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Aubrac leads the way |
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First in calving ease.
First in age at first calving.
First in calving interval
First in longevity
Developed exclusively for forage-based beef production.
Provides the genetic foundation for two of Europe's most successful grass-fed beef products.
Introduced to North America as an efficient alternative to high-growth, grain-dependent cattle.
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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- Why Aubracs?
Aubracs are ideal for today's beef production. They are structurally sound and problem-free, possessing excellent foraging abilities and maternal and reproductive soundness. They are extremely easy-keeping cattle, and they produce lean, but high-quality carcasses.
- What should I expect if I use an Aubrac bull on my cows this year?
Your first set of calves will come easily and without trouble. They will grow quickly. They will muscle up within a few weeks of calving, and continue to grow through weaning. Their calf- and feedlot- performance is excellent. And, because they're a maternal breed, you'll have the flexiblity to keep the heifers as top-notch replacement females for years to come.
- What is the primary strength of Aubracs?
Foraging ability. For centuries the breed has been developed and selected for foraging ability, and they not only possess the right grazing behavior for improved pasture utilization, they also have the right body type. They are deep-gutted, short-legged and extremely rugged cattle -- ideally suited for mountainous terrain or big prairie pastures.
- Is the Aubrac breed becoming more popular in North America?
Absolutely. Astute American, Canadian and Mexican producers recognize the "grass attributes" of Aubrac cattle, and are rapidly assimilating the breed's genetics into their cow herds. Aubracs are the perfect complement to Angus and Angus-based cow herds, adding more muscle and mass without adversely increasing mature size. The breed is also ideally positioned to meet the needs of today's consumer marketplace, which is demanding -- and rewarding -- greater production of grass-fed and pasture-focused beef. Aubrac International, Inc., conducts an annual genetic evaluation program through the assistance of American Gelbvieh Association, which also maintains its breed registry.
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A tradition of greatness |
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"The people who raise Aubracs have developed this breed to be efficient and productive under grass conditions. There are no feed grains grown in this region. So they have capitalized on the breed's foraging abilities to produce a highly successful grass-fed product. The phenotype of these cattle is very interesting. They are generally short, stout and deep-gutted possessing tremendous thickness and muscle."
-- Dr. Joel Yelich, University of Florida
"We liked what we saw at first sight. The breed really complemented the goals of our program. We were convinced after seeing these cattle in person that they have the potential to improve the U.S. beef industry, especially in the area of efficiency. The breed thrives on forage. In fact, there is very little grain produced or fed to Aubracs in their native region. For instance, the French national bull test feeds a totally forage-based ration throughout the feeding period. Bulls at the conclusion of the test weigh more than 1100 pounds on average."
-- Charlie Hunt, Nebraska
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