‘Belgian Blue is to meat, what Holstein is to dairy’

This is according to the Belgians themselves, of course – but its favourable characteristics are appreciated across the world with the breed present in more than 50 countries across all continents.
‘Belgian Blue is to meat, what Holstein is to dairy’

Ferme Laruelle has 480 Belgian Blues, and around 180 calvings a year.

With a carcass yield and meat yield of around 80%, the Belgian Blue is the “ultimate breed” for meat production.

This is according to the Belgians themselves, of course – but its favourable characteristics are appreciated across the world with the breed present in more than 50 countries across all continents.

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