Direction of use
The Aubrac is a dual-purpose beef breed. In addition, this breed is tough and long- living.
Statistics & Distribution
- Austria: 800 animals
- Breed proportion in Austria: 0.04%
This breed can be found in France in the Massif Central, the north adjoining areas as well as in several other European countries such as in Germany and Austria.
Figures
Ø Beef performance:
Daily weight gain (g) | ||
---|---|---|
200 days | 365 days | |
M | 1 165.8 | 1 037.3 |
F | 980.7 | 887.9 |
Control farms (Herds): 12
Height (cm, Ø): 130
Weight (kg, Ø): 650
Animals in control farms: 281
Registered cows: 94
Origin: Massif Central (F)
History
16th century: Development of native cattle in the Benedictine monastery of Aubrac in the south western Massif Central in France
19th century: Crossbreeding of Brown Swiss
1888: Determination of breeding guidelines
1893: First Herd Book
1914: Establishment of a breeder`s association
20th century: Significant decrease in the population in France in the second half of the 20th century