Why choose Belgian Blue as a Terminal Sire ?

Superior conformation – R and U grade carcases from FR x BB are easily achieved. They put muscle on the large Friesian/Holstein frames. E and U grade carcases achieved from continental suckler cows.
 

Short gestation - The BB has the shortest gestation length of all continental breeds, 275- 285 days. Average gestation length is 281 days. Short GL is vital for compact calving.
 

Easy calving – The BB calf only develops the superior muscle after calving , not in the womb. The fine bone and short gestation length leads to easy calving.
 

Docility – The superior docility of the BB crosses relative to other continental breeds is a major attraction, as labour gets scarcer and part time farming increases.