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Belgian Blues are a breed of cattle that have developed double muscling characteristics, a mutation in the gene for muscling that, when turned off, grows more muscle than normal, hence "double" muscling. Check out the links below for more info.
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When was Day Old Belgian Blues created?
Day Old Belgian Blues was created in 2004-11.
Are Belgian Blue cattle good mothers?
Yes, thanks to the Shorthorn breeding that has been infused in them. North American Belgian Blues are more naturally selected to be easy calving and good mothers than Belgian Blues that are raised in an intensive environment like that in Europe, since most of these cattle never see the inside of a barn throughout their whole lives.
How much does a belgian blue calf weigh?
A full-blood Belgian Blue calf often has a birthweight of around 80 to 90 lbs, especially those Belgian Blues that have been bred and raised in North America. Extremely-muscled BB's of Europe may have higher birth weights of over 100 lbs.
What is the average birth weight of a belgian blue calf?
In Europe, Belgian Blue calves are quite heavy, averaging around 100 lbs at the least. In North America, where Belgian Blues are not bred to be extremely muscular and are completely dependent on humans to care for them, calving rates are a bit lighter, averaging around 70 to 80 lbs, small enough that a BB cow can calve out naturally on her own.
Are you considered to be Belgian if your father was Belgian but not your mother?
If you were born in Belgium you are a Belgian
How do you say Belgian in French?
Belgian in French is "belge."
What do Belgium blue cows eat?
Belgian Blues eat the same feed as cattle of other breeds eat: grass, hay, silage and/or grain. See related question below for more details.
Can you mix a Belgian blue with a British blonde?
There is no such breed as a "British Blonde," unless you're referring to something else that isn't related to cattle. However, Belgian Blues can be mixed with other breeds like Limousin, Shorthorn, Holstein, Angus, etc. to produce calves with excellent carcass characteristics with lean, tender and flavourful beef.
What is a Belgian?
A Belgian is a native or resident of Belgium.
How belgian is clark varin?
He's not belgian :)
Where did belgian blue beef come from?
Belgian blue beef comes from Belgian Blue cattle.
How do you say I am Belgian in French?
I am Belgian is "je suis belge" in French.
