Parthenais (Par-Ten-A)
Origin
Parthenais existed in western Europe for hundreds of years with the official
French herdbook being established in 1893. 100 years later the Canadian
herdbook was established.
Characteristics
Docile, reddish buckskin cattle with black pigmentation. Calving ease consistent
with traditional North American values.
Market Appeal
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Statistics show Parthenais to be highly productive, fertile producers.
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High cutability.
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Expected to prove out lower in calories, fat and cholesterol while retaining
excellent flavour and tenderness.
The photographs and information contained on this page are provided courtesy
of the Paul Berry,
R-GATE Parthenais, Fisher Branch, Manitoba, Canada
Updated June 6, 1996