Asociación Charolais Argentina EN ARGENTINA 04 2012

Charolais in Argentina
This breed was brought into our country from France around 1910 when it was first exhibited at the Cattle Show in Palermo. In 1917, Mr Carlos and Mr Manuel Guerrero purchased some animals and crossed them with British breeds.
	In 1924, the Central Export Union in Nevers (France) introduced some pure breed animals. The Herd Book was consequently opened at the Sociedad Rural Argentina (SRA). In 1959, INTA introduced breeding stock into the country for crossbreeding tests. Results were remarkable.
Characteristics of the breed Body build: high and long with adequate distance from the ground. Morphology: projecting shoulders, deep hips with more flexible birth canal. Muscular conformation: well developed muscles but not overemphasised; the animal must show a harmonious muscular build with no clear cut differentiation between muscles. Hide and mucous membrane: hides of medium thickness, soft, flexible and pinkish in colour. Hair is short, shiny, single coloured: either white or wheat (froment), no stains or spots. Pink or non pigmented mucous membrane. Muzzle: single colour mucous membrane, free from stains Head: Related to its size. Wide forehead, flat or slightly hollowed. Straight and short fore part. Regular ears, thin and with little hair. Large bulging eyes, with a mild look. Wide muzzle. Wide mouth with thick lips and open nostrils. Horns: rounded, large and elongated (there is a Polled Charolais too). Rear end: rounded and well downward. Limbs: neither short nor long, not too thin, firmly set.