This magnificent Parthenais breed is proving itself in Britain providing high quality beef from the commercial suckler herd, as well as when used on Holstein/Frriesians from which the heifers are particulary sought after for suckler replacements.

Originating in the mid western region (Deux Sevres) of France thge breed is now recognised as a national breed, as it continues to make strides in it's native country. This has been aided by the hard breeding policy where only the very best are retained. Both bulls and cows are intensively culled with the calving ability assessed together with growth and quality of the first, second and thrid crop calves.

Those cows with good maternal characteristics, high fertility together with their third calf approved, have documented records and retained as breeding stock. of these highest performing cows with superior conformation are then registered as elite. It's from these elite cows that breeding bulls are selected.

The breed is doubled muscled, although not excessively and always weighs deceptively heavy as do the crossbreds. Bull birth weights are around 44kg and maturing to 1250 kg with cows around 900 kg.

Due to the Parthenais excellent finishing qualities crossbred animals and carcase when exhibited continually make prize winners and invariably top the commercial markets with prices.