is not too widespread, as in belgium are not such coloured animals entered into the herdbook. A major highlight in the cattle section will be hosting of the belgian blue crossbred finals and the irish pedigree belgian blue calf championship attracts entries from all over the country. These 16 herdbooks, members of the bbi, work together in order to. The breed became recently established with the founding of the belgian white blue herd book in. Irelands blue book is a romantic collection of irish country house hotels, manor houses, castles and restaurants. One of the best charolais bulls available for weanling and finishing. The belgian blue with its double muscling and superior feed to muscle conversion has very tender, tasty and succulent meat. Mar 25, 2018 with the proceeds from his memoir, john connell bought his first cow, a lovely belgian blue heifer. The belgian blue herd book is a national independent society acting for the general interests of the bb breeders and entrusted with the selection and the promotion of the breed. Cattle breeds belgian blue belgian blue history as the name implies, belgian blue cattle originated in central and upper belgium.
In belgium, the number of active belgian blue breeders is around 2. They may be carriers of the gene, and thus between the current holder of breeding bulls of the gene found. Sire directory for the irish belgian blue cattle society. Originating in southwest scotland, the ayrshire breed was first recorded on an official basis in the 1870s, with formation of the ayrshire cattle society herd book in 1877. American belgian blue 8 2011 premier breedersieren cattle co. To read a more general guideline in choosing the right cattle breed for your farm, click here. Irish belgian blue cattle society, rathnure, wexford, ireland. Between 1950 and 1970 gradually meat production became more important, and most breeders gave preference to muscular development, discarding milk production.
Official website of the british blue cattle society with details of pedigree british blue cattle sales, breeders, clubs and blancbleu belge contacts. Pedigree stock bull belgian blue, prime irish beef. Glenda first saw the belgian blue breed displayed at the iowa state fair in. Click here for more details on the beef data and genomics programme. Alfie shaw, alf harvey, kamil malat, irish belgian blue cattle society note.
The dual purpose belgian blue dpbb breed is a vulnerable breed in belgium. The typical ayrshire cow is an alert vigorous animal showing strong character and mild temperament. The cow herd is mainly made up of bfho cross cows to give a good sized cow. It was formerly used mainly as a draught animal, but in modern times is reared for beef. Blue cattle are bred for high yield lean meat with less fat and cholesterol than chicken. Belgian blue cattle breeders societies and associations. The dual purpose belgian blue regional cattle breeds. Blue cattle are bred for high yield lean meat with less fat. Irish belgian blue cattle breed society national organization with information on the breed, photos, membership details, sale listing, contact info and links. Irish belgian blue cattle society, and the belgian blue herdbook for. Irish belgian blue cattle society october 26 at 11. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.
However, similar to the holstein breed or aberdeen angus, one can see red coloured belgian blue animals individuals with red factor. Icbf leads industry collaboration to advance sustainable farming by improving genetic gain in the national herd and providing collaborative, data driven agtech solutions. Located throughout the island of ireland, these charming and stylish hideaways are the perfect choice for your holiday vacation in ireland. Mantab sapi blue umur 24 bulan persilangan pejantan belgian blue vs sapi betina perah ekspo sidoarjo. British belgian blue cattle society british blue cattle. Tinahely show is honoured to host these finals and thank f. With the proceeds from his memoir, john connell bought his first cow, a lovely belgian blue heifer.
A desirable choice for bluing soft soldered doubles and for the occasional rebluer who cant afforddoesnt want a hot salts bluing set. In 1978, belgian blue cattle were introduced to the united states by nick tutt, a farmer from central canada who immigrated to west texas and showed the cattle to universities in the region. Mary duggan farney holycross thurles co tipperary ireland. Belgian blue cattle breed everything you need to know. With the mechanisation of agriculture in the twentieth century, numbers declined. It is not too widespread, as in belgium are not such coloured animals entered into the herd book. Patricks focuses on a profitdriven herd and opts to use 50% belgian blue genetics on his cows during the breeding season, with all inseminations carried out by way of ai. The survey of farmers and stakeholders has helped to highlight the qualities of the dpbb and the joint commitment of support, guidance and maintain in the. Such other information as the council of the cooperative may. If youd like to learn more about this breed, check out the irish belgian blue cattle society website. They have a higher daily weight gain than a lot of other breeds such as the charolais breed. Welcome to irelands blue book irish country houses. In 2004, of about 900,000 limousin cows, 63,000 were recorded in the herd book. Micheal creed and his wife kathleen, son mick and daughter martha farm 75 acres owned and 60 leased, 45 miles from cork city beside inchegela co cork.
The belgian blue herdbook is a national independent society acting for the general interests of the bb breeders and entrusted with the selection and the promotion of the breed. Belgian blue cattle society of new zealand national organization with breed information, breeding and production research data and contact details. The rapid expansion in dairy has led to less suckler herds nationwide but has also led to more blonde bulls being used on dairy cows. Please contact the american blue cattle association inc. The irish belgian blue cattle would sincerely like to thank the following who supported us.
These 16 herd books, members of the bbi, work together in order to. Belgian blue cattle originated in belgium as the product of crossbreeding between local redpied and blackpied cattle and cattle imported from england in the late 1800s. Limousine, is a french breed of beef cattle from the limousin and marche regions of france. Rare native breed of less than 15 herds in ireland gets. The irish hereford breed society provides all the information you need on the hereford cattle breed in ireland, including the latest news, and latest information on shows and sales. The suckler herd numbers just under 100 cows predominantly belgian blue x freisian and blonde x belgian bluefreisian. Herd book rules of the irish blonde daquitaine breed cooperative society 1. Commercial blonde herd competition winners 2016 the. Rare native breed of less than 15 herds in ireland gets new.
The farm is between and 1200 feet above sea level, the suckler herd numbers just under 100 cows predominantly belgian blue x freisian and blonde x belgian blue freisian. The irish belgian blue cattle would sincerely like to thank the following who supported us during the year and made our. Importation guidelines importation guidelines revised september 2019 these guidelines have been drawn up with the help of the belgium and irish herd books, in addition to drawing upon expertise from within the society, to provide a source of reference to members planning to import pedigree british blue cattle into great britain and northern ireland. Belgian blue cattle in denmark this website has been created by birgit and aksel rub.
National american belgian blue beef breed association offering breeder and consumer information including herd book, listing of markets with belgian blue beef meats, usda certified belgian blue beef program, history of the breed, events, photo gallery, membership information and classifieds. Melvin masterson irish belgian blue cattle society belgian blue herdbook rathnure, rue des champs elysees 4 enniscorthy b 5590 ciney co. Irish hereford breed society ltd for performance, premiums. The breeding of belgian blues is also a collaboration between them. Runner up of the 2015 irish charolais cattle society suckler herds competition duration. Search database of czech beef association includes all breeding bulls of beef cattle registered in herd books of 23 different beef breeds reared in the czech republic. Taoiseach enda kenny said yesterday as he launched a new book on irishbelgian relations in brussels. The belgian blue herdbook is a national independent society acting for the general interests of the bb. The moment the heifer joined the rest of the 50strong beef herd, connell too was connecting to. Powerful and historic links between ireland and belgium explored in new book. Belgian blue huge genetically modified bulls due to genetic selection and experiments, the belgian blue is a humongous species of bulls packed with muscles belgian blue is a cattle breed famous for its double muscle structure, which makes animals look like bodybuilders of the bovine world.
Irish belgian blue yearbook and sire directory 201220. Powerful and historic links between ireland and belgium. Hereford are medium framed cattle with distinctive red body color with the head and front of the neck, the brisket, underside, and switch in white. Particulars of the pedigree of eligible blonde daquitaine cattle.
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