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The Bazadaise
Cow
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The Bazadaise (pronounced Baz-A-Day) originated from South West
France in the middle ages, where the breed got its name from the historic
town of Bazas, some 60km south of Bordeaux. It has been used for agricultural and forest work, both in
the lowlands and the Haute Pyrenees, proving to be an exceptional working breed due to its toughness and vigour, even in the most extreme
conditions. The French herdbook was founded in 1895.
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| 'Moira' |
Our two French Girls - 'Unite' and 'Urgence' |
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In 1989, 20 in-calf heifers and 3 bulls were imported to England. The
British herdbook was founded in August the same year. Since then numbers of registered cattle have increased dramatically and there are
breeders spread throughout the UK.
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| Our Bull 'Rafael' in Cow Pasture with the girls |
Belgium Blue cross with her Bazadaise heifer calf |
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Characteristics
Bazadaise bulls are generally dark grey in colour with a lighter saddle, Cows, on the other hand, are a lighter grey and often slightly shaded with a wheat colour. Calves are born wheat colour and turn darker after weaning. In all cases, the muzzle, eyes and mucous membranes are light and clear. They have exceptional length, good muscular development and a fine bone structure.
Used with acknowledgement from the Bazadaise society leaflet
Click HERE to visit the
Bazadaise Society website
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