Buyer question
How long do Charolais cattle live?
Our Animal Library gives the Charolais cattle a lifespan of 15–20 years.
Source: the Charolais cattle page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Charolais cattle in the Animal Library
The detail
Charolais are large, white cattle from central France, bred for size and muscle. They are used most often as terminal sires on commercial cows, adding weight and growth to the calves you sell.
- Hardiness
- 3 out of 5 (Needs good feed)
- Origin
- France
- Best fit
- Crossbreeding, feeder calves
- Upkeep
- 3 out of 5 (Big frame, big appetite)
- Temperament
- Calm, can be protective
What to weigh
Big calves can mean hard pulls, especially on heifers. Mature cows eat more than moderate breeds, and the pale coat shows dirt in show pens.