How does the production performance of Charolais cattle stack up? A comprehensive analysis of its characteristics
Production performance of Charolais cattle
Rapid weight gain and a high proportion of lean meat are the two major characteristics of the Charolais breed. The carcass has little fat, and the dressing percentage is 65 to 68%.
Calves have a birth weight of 42 to 45 kg. At 6 months of age, male calves can reach 234 kg and female calves 210 kg. The average daily gain is 1.1 to 1.2 kg. At 12 months of age, bulls can reach 458 kg and cows 368 kg. Steers at 14 to 15 months of age weigh about 495 to 540 kg, with a maximum of 675 kg. During the fattening period, the daily gain can be as high as 1.88 kg.
Calves have a birth weight of 42 to 45 kg. At 6 months of age, male calves can reach 234 kg and female calves 210 kg. The average daily gain is 1.1 to 1.2 kg. At 12 months of age, bulls can reach 458 kg and cows 368 kg. Steers at 14 to 15 months of age weigh about 495 to 540 kg, with a maximum of 675 kg. During the fattening period, the daily gain can be as high as 1.88 kg.