- Blonde d'Aquitaine
Blonde d'Aquitaine is a breed of
beef cattle originating from theAquitaine district in south west ofFrance embracing the area of theGaronne valley and thePyrenees . The breed is a combination of three local strains, the Garonnais, the Quercy, and the Blonde des Pyrenees [ [http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/blondedaquitaine/index.htm Oklahoma State University description] ] . Blondes were predominantly draught animals until the end of theSecond World War . This resulted in their muscle development, hardiness and docility. They were always hardy lean animals with light but strong bone structure. Blondes show some variation of colour ranging from almost white to tan.Blondes are the second most populous breed in France.
References
External links
* [http://www.blondecattle.org/ American Blonde d’Aquitaine Association (Includes a list of breed societies)]
* [http://www.britishblondesociety.co.uk/ British Blonde Society]
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