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A Belgian blue is an animal that appears to have way more muscle mass on it than normal. Some people think that it is caused by overdose of steriods, or "working out in the gym," both of which are false. The gene myostatin has been mutated to allow this double muscling to occur in this breed.
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Where did belgian blue beef come from?
Belgian blue beef comes from Belgian Blue cattle.
What cattle breed produces the most prime beef?
Belgian Blue cattle.
What type of animal is a Belgian Blue?
It is a breed of Beef cattle, from Belgium.
What are the advantages of belgian blue cattle?
The upside of raising Belgian Blue cattle is the quick and easy way they put on weight. They also have a much higher edible muscle mass than many cattle, and the milk they produce for their calves is very high in protein.
Do the Belgian blue cattle have horns?
Some do, yes. They can be both polled and horned.
Do Belgian blue cattle have horns?
They did in the past, but in the modern world, most of them are naturally polled.
What is the date of year the Belgian Blue Cattle came to the US?
According to ClearViewHayandCattle.com (see related link below), the first Belgian Blue cattle were imported from Belgium to America in 1978. Importations were halted in 1989 to prevent the spread of diseases like Hoof and Mouth Disease and Tuberculosis to American herds.
Are cows enormous?
They can be, especially if you are referring the very large breeds of cattle like Charolais, Chianina and Belgian Blue, for instance. But not all cattle are enormous: there are miniature breeds of cattle that are only the size of a medium to large dog.
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.
What kind of cattle are Continental cattle?
Continental cattle are the cattle that were imported from Europe to improve the growth rate and leanness of existing breeds. Continental beef breeds are as follows: Charolais, Chianina, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Maine Anjou, Salers, and Simmental
How much does a Belgian Blue cow weigh?
A Belgian Blue cow can weigh an average of around 1500 lbs.
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.
