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The Canadian Blonde Association is excited to announce that our new website is finally launched. Please let us know through the “contact us” if there is anything “missing” from the transfer of the old website over to the new one. Some of the archived data will be uploaded as time permits.
Who We Are...
The Canadian Blonde d'Aquitaine Association is an association of progressive breeders dedicated to the continuous improvement of the Blonde d'Aquitaine breed, in a way that provides seedstock with superior breeding values for both the commercial and purebred cattleman.
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Since the breed was first introduced into Canada in the early 70s, Canadian breeders have worked hard to bring the breed forward to the 21st Century.
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Through genetic improvements, the breed has been readily accepted by the commercial cattleman. Through steer trials, bull tests, heifer evaluations (recently added), and performance recording programs, the Blonde breed has shown it has many attributes to offer the beef industry.
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With moderate sized calves, these fine-boned lengthy newborns do not begin to muscle up until about 4 - 6 weeks of age, making them an ideal cross for just about any breed.
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Blondes are noted for their lean, tender beef, high yielding carcasses and superior feed to gain conversions in the feedlot.
The Canadian Blonde d'Aquitaine Association was incorporated under the Live Stock Pedigree Act on July 15, 1970.
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Blonde d'Aquitaine cattle in Canada are registered through the Canadian Livestock Records Corporation, the national pedigree service for purebred livestock in Canada.
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If you would like a free information package, please E-mail the Canadian Blonde d'Aquitaine Association.
Breed History
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French English
The origin of Blonde d'Aquitaine cattle can be traced back to the sixth century in the southwest of France. At that time they were chosen as draft animals because of their muscle development, hardiness and docile temperament.
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The Blonde d'Aquitaine breed as we know it today, represents a combination of the Garonnais from the plains of Garonne, the Quercy from the hills of Garonne and the Blonde des Pyrenees from the Pyrenees Mountains. These three breeds were re-grouped in France in 1961. The Blonde d'Aquitaine breed was officially recognized as a breed in 1963 with their chief purpose being the production of slaughter calves.
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Detailed History and Breed Characteristics
These cattle are predominately cream coloured, varying from almost white to dark reddish tan shades, showing considerable variation due to segregation of genes resulting from the combination of the three breeds. The Blonde d'Aquitaine breed has been subjected to extensive testing and genetic evaluation in France.
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Blonde d'Aquitaine cattle were first introduced into Canada in 1971, and since then, the years have seen a steady increase in the population. The Blonde breed is the most underestimated breed on the market today and is by far the best kept secret in the beef industry.
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In the mid-90s, the Canadian Blonde d'Aquitaine Association partnered with AgSights (formerly BIO), utilizing their herd improvement tools to produce a consistent, high quality product for both the commercial and seedstock producers. A Sire Summary is produced by BIO annually, updating EPDs and adding in new sires.
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Registration of animals is conducted through the Association's affiliation with the Canadian Livestock Records Corporation in Ottawa, the national pedigree service for purebred livestock in Canada.
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If you would like a free information package, please E-mail the Canadian Blonde d'Aquitaine Association.
Canadian Board of Directors
Dave Kamelchuk, President
Box 32 Ellscott, Alberta T0A 1B0
780-675-1227
littlecreekagroforestry@gmail.com
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Nicholas Boyd, Vice-President
56-35 Mountford Dr.
Guelph, ON N1E 0G6
519-835-9099
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Lisa Leduc, Treasurer
1511 River Road
Manotick, ON K4M 1B4
613-859-9870 l
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Samantha Ferguson, Secretary
8170 Jock TrailRichmond, ON K0A 2Z0
613-803-7403
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Reed Rigney, Director
Box 5959
Westlock, AB T7P 2P7
780-348-5308
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Gaetan Bougie, Director
354 rang 3
Kingsey Falls, PQ J0A 1B0
819-740-0431
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Jeremy DeWeerd, Director
308 Bruyea Road
Wooler, Ontario K0K 3M0
613-661-0063
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Paul Fee, Director
6211 Line 9 North
Waubaushene, ON L0K 2C0
705-835-2581
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Jane Schiestel, Director
1428 Bruce Rd. 6E RR3
Mildmay, ON N0G 2J0
519-367-3291
Upcoming Events
- Wed, Nov 06Alberta, CanadaNov 06, 2024, 8:00 a.m. – Nov 09, 2024, 12:00 p.m.Alberta, Canada
- Sat, Oct 26CampbellfordOct 26, 2024, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Campbellford, Hoard's Stn, Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0, Canada