Renowned for its versatility.
A mixed breed, valued for its dairy and beef versatility
The Pie Rouge is a breed of cattle born of a cross between Dutch and French breeds, renowned for its dairy and beef versatility. These cattle are distinguished by their red piebald coat, with a harmonious blend of red and white spots.
Red Pie bulls are valued for their genetic contribution to high quality milk production. Their semen is selected to improve milk fat and protein levels, which are crucial for cheese processing. The breed is also recognized for its rapid growth potential, favoring efficient meat production.
From a functional point of view, Pie Rouge bulls have good general health, with particular resistance to thermal stress andadaptation to varied grazing conditions. They are often chosen to improve mammary health and fertility in dairy herds.
Pie Rouge morphology is characterized by a good balance between dairy and beef structure, with solid conformation and good body depth . These characteristics are beneficial not only for longevity, but also for the animal’s productive capacity.
- medium to long with a broad muzzle,
- short crescent-shaped horns or hornless.
- deep, broad chest, long rib,
- long, straight, not protruding topline,
- long, wide, slightly sloping pelvis,
- dry, flat, rather straight shanks,
- thick hooves,
- not too long, well-jointed pastures.
- udder floor well above the hock,
- well-balanced,
- long front attachment,
- high, wide rear attachment,
- strong ligament with a pronounced groove,
- medium-length, cylindrical teats, set in the middle of the quarters and turned slightly inwards.
Red Pie bulls are renowned for transmitting traits favorable to longevity, which means animals with longer productive lives and extended lactation periods, thus reducing herd turnover and increasing profitability.
In terms of functional characteristics, Pie Rouge bulls stand out for their docility and ease of handling, which facilitates their day-to-day management. They are also able to adapt quickly to different farming systems, whether intensive or extensive.
the Red Pie breed, through its sires, offers significant advantages for breeders in terms of milk and meat production, herd health and longevity, and ease of management, making it a breed of choice for genetic improvement programs.
